ellen
James, My friend has had similar symtoms for several years off and on. Since last October it has progressively gotten worse. She was seeing a gastroentrologist and performed every test imagingable. She finally on her own through recommendation of an aquantance who had similar systems changed her diet. She finally figured out that she is allergic to wheat. She has changed her diet dramatically (to include no wheat) and has been symtom free. There is a technical name for the condition, but I don't remember what it is. She found alot of information online about this condition and found what foods to avoid. I hope this may be of some help to you. Ellen