Dear Gaia:

Is it possible that your colon ache and right hip pain is about you being constipated, and a buildup of stool and gas in your ascending colon (the part of the large intestine going up, above your right hip) is causing the pain there and up your hip?

Maybe it is about you not drinking enough water. Constipation is also linked to stress.

Regarding your chest pain, Wikipedia has an entry on Costochondritis, it reads: “Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain.. is a common cause of chest pain. Though costochondritis often resolves on its own, it can be a recurring condition”. Under Causes, it reads: “It may be a result of trauma (due to direct injury, strenuous lifting, or severe bouts of coughing)”- any of these apply to you?

The entry also lists gastrointestinal problems as possible causes (inflammation of the esophagus, acid reflux..) any of these apply?

Not a surprise, it lists possible psychogenic causes: “anxiety disorder, panic disorder, hyperventilation”.

What do you think and did you ever see a doctor for these complaints?

anita