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Posted 3/24/2016 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All. I just want to see if other people with GERD are having the same symptoms as me. At times I have a sharp pain right below my breast bone, usually followed by a burning feeling in my lower (above belly button) area. If its really bad I have had my face get tingly, and my arms have also felt warm or numb. I have told all of these symptoms to my gastroenterologist, and she thinks it is GERD. I have been taking Omperazole for about 2 weeks now and have been eating pretty much nothing but oatmeal, chicken, and salad. I've been sleeping with my head elevated, and eat 3 hours before bed. I will feel fine for a few days and suddenly get a horribly attack that lasts for a good chunk of the day. Eating doesn't seem to trigger it. Is this normal? It is very scary to get chest pain and arm numbness. I have had a heart workup and no problems were found.

Has anyone else had symptoms like this or is it just me. Should I be going to the emergency room to try and finally get results? or will these symptoms eventually go away?

Thanks all!
Posted 3/25/2016 9:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I am obviously no doctor, but I have had all these pains and symptoms from GERD and gastritis. Sometimes the pain is so bad that I start to sweat, get headaches and tingling in my body. 2 weeks is still early for things to settle down. make sure you are taking the omeprazole properly, first thing in the morning and eat 30 minutes later with a meal with protein. Then it works best.

Also it might be worth keeping a food and symptom diary as sometimes even innocent foods can be triggers. If my stomach is sensitive and I eat some cucumber for example the pain is unbelievable. If you feel fine for a few days then its obviously possible for you to extend that, I used to find the same thing and in the end it was some of the foods I was eating that kept triggering the pain, like onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, tea, coffee, oranges etc.
Posted 3/25/2016 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the quick response! Glad to know its not just me. Is it normal to get flare ups at random times? I seem to get the works pain hours after I eat instead if recently after.
Posted 3/28/2016 12:30 PM (GMT 0)
Have you had an endoscopy done?
Posted 3/30/2016 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
Not yet. I have one scheduled for next Wednesday. Here's hoping they can figure this out.
Posted 4/7/2016 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi drevilz4l

( Not a doctor here but can share some experiences that might help you )

Andy1986 is right, try to take the meds 20-30mins before breakfast. Try not to drink anything while eating a meal. I also go for walk min 20mins a day, its better if you can do i every meal. I also meditate and massage my stomach every morning (b4 i start my day) and b4 going to bed.

My stomach pain slowly went away after 3 1/2 weeks but now dealing with different symptoms.

How was your endoscopy? Wishing you all the luck
Posted 4/8/2016 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
I did finally get the Endoscopy. I was told I have Gastritis near the lower part of my stomach. I was told to go on a high fiber diet and that that would hopefully assist in it healing. As of now my symptoms are a bit better, although I still occasionally have chest pain. I will definitely try some of the tips you have. Thanks a lot for all of the advice!
Posted 4/26/2016 12:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hey all. Just an update on my condition. My symptoms were not getting better. In fact they seemed to get worse. After another trip to the ER, and nothing found with my heart, my Gastroenterologist had an ultrasound done of my Gallbladder done. Sure enough, it seems that it is distended, and is filled with "sludge". I am going for a HIDA Scan tomorrow. I will post the results as I get them, but its looking like Gallbladder surgery is in my future.
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