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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Twisted insides

jennielouises
jennielouises
I don't really have toomuch of a problem with heartburn, thats only occasional. The pain problem I have is wind, nausea and a constant feelilng like my stomach is being twisted. Its on both sides but mainly left and I also get pains in my back. i also get the pain in my lower abdomen. I am not really sure it is GERD. All they saw was a bit of reflux. But it doesn't fit really and the meds don't help. what do yout hink?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Not sure if you are on a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) or an H2 Blocker. But my GERD causes/ed that nausea bloating feeling too that you described. For me, cutting stress, a significant diet change and taking Protonix has helped me A LOT. I hope you and your doc are able to find a prescription that works :D

Also, since the appendix is on the right I really hope its not your gallbladder that causing problems. One of my really good friends had some of the same symptoms on the left too that they thought was acid reflux disease but it turned out that she had a gallbladder that was literally dying and starting to rupture so she had to have her gallbladder removed. If it feels like you swallowed a lighted match on the left to the point where it gets hard to breath that's usually one of a few symptoms.

Well, I hope you can find relief soon. GOOD LUCK :D
jennielouises
jennielouises
I took Protonix 3 years ago when I first had a flare up. At the time I didn't think it worked but then come to think of it, after taking it for about 2 months I did get better. Maybe I should request that?

I was on Prevacid since December and that was sort of working but was still suffering. I then started getting a side effect of feeling hungry all the time. I moved onto Prilosec at the weekend. The side effects of feeling hungry have gone but the pains are still there. Maybe I need to give it longer or try Protonix? some people say one called Nexium or something is good too.

I have thought about the posibility of it being my gallbladder. But I have an ultrasound and nothing showed up. I wonder if it could still be that and it just didnt show up on the scan? Just we have a history of it in my family!