Persistent Abdominal Cramps and Pain: Seeking Expert Advice

Question
Dr. Hammoudi,

For the past few months, I have been getting cramps and stomach pains a few times a week, at least. Even at times when I am nowhere near having my period, I get severe cramps. Often they get bad at night while I am sleeping and if I lie on my back, I almost have trouble breathing, and it is hard to find a comfortable position to lie in. Sometimes I have a lot of gas coupled with the stomach pain, but other times they just seem like cramps. I know you cannot diagnose through email, but any idea on what it could be? Do I go to my regular physician, or to the gynecologist? (I was at the gynecologist a couple of months ago, and everything looked okay). And just another concern, I am not sure if this has anything to do with what I've just detailed, but I work out a LOT and watch what I eat, yet I seem to look bloated and puffy (in other words: FAT) a lot.

Thanks,

Rachel

Answer
these crams are in your stomach or lower in your abdomen since you are talking about gyn , the location is important .
did you feel like burning stomach and if it is far or close after food intake?.
did you have any diarrhea?
do eat fast or normal [taking your time]?
any fever?
thanks
dan