Tender points on abdomen

[Crispy chick]

Just thought I would ask if anyone has come a cross this. I have two sore points when pressed just below and to the left and right of my stomach. I am awaiting gastroentology appointment. My bloods are negative. I have a lot of other possible celiac symptoms, but can not find anything about this.

 

They hurt to be pressed. Some days worse than others. Leave a lingering pain after being pressed. On lying down they cause no pain. Both points are above my belly button, but do not feel like they are in my stomach, rather just under it. Had an ultrasound which was clear. 

Anybody had this??? 

[Ennis-TX]

Could be celiac some slip by the blood labs, it could also be many other things, Colitis, Crohns, or something short term like gas build up and inflation from SIBO. IT could be a blockage or damaged area in the intestines also. The scops should help shed light on the issues, but feel free to share you labs and someone here can help you interpret if the right ones were done and give insight.

Keep eating gluten daily til testing is done, I might suggest just taking it in one meal, some find taking it in the evening and sleeping off the worst of it to be best. Go with softer meals, soups, stews, porridge etc. 

I would also suggest keeping a food diary, and rotating foods, it could again be something as simple as food intolerance. Also avoid any acidic or spicy food. You might try a lower carb diet removing sugars, starches, and grains (except for that gluten to keep the antibodies up for testing) Less carb=less gas and bloat. Digestive enzymes can help also in many cases.