Re: repost of unanswered q. from bowel cleanse forum,,,
pj, I think it is risky to attempt to diagnose you remotely on a site like this. I'd like you to see a naturopathic physician (N.D.) preferably, or even an MD to examine you and have some tests done.
The continuing pain under your ribcage is a cause for concern. If you don't have a good health care plan it may be difficult (impossible?), but I suggest you have an upper and lower GI series and some blood work at the minimum.
Blood chemistry should include your electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium etc), liver panel, lipids, glucose and others depending on your physicians examination. You don't have to take any drugs you don't want, or submit to any surgery if an MD should recommend such measures, but I would like to see you have some basic fundamental tests.
Do you know whether your state licenses naturopathic physicians?
Val