Re: Gastroesophageal reflux

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Dear Donna:

I have severe GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) and have taken medication

for it for years (Prevecid).  Although it can cause chest pain that can mimic

angina, it usually isn't as persistent a problem as you've been having.  Yes, it

can happen, but usually following an extremely spicy meal, or high fat meal. 

The thing to ask yourself is do you have some of the other symptoms.  When you

burp, do you get a mouth full of your previous meal (sorry folks...know that's

gross)?  Do you have burning that goes from your throat to your stomach?  Do you

have to take over the counter acid reducers like Tums or Rolaids (not sure what

brands you have in the UK) all the time. 

I think it's time you stop trying to diagnose yourself and get to the doctor. 

There are tests for GERD, and there are tests for Hiatal Hernia (which could

also be something that could cause chest pain and vomiting).  It sounds like you

need a scope done of your stomach.  Could even be an ulcer which could explain

the blood, the pain and the vomiting. 

I still think you should go to the ER.

Good luck...keep us posted.

- PA

 

Hi all,Just been thinking, could it be possible that the chest pain and

also the stomach pain is Gastroesophageal Reflux? I had this when I was very

much younger well age 2-4 years.

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wrote:

> Dear Donna:

>

> I have severe GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) and have taken medication

for it for years (Prevecid). Although it can cause chest pain that can mimic

angina, it usually isn't as persistent a problem as you've been having. Yes, it

can happen, but usually following an extremely spicy meal, or high fat meal.

The thing to ask yourself is do you have some of the other symptoms. When you

burp, do you get a mouth full of your previous meal (sorry folks...know that's

gross)? Do you have burning that goes from your throat to your stomach? Do you

have to take over the counter acid reducers like Tums or Rolaids (not sure what

brands you have in the UK) all the time.

>

> I think it's time you stop trying to diagnose yourself and get to the doctor.

There are tests for GERD, and there are tests for Hiatal Hernia (which could

also be something that could cause chest pain and vomiting). It sounds like you

need a scope done of your stomach. Could even be an ulcer which could explain

the blood, the pain and the vomiting.

My Dad's esophagus and some of the entry of his stomach was so erosive and

Prilosec helped him cure right up, we were so amazed when we say the pictures of

his scope.

Keeping acid down by taking TUMS, you are right, and they come in flavors now.

But putting of testing is not good either as you say and I agree with you.

Testing for H Pylori is important also and sometimes you have to ask they do

that when they do the procedures.

My Mother had gastric ulcers for years and at 79 she was tested for

H pylori and was positive. There is no knowing how long she had had that and

could have had the treatment before she was so weak to do it. Work looking

into as said.

Bennie