Roux Limb Syndrome

[LindsayT 551]

Has anyone had issues with Roux Limb Syndrome? I've been having awful cramping in my upper abdominal area (especially after eating certain foods). They've done CT, upper endoscopy, and ultrasound. They have found any causes of the pain. The GI doctor mentioned Roux Limb as a possibility. I can't find much that lays it out in simple terms. I don't believe this is dumping.

[catwoman7 10,866]

yea - doesn't sound like dumping. I'd never heard of roux limb syndrome, so I just googled it. It might be that - it's hard to say. I hope they can figure it out soon!! Cramping is awful!

[LindsayT 551]

2 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

yea - doesn't sound like dumping. I'd never heard of roux limb syndrome, so I just googled it. It might be that - it's hard to say. I hope they can figure it out soon!! Cramping is awful!

It so awful. It feel like a charlie horse in my upper abdominal area.

[The Greater Fool 1,952]

One of the google sources said there have been only 4 documented cases of this syndrome. In another reference, doctors did scans and tests and examinations and found nothing, but when someone who knew what they were looking for, problems were discovered. This of course indicates that if your average doctors looked at it they probably wouldn't know if they were seeing it. Get a top of the line Gastroenterologist that is used to looking at rare things to take a look.

Good luck,

Tek

[LindsayT 551]

I'll call the surgeon's office after Christmas weekend to see if they can shed some light. My GI doctor is out as well. Yesterday was so bad and lasted way longer than it normally does.