I am being treated for gerd with meds. But I have had severe stomach pains. I have had this for a long time?
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Hi.  You need to take your symptoms very seriously (even if your doctor doesn't!).  There really aren't enough details in the info. you give to say anything specific about what might be going on.  But, the symptoms you describe can be indications of potentially very serious problems, such as:\n1) Ulcers\n2) Gallbladder problems\n3) Pancreatic problems (including cancer)\n4) even Heart problems (especially in women)\n\nWhy are you on 'meds' for gerd?  Why is your doc not working with you to find and fix the cause of the gerd?  (There are many causes, but they can be found and fixed!).  Note: the meds create the potential for causing many new problems, including: H.pylori infections/ulcers, maldigestion, malabsorption of some vitamins and minerals, etc.  Simply, meds do not treat the cause, they mask the symptoms that should be telling you that you need to find the problem, and meds cause NEW problems!\n\nYou need a second (even a third) opinion.  Demand it or just go find another doc.\n\nLastly, I would like to recommend a very educational and helpful book on these types of problems.  It is written by Sherry Rogers', M.D..  She is a leading researcher, clinician and teacher of physicians.  The book is called: "No More Heartburn".  It is available at Amazon.com or from the publisher at 1-800-846-6687.  This is a very powerful book and includes all the scientific research references to back up the information (research I guarantee your doctor has not read).\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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If it is severe, a gastroenterologist is the one to see. If it is minor, a primary care provider should be able to help you. \n\nYour heartburn, may be gatroesophegeal reflux disease, so be sure to have it checked out. Depending on the cause, they may prescribe some medications for you, and you may have to modify your diet.\n\nThe meds I can recall are:\n\n1)Prevacid (works great, I take it, it shuts off the "gas" pump)\n2) Acaphex <sp>\n3) Pepcid\n4) Zantac\n5) Tagamet\n6) and a whole lot more\n\nThere is a slew of meds for this, I cannot recall all of them, but the most effective, for reflux disease (helps with heartburn too) are the proton pump inhibitors (prevacid is one). Taking one of these, and modifying your diet should stop the problem. \n\nGood luck. This problem can make a person feel terrible, and diminish quality of life. I hope you find something that works for you. Remember, each case is different, so what works for me, might not work for you. Be sure, to tell your doctor, if what you are taking, is not helping.\n\nOld Soldier
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First, you have to visit your doctor to be more sure how you are going to resolve this problem. Is very important  to take a balance diet and eat healthy food (vegetables, grill meat, fruits etc)Anyways you can try galviscon, or prilosec. Now if you still having syntoms take azantac (their have diferent values) and if its worst take Nexium the purple pill. Please!!!!!! Eat at your hours, that is too necesary. Dont' give to your stomach long lapses of time without  meals. Take care...I don't want more people like me (with acid refluxs) that is really sad...And again take care because your life is very important!
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Yes, it looks like this is a side effect of the medicine. See less common side effects at the bottom:\n\nCheck with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:\n\n      More common\n\n            Cough or hoarseness; difficult or labored breathing; fever or chills; increased blood pressure; lower back or side pain; mental depression; shortness of breath; swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs; tightness in chest\n\n      Less common\n\n            Chest pain; difficult, burning, or painful urination; frequent urge to urinate; headache; sore throat; unexplained broken bones; wheezing \n\nOther side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:\n\n      More common\n\n            Abdominal or stomach pain; anxiety; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; general feeling of discomfort or illness; general feeling of tiredness or weakness; hot flashes; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting; pain; trouble in sleeping\n\n      Less common\n\n            Back pain; bone pain; burning, tingling or prickly sensations; confusion; decreased sense of touch; increased appetite; itching; joint pain; -----> loss of hair <-----; rash; runny nose; stomach upset; weakness, generalized\n\nOther side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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Gastritis can be serious.  How was it diagnosed?  What did the doctor tell you?  The most important thing is to find the cause.  Sadly, it is too easy for many docs to just prescribe a drug to block the symptoms.  It can take real mental effort and hard work by the doctor to work with the patient to find the cause.  (Which is why most docs don't do it!)\n\nI would like to suggest a book by Sherry Rogers, M.D. called "No More Heartburn".  She discusses the many causes of stomach and digestive problems, how to identify the true causes and how to treat them.  I highly recommend this book.  You can order it at Amazon.com or through her publisher at 1-800-846-6687.\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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There are so many different things that have the same symptoms that it really makes good sense to see a Dr.  Especially if they last more than a day or so.\nWas there blood in your stool?  Red blood comes from downstream of the stomach, while coffee grounds looking blood comes up in the digestive area.  Blood being digested could easily make you feel sick.\nLow body fluid can lower your temperature and cause cramps.  Since you have been taking medication for excessive stomach acid, probably over the counter, you might have a bleeding ulcer.  A co-worker had one and passed out right in front of me!  It took a blood transfusion to get him going again.  Nothing to fool around about.  Go see a Dr.!
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Most likely it is some form of indigestion.  One that comes to mind is lactose intolerance, because the same thing happens to me when I drink milk, eat ice cream, or anything like that.  (It's only been the last few months.)\n\nBut if it has gone on for 3 days, you need to see a doctor.  There are other possibilities, some of which are more serious and definitely require treatment.  Only a doctor can tell you whether it is anything that needs to be treated.
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you go to the doctor. thts gastric and most likely a sign of bad reflux called GIRD GASTROINTESTINAL REFLUX DISEASE. PLEASE CONULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. YOU HOULD HAVE A PH PROBE DONE.
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A lot of the symptoms do sound like reflux/gerd. I'm not sure what is going on with your arm, but if you're an anxious person, you could be causing it by the power of suggestion. Reflux/gerd needs to be watched because the stomach acid over a long time can cause a pre-cancerous condition. I know that's not going to help your anxiety. Just have a doctor check you every year and get an endoscopy every 5 years if it really is reflux or gerd.
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Sounds like something is wrong with your digestive system. Better see a Gastrologist.
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You need to seek the advice of your physician. There are many things that could be associated with this description. You may have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or you may be having the early signs of Gall Bladder problems. A physician would need to exam you to determine the actual cause accurately. It can not be diagnosed over the Internet.\n\nSee you physician for diagnosis. Good luck.
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Call and/or go to your doctor immediately. It could just be anxiety or indigestion, but you want to rule out myocardial infarction aka heart attack. Your doc can usually run a couple simple tests. You need to do so before it's too late. Good luck.
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I'm not sure. Interesting question because I am on Apri tabs as well and I have also suffered from acid reflux and heartburn since I've been taking them. I've never even considered they could be the problem....hmmmm.
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yeah that sounds like gastric ulcer this means that there has been a  puncture created by acid from ur stomach cells in ur stomach. this is going to allow the acid whiich has a pH of abt 2 to trickle little by little in the space and affect other organs causing irritaions. better see a doc quick.
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If you have permanent indigestion, I would suggest you need to see your GP. Whilst there is a faint possibility that it has something to do with the food you're eating, more probably you have a stomach complaint that needs resolving.
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Do you have the abdominal pains with any other foods?  Avacados are very high in fat.  Sometimes people with gall bladder issues are unable to tolerate fatty foods.  \n\nTalk to your doctor about the issue.  Either to test for food allergies or to check your gall bladder.\n\nGood luck and hope you're feeling better soon!
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Have the doctors ruled out GERD?  That's gastrointestinal reflux disease, it's more commonly known as acid reflux........and those definately sound like the symptoms!  I have it pretty severe and sometimes I wake up in the night with it burning and hurting so so so bad...I don't know it's just symptoms that are really hard to describe.