GERD & Heartburn Support Group

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. If you are afflicted with GERD or heartburn, join the group and find support.

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marie32 04/23/2011

hi all iv had this pain for 12 months had scan am waiting for the cam to go see wots up with me the pain is ready bad now it pain when i eat when i dont eat feel sick tierd sometime i get a lump just under my left rib when i bend down but not all the time the pain from the fornt to the back been the hosplital they dont care the doc put me on omeprazole they never worked so now on domperidone and omeprazole together they work on and off am so scared am thinking all kind like cancer i know it bad to think that way but iv been like this so long and its getting worst i dont know were to turn could anyone help me thank u hugs

TiredLittleTanager 04/24/2011

I get a feeling of a lump or sorts under my left rib. My doc said that it was the highest point of the intestines (just google image search human stomachs or intestines and you'll see) and gas likes to hang out up there. Could be the same thing? Perhaps not. It really feels like a golf ball. And sounds crazy but it feels like a black-hole sucking but not at all like that really... I dunno how to describe it :P

The only thing that helped me with stomach aches outside of trying lots of doctor stuff was fasting on saltine crackers and green tea for a few days. I don't suggest this for anyone who would be too weak if they don't eat or would have troubles with trying it, but if you feel fit enough to fast, then yeah, I totally suggest it.

I have less pain but that bubble/ball/lump/thing is still there. heh. i can feel it right now since I drank beer -_-

deleted_user 04/25/2011

If your doctors think it's GERD, have you tried any additional treatments? Meds alone did not work for me, I did not get relief from my symptoms until I began a GERD-friendly diet. While every person has different trigger foods, here is the diet I follow to get you started:

http://www.dailystrength.org/people/508274/journal/1912231

And some other tips that can help with GERD:

http://www.dailystrength.org/people/508274/journal/1997732

If the scope doesn't show anything conclusive and diet changes don't work, then I'd encourage you to get a second opinion (or ask for more tests from your current doctors if you're still happy with them) to try to figure this out. Good luck!

deleted_user 05/01/2011

DOPPLER SHOULD SHOW LOCATION OF THE INTESTIN
AN INTACEPTION AN END OF THE LG BOWEL SLIPS SLIGHTLY INSIDE THE SM BOWEL BLOOD SUPPLY CUT OFF IS WHAT CAUSES THE PAIN UNTIL YOU CHANGE POSITIONS. GOOD LUCK

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