Went to the Doctors five times in the last week for same pain. the pain is in my lower left abdomin...first she thought it was a virus, but i am not getting better, then she thought it was mono or dehydration but the lab results were normal, now she seems to think it is acid reflux. the thing is my stomache itself does not hurt, its lower. the pain comes and goes. when i have the pain i cant get comfortable and it feels like someone is twisting my insides. My doctor has prescribed me medication for acid reflux but i dont think i have it. any suggestions?
2007-02-23 10:37:24 · 9 answers · asked by missmary 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Diagnosing abdominal pain without a full history and examination is not advisable. However, generalizing, gastro-oesophageal reflux would tend to produce pain, discomfort or burning in the upper abdomen, perhaps reaching as far up as the throat. If your discomfort is below your umbilicus it would seem unlikely that it is due to reflux.
Your GP does seem to have had a number of unrelated stabs at the diagnosis. I suspect your best option is to seek medical advice once more.
If you are concerned about the situation just now I would suggest NHS 24/NHS Direct. This would to be frank have the added advantage of getting a fresh eye on the situation.
2007-02-23 10:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 17:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by Leigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This book is probably the most informative and practical guide on the subject of acid reflux and heartburn that I have ever read https://tr.im/getridofreflux
I was prescribed Lansoprazole which was brilliant but after two years of aching joints, extreme muscle pain which the doc gave me cortisone jags for, with some research I discovered the drug Lansoprazole was causing these rare side effects but it was I who diagnosed it NOT my doctor, I came off the drug 2 months ago, changed my diet and discovered just eating an apple stops any acid reflux, I eat an apple before bed, brilliant no acid, any time I feel the slightest sign of reflux I simply eat an apple. Apple juice is not that good nor is anything else I have tried including honey at stopping reflux.
2016-01-21 03:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am young and i have acid reflux disease... And let me tell you it feels like hell. Have you ever slightly thrown up in your mouth? Thats heart burn, and acid reflux is when its recurrent. Its acidy and burney and basically hot in your throat. You may just have eaten a bad food and it doesnt quite settle with your stomach. However if you are truley unsettled with the doctors diagnoses, a second oppinion is what i suggest. For now, i think i would take the medication. Pepcid Complete helps when i have it, so do Tums. But if you leave it untreated it could have a worse effect than just burning. If you have any further questions my email is the same as my username only with @yahoo.com attached at the end.
2007-02-23 10:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by xchatterxboxx 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check this natural method to get rid of acid reflux http://acidreflux-cure.info
Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.
2014-10-28 12:03:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh honey...let me tell you. It hurts very badly. I was diagnosed with it 6 months ago and it feels like your esophagus is on fire. You have to avoid foods and sodas like chocolate,limes, lemons, and other things like that. Also any kind of soda really. It feels really bad.. At first, your stomach feels kind of bubbly. Then your esophagus feels like something is coming up. Then your throat burns because something actually does come up. Just avoid these things, take your medicine, and see if the pain doesn't go away. You can also go on a search engine and look up all the foods you are suppose to stay away from.
2007-02-23 10:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by Belle Anna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-26 00:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are female, have doc do an ultrasound for ovarian cysts or endometriosis. My girlfriend went through hell before they found that out.
2007-02-23 10:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by steve.c_50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think its acid reflux either...it seems spastic colon to me..
just shift to another doctor..
2007-02-23 10:48:12 · answer #9 · answered by hazem 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I found some good info here.
2007-02-26 23:26:24 · answer #10 · answered by bill b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋