r/appendicitis

I'm just curious if anyone else had a similar experience i don't know what to do anymore i feel helpless pain started a month it felt like a knife in my lower right side i thought its nothing it lasted for 2 days then became less intense i went to the er they did the tests by pressing and thats it they said its not appendicitis go home pain continued on and off for a month i ended up in the er 4 times the last 2 times when they pressed on one spot down right i almost threw up from the pain nobody wanted to do a ct scan and they said go home if it becomes worse come back. I don't know what to do anymore nobody wants to do a ct scan my bloodwork is fine last time i checked weeks ago nobody is helping me and im having on and off pain lower right sometimes i can't even sleep from it i feel helpless and don't know what to do anymore.

I struggle off and on with lower right abdominal pain. Today it started about 5 hours ago with an occasional cramping/stabbing pain in my lower right abdomen. Throughout the evening, the frequency and intensity of the pain has increased. Honestly the frequency is near constant, but about 3-4 in intensity (10 being the worst).

It started in my lower belly, not in the middle. No nausea, throwing up, diarrhea, or constipation. Appetite is a little off but I’ve eaten small things throughout the day. I haven’t taken my temperature but I don’t feel like I have a fever. Maybe slight rebound tenderness, hurts a little to push on but neither is excruciating. I’ve tried the heel drop and it hurts slightly after a second.

I’m undecided about getting checked out. This pain is a bit more intense than in the past (more frequent, stabbing). I don’t want to spend money and hours in the ER to be told it’s my IBS. If my symptoms change/get worse, I will.

Has anyone else experienced symptoms like this? How did things turn out for you?

Not sure whats going on with my gut. Its not constant pain, just a random discomfort to the left of and above my belly button (if youre facing me). Its not painful, just uncomfortable when it surges.

I had taco bell twice this weekend, along with some homemade smores bars. I typically maintain a high protein and fiber diet. No nausea or fever, and my appetite is still there.

Passing gas and going to the bathroom is still normal.

I just am mad paranoid about appendicits for some reason.

I was at the hospital this february for a mild appendix inflammation, but since it wasnt as serious as most cases they put me on some antibiotics, gave me something for my constipation since i had a massive buildup of gas and old stool and i had to get rid of that so that they could do more scans or check-ups or whatever so that i could go home earlier. I was discharged eventually but i wanted to know what are the chances of it re-appearing? My brain has since been more "aware" of what was going on in my stomach, gas coming and going felt more noticeable if that makes sense but since this morning ive had a slightly dull ache in the right lower abdomen that comes and goes, nothing to severe but since im a hypochondriac im scared that i might be having another inflammation. When should i worry? Appreciate ur answers in advance!

For context I’ve barely shit in almost 2 weeks. But the weird part about this whole thing is I’ve only had pain on my right lower belly and pain that started in the middle of my belly—but moved. Also. I’ve got a rash across my belly know which I didn’t have before this whole stuff started. I just took magnesium citrate, but I’ve had issues like this before. Worried that it’s my appendix and suddenly it’s like my appendix doesn’t exist and it’s something else entirely. But I’ve been hotter than hell lately, feeling like I’m burning up and having horrible fucking insomnia. Another weird thing. I’m having issues passing gas. And I’ve drank plenty of water and stuff. I’ve never had medical issues other than bilateral ovarian cysts.

Symptoms:

- lower belly pain, mainly right but also middle side.
- fever like skin, and overall warm body temp.
- rash across belly.
- constipation, and difficulty passing gas.
- dizziness, fatigue and nausea.
- difficulty sleeping too.

I’m 18f, and I’ve never had the issue with my appendix before but I’ve heard appendicitis can mimic constipation in some ways, as well as cysts.

EDIT: IT ALSO HURTS WHEN I OUSH MY STOMACH OUT

I’m three weeks out of my laparoscopic appendectomy and am struggling with pinching pains throughout my body (now in my left testicle), cold feelings, and lightheadedness. Emergency room blood work shows negative. Don’t know what else to do.

I am 30 years old, 6’3 219lbs, male, and I take buspirone, naltrexone, lexapro, and hydroxyzine. I smoke, also.

About a week after my laparoscopic appendectomy, I started having lightheadedness, cold spots on my chest, legs, and also sporadic pains in these spots. They feel like pinching. They flare up and go away. Just today, I’ve been having these pains move to my left testicle. A few minutes ago, it flared up for a few minutes. Right now, no pain, but picks up randomly. Today and yesterday I didn’t experience much lightheadedness but I wouldn’t be surprised if it comes back.

Two different doctors say my bloodwork comes back negative, that it’s not an emergency. What else could it possibly be? I can’t seem to find anything online. Lastly, before the surgery, I would drink almost every night. I haven’t had a drink in three weeks. Maybe this could mean something?

Hey guys this might be only a me thing but for some strange reason I’ve been having testicle/groin pain after my appendix has been taken out and I’m not sure what’s causing it? Does ejaculating cause it or something else? Any tips on how to get rid of it? I’ve had an ultrasound done and they found nothing as well

So it’s almost 5 in the morning where I am and this slight ache on my right side of my stomach started a couple of hours ago and only aches when I move or cough but laying down nothing happens and I tried to press on it and no pain is present.

I googled searched symptoms and apparently it points to appendicitis and now I’m having a panic attack over the fact if I do have it surgery will be the solution and I’m terrified of it, so please if anyone sees this let me know if it’s not appendicitis (btw I’m not throwing up and I don’t have a fever or chills)

antibiotics done. pain gone. lab work back to normal. sometimes I feel a little pressure in the appendix area but otherwise I feel back to normal. now it's the question of surgery or roll the dice with recurrence. in the research trials, even the patients with mild appendicitis who's appendix probably went back to a normal size after antibiotics still had recurrences. they can't figure out what factors put you at risk of recurrence, even normal follow-up imaging doesn't mean you are protected from recurrence.

just frustrating overall and i'm worried about a recurrence happening in a dangerous way like a rupture. by 5 years you are looking at around a 50% real world chance of recurrence. not sure which path to take.

As the title says I've been experiencing what I can only describe as spams or cramps in the area where my appendix used to be, even though I'm a month out from an uncomplicated laparoscopy appendectomy. It gets worse with standing, bending or walking for extended periods. Been taking lots of antispasmodic meds but thats only helping a bit. Also did ultrasound 2 weeks post op and it showed no complications. I'm getting frustrated because the pain will get so bad to the point where I'll need to just lie down and do nothing for a while (which is hard to do). Anyone go through something similar? Any tips for faster recovery?

I had my appendectomy 6 days ago for perforated appendicitis with abscess. I’m looking for others’ experience here. I have been approved for two weeks off work but am wondering if that is overkill?

At the moment I am taking Tylenol as needed (not often). My incision sites are my greatest irritation, it seems any fabric at all is irritating so I am avoiding pants and wearing loose dresses. I also have pain when coughing, burping or sneezing (to be expected). Still cannot lie on my side without pain/discomfort.

I’m wondering what I can expect in the next few days? My job requires some standing, but can be mostly sitting with accommodations. I work as a bench scientist for reference. If I go back to work sooner than next week, will I regret it?

Also for reference, I have a rambunctious toddler at home. My amazing husband is doing everything for him at the moment, which is a life saver.

Edit to add: still experiencing should and side pain from gas (I’m assuming).

I had this pain in my right side just below my stomach. It was very sharp and if i stood up too tall or moved at a certain angle it hurt worse. It eventually went away, but it definitely scared me. This happened once before but the last time it was realllly bad. I was sweating, literally on the floor, and when i had to pee i had to push or it wouldn’t come out. I am a very active person and i fuel my body well for reference but i am terrified of the doctor. So, im reaching out to see if anyone thinks this is worth going for.

Hello everyone! As the title suggests, I’ve been feeling something different on my right side abdomen, near belly button. I don’t feel any pain, and I don’t feel any kind of symptoms related to appendicitis, but also at the same time, I feel like there’s some kind of unusual discomfort in the area. If I would describe it, it kind of feels like something is pinching but not in a hurtful way. Do you think this is related to appendicitis?

I recently had my appendix removed and I’m genuinely curious to hear from people who had an appendectomy, particularly those who had theirs removed several years (or even decades) ago.
How has your health been since having it removed? Have you experienced any ongoing gut or digestive issues? Have you since been diagnosed with anything like Crohn’s disease, ulcers, IBS, or other gastrointestinal problems?
I’ve been reading through comments on some YouTube videos where people have said they developed pretty significant digestive or other health issues after having their appendix removed. Obviously I know YouTube comments aren’t exactly medical evidence 😂 and these issues may not necessarily have been caused by the appendectomy, but it got me curious about other people’s experiences.
I’d also really like to hear from people who haven’t had any problems at all and have been completely healthy since having theirs removed.

How long ago was your appendectomy, and have you noticed any long-term changes in your health or digestion since? Also, what stage was your appendicitis when it was removed?

Thanks!

32F. Had rutured appendix on april 2023. It wasnt found until a week after the pain began when I rushed to the ER. Was given anribiotics after.

December 2023 when i felt symptoms of diarrhea, constipation. Went to different gastro for months and was told to just take fiber. Symptoms worsened for 6 months until poop was black and severe stomach pain after eating. Had colonoscopy and endoscopy on June 2024 and was diagnosed with erosive gastritis. Was given omeprazole for a month.

Still had food sensitivities and intolerances such as coffee, lactose and others which most of the time i avoided. Last January 2026 had stomach pain again and irregular bowels. Was given vocinti for 2 months and symptoms improved.

May 2026 i started having dull pain on lower left abdomen to ribs. Had positive fecal calprotectin and underwent colonoscopy again. Was found to have chronic inflammation in sigmoid area from biopsy. Now im taking budesonide for 45 days.

Is this all connected? Never had any GI problems or food intolerances before the ruptured appendix. It's frustrating how it doesnt end and new findings just show up.