For a while I have had this gnawing feeling right at the bottom of my ribs in the middle (by the breast bone), sometimes it gets so bad it hurts to lie down but feels better when I sit up. Tums help somewhat, but I still get nauseated and it hurts. I don't know if it's heartburn, an ulcer, or what... any insight? I know I should probably go to the doctor, but I'm waiting for insurance to kick in.
2007-07-18 16:48:39 · 6 answers · asked by Liz E 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I've had it on and off for the past three months, it hurts more right after eating or if I've eaten too much.
2007-07-18 16:53:48 · update #1
It definitely does sound like heartburn.
You should try Prilosec OTC (costs about $20-$25, available at any grocery, drug store, Target, Wal-Mart, etc.) for about 2-3 weeks. See if that helps.
In addition to taking that medicine, be more careful about what you eat. Don't eat too much, and don't eat foods that are too acidic, spicy, greasy, or high in fat.
2007-07-18 17:06:35 · answer #1 · answered by DD E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you might have acid reflux disease. SD-DD had a good answer. If none of those over the counter meds help out then see a doctor. My daughter & husband has this so I know it can be very painful
2007-07-18 17:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by Dawn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be acid reflux try mylanta and try to eat small meals I had the same pain needed prescription meds but mylanta , tums helped
2007-07-18 17:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by nancy g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some of the OTC acid reducers like Pepsid or Zantac.
Sounds like GERD to me.
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2016-10-22 00:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you hungry???
Try eating Crackers like Ritz
2007-07-18 16:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋