Acid reflux, maybe???

Question

I haven't been able to eat much more than a few bites for the past two weeks, as well as not able to drink more than half a cup of water each day. Everytime I do, I feel like soemthing is in my throat, & it feels like it's gagging me or my stomach gets upset, like im going to throw up. My mom thinks it's h. pylori, I went to the dr & they scheduled me an endoscopy(sp)... Sept 12! I can't go a whole month barely eating, I hardly have any energy left, just walking upstairs make my heart pound for about 5 min. Does anyone know what this is or similiar? Or have any advice? I havent taken any meds because I dont know what I have & dont want to mess up my stomach/throat even more.Should I try to find another dr that does endoscopy? I was even thinking of going to the hospital for iv feeding, but I dont think I'd be allowed to do that. Any advice or anything?

Thanks for all the anwsers so far. i talked with my mom and we're going to try to get them to schedule faster or find someone else. she says i may have to go to my dr, but I know that she won't be able to do anything about it, as she's not a specialist, she's my regualr dr. And so far, Ive been eating ice cubes, as it's not too much water and it's in small amounts,Ive also frozen gatorade and am eating those.

Answer 1

It seems a little strange to me that your doctor would let your endoscopy appointment be so far away when he/she knows you have barely been eating or drinking. I would've thought that he/she would have tried to get you in as a priority.

If you want to you could try a second doctor and see what they say. If your symptoms become severe you could go to the emergency room for treatment, in which case, if they fear you are becoming dehydrated they will give you an IV.

Before you go run to another doctor or the emergency room why don't you pick up some tums or rolaids from the drugstore. Use those a little bit before you eat and see if it helps your symptoms. I'm also quite surprised that your doctor didn't put you on a 30 day trial of prevacid. My mom had symptoms like this and her doctor put her on a 30 day trial of prevacid, she's been pretty much fine ever since and now her doctor writes a prescription for it.

Anyways, definitely try the tums/rolaids before eating. If this doesn't help see if you can find another doctor, if you become severely ill and desperate pay a visit to your local emergency room. Also, try drinking (easier said than done I know) more than 1/2 of water. If you become dehydrated you'll become very ill feeling and it could become potentially life threatening if not treated.

Hope this helps. Feel Better! :-)

Answer 2

You aren't describing the burning or central chest pain that comes with acid reflux. Your esophagus would hurt but would not necessarily trigger symptoms of nausea. If you don't have a history of intestinal or stomach problems, this could be serious. It sounds like you are describing a bowel obstruction.

You certainly don't want to rely on intravenous (IV) feeding - that should be a last ditch effort. The risks of systemic infection are too great.

As PeaTea says, you really need to impress on the physician the critical nature of your symptoms. Suggest bowel obstruction or volvulus and see what happens. At the least, you should probably have some imaging studies done first (MRI, CT, X-ray with barium), and you would probably be able to get in sooner to start the diagnostic process.

Meanwhile, if you can't hold down more than water, try a little Gatorade or Pedialyte to prevent dehydration (which is also serious and potentially deadly). While you are waiting to get in to see a doctor or have tests, gradually explore an escalating diet, starting with clear liquids (broth, artificially sweetened Jello, etc.). If that works, progress to the next level (full liquids) by trying things like milk, soups (without any pasta, rice, meat or vegetable). If that works, try scrambled eggs, and so on until you restore to a full diet.

If at any time you begin vomiting, go to urgent care or emergency. And if you try to progress your diet but the symptoms don't improve or get worse, stop. Better to stay at liquids than risk it.

Don't hesitate to badger the doctor if things don't improve in a couple of days at most.

Answer 3

I don't think you conveyed the seriousness of your problem to the doctor very well. Endoscopy is what you need so the drs can see what is causing your problem. You need to call them back and explain everything you said above, tell them you are unable to wait another month.There are several disorders that you could be suffering but it does not sound like acid reflux to me. Sounds more like a restriction in the esophagus or entry to the stomach. There's no sense in trying to diagnose yourself. Instead, call the doctor's office back and tell them you are worse and need to be seen immediately. If they won't help you, reconsider going to the ER or to a walk in clinic where you can get some medical attention.

Answer 4

It sounds like reflux but I would see a ear nose and throat doctor to be certain. I have had the same symptoms but not the throwing up. Also just be certain I would get checked out for h.pylori as well. You don't want the doctors prescribing you all types of medication and it could be something else.

Answer 5

You might be suffering from a Hiatal Hernia. Your family Chiropractor can reduce the hernia with manual therapy - and your Chiropractor won't keep you waiting so long! There are many other possibilities for your problem, but this would be an easy solution if a hiatal hernia is the cause of your problem.

Best wishes and good luck.

Answer 6

yeah you should take the pepto bismols. you do not need to go for an appointment! you are fine. Did you eat an acidic food like tomatoes, or pickles?