I can't handle it anymore...

I am on zoton very few side effects but I too was rushed to hospital suspect heart attack.  lost half a stone too.  I followed all the advice elevated bed, spring water, porridge only for a while. My symtoms including the throat has gone....... Drink lots of spring or boiled water My symtoms come back with drinking tea decafe or ordinary .... cut out tea, coffee, drink only water.. and a very bland diet, keep a food diary...let me know how you get on.

Hello. I am new and still trying to figure out whats going on with my body. I have an array of symptoms probably spanning many different diseases, one of which is perhaps GERD! I have been getting a lot of chest pain. It hurts right in the middle of my breastbone. I also get a lot of burps that are very embarrassing. Now, one thing i do know is that i have an history of gas, bloating, constipation and so on. My doctor says i may have IBS. Now is it possible for a person to have IBS and GERD at the same time? Additionally, i have very bad muscle pain too. This includes my back, shoulders, neck, abs etc. My abs are also very tender. And just like "enough_is_enough", i have been getting migraine headaches. My forehead and temples are so sensitive. Its a crushing headache that feels like a pressure building up, stiffenning my jaws, ears, neck etc. Not sure if this is a part and parcel of the whole thing! Right now, i am going through a lot of frustration not getting any answers from doctors. I have been to the ER and they keep running the blood work and EKG saying everything looks good. Any advise is deeply appreciated. Thank you.

Thank you Lady39. Yes, it is the weirdest thing. I just can't seem to find the "original" me!! I also have numbness in my arms and feet. Besides all the pain i am getting in various parts of my body, I have also lost a lot of stamina. I used to be very active. I just feel so weak now. This kind of headache where your head, temples, jaw, ears hurt is best described as migraine. Now of course, migraines can be caused by hormonal changes which in turn can be a result of emotional distress. I am hoping this shall go away soon coz its been 10 days now. It is one of those things where each body is different. Most women i think will experience some level of hormonal changes! I hope someday we shall all be able to enjoy life as it were before. For me, it all began as a muscle pain in the back ribs and lower back for which i was given anti-inflammatory drug. Things have only gotten worse since then. No more pills for me, until i know something with absolute certainty. I have been referred to Rheumatologist, neurologist and of course a GI specialist. Hopefully i shall have better answers by the end of month. Hey i am no doctor but it is hard to imagine that something with your digestive system can cause headaches, joint pain and muscle pain. I've even had vision issues and skin issues. It is indeed scary coz my mind thinks that i have a serious condition which isn't being diagnosed! Who knows i may have GERD and something else to compliment it:) Oh well... At least i lost the final 2 lbs i always wanted to lose:D LOL...

I know exactly how you feel, it can really change your life!  I was recently diagnosed with acid reflux and was put on a anti-biotic and Zantac.  I have had several appt's with the ENT docter and the GI doctor, which none of them really had a result for me.  I get the choking sensation, shortness of breath, dizziness, and cotton mouth all with it.  The doctor took me off of Zantac and now I am back to square one.  The only advice I can tell you is to stay hydrated (b/c it made me de-hydrated) and if you cant eat to drink a lot of nutritional drinks.  As far as food goes, drink lots of broth, the last thinkg you want to do is have something else go wrong b/c of the "not eating" properly.  Last and foremost, when you get a feeling of "losing it", take a few minutes and stop what your doing and just breathe and get your thoughts together. I feel as though we can all beat this thing if we learn to attack it while its attacking us.

Hi Enough, 

   I know first hand the frustration you are feeling!...This is a chronic condition, and for some  of us, this is a very long road. My first big flare up of this came in September.  I am feeling much better,but still not to "my old self"...and, honestly dont know if I ever will be the same as I used to be.  I have modified my diet, sleep on my left side...and I have been on protonix since sept.  It has taken this long ( 5 months),and I can say that I have some days whre i almost forget I have this....not too many symptoms thru out the day....but then, I seem to slip back again....and feel the pains in my back between my shoulderblades or the lump in my throat again....But even when im feeling bad, it is not as bad as it originally was, so I have to remember that, and think positive.  It is a slow process for some of us, and takes awhile to heal.  Just remember, you are not alone....many of us suffer the same symptoms.  I love your name by the way!!..lol

Rose 

Someone2007,

Please let us know what the doctor said, okay?  You're pretty young to have GERD, so I hope you don't!

Lonibel