Published on 12, July, 2020
I've recently had tests including bloods and literally nothing comes back despite me being in pain all the time. Usually in my stomach. I've had tests a few years back and the same thing. I genuinely am in pain but my family think I imagine it. Could this be an autism thing? I try to keep busy and it can help with the pain at times but it's always there and can make me feel rough at times. I had tests a few days ago and today the GP said it's all come back okay. Confused and feeling like I just graduated from the school of muppets.
In the past, I've been convinced - like really convinced - that I was dying of a stomach/bowel issue. It transpires I was not, despite some extremely characteristic pain and other indicators all being symptomatic of a problem...for months and months.
I have read many articles and accounts of autistic people having an unusual relationship to the feeling of pain.....and to a lesser extent, relationship with illness generally.
My experience with pain and illness has always been decidedly atypical.
I do hope your troubles pass.