Anyone help with this?

I have been drinking a Yakult most days but that doesn’t seen to do much.

No food has made this pain worse either. The pain is more of a dull ache, and other than that and the cold i feel fine. 

I had a bood test and everything came back fine.

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Hi TheWolverine

How long have you been on them? Citalopram causes stomach and digestive issues..see 'Citalopram and digestive problems'......best wishes....

4ish years maybe 

Hi TheWolverine

Mmmmm..this could be the cause..or could be adding to another gut problem.......your doc should refer you for an ultrasound scan to see what is going on in your abdominal area...best wishes..

Probably will this time, as this will be the 4th time in 4 months I have seen a doctor. Good thing is I have had a blood test and everything came back negative. 

I know last time she said if it continued she would send me for something but I think it was the tube down your throat, I cant remember the proper name.

When it first started in September it came on all of a sudden without warning. 

Probably having a cold set it off again. 

I am hoping it eases, which it does for a time and then comes back, but that could be because I am thinking about and I am worried about it.  I keep looking on my doctors website to see if they have an earlier one than next Thursday, but that is the earliest one at the moment, next one is 28th.

 

Hi TheWolverine

Probably an endoscopy. Just sit tight until you see your doc...stop stressing i know easier said then done!....best wishes..keep us posted....

TRying not to think about it. Had some soup, no problems.

Ive have had some pink medicine for indigestion, heartburn and some other things.

I dont really want anything to eat but thats down to the cold. But am eating things with no problems and I have not lost weight and going to the toilet is normal.

Hi TheWolverine

That's good...make sure you keep hydrated with your cold....keep us posted...

Just had a cup of tea, and the pain has started to come back.  Maybe it has done this before but never really noticed it... What could that be? 

Heat!!!..keep with warm to cool drinks..warm milk and honey...

It was only war, tea, can not deal with hot drinks anyway. Still no sooner appointments, but will keep checking. 

first time I really noticed it. What could that be? is it acid reflux? or something similar to that, 

Ive gone out and got some gaviscon double action liquid to see if that does anything as its over a week until I see the doctor. 

Hi TheWolverine

Obviously your stomach is sore and the tea aggravated it. You have got gastritis i would think..have you been tested for HPylori a stomach bacteria that lives in the gut and duodenum and causes acid reflux and pain and diahorreah. I would think you will be checked for that with the endoscopy. Acid reflux is a burning sensation that comes up the oesophogaes into your throat..hope the gaviscon works for you. If the pain gets really bad go to A&E......best wishes....

Hi, no I have not, only test I had is a blood test, as at the time it was getting better. Think it was being more treated as an after effect of having an upset stomach. 

Luckily I havent had the same intense sharp stabbing pain since the very first day I started with it, and that just came on out of no where. After taking one of the tablets the doctor prescribed me, the pain and eased no end. 

I think I wont be able to get an endoscopy this year now, hopefully the doctor will prescribe me the tablets again, just to get me through Christmas and the new year. Darn cold, was doing well

Good news is the cold is getting better. Tomorrow, I am going to see Star Wars and then having pizza with my friends, which does sound daft having this pain, but no food has brought it on and wont over eat either. 

I will keep checking the drs website to see if I can get an earlier appointment. As it is on the 21st at the moment, and at 6.50. But I am glad I have got an appointment, it was the last one available until after Christmas. 

Going to have my first gaviscon ever now.

Fingers crossed it works. 

HI

A good way to describe the pain just under my rib cage in the centre is like a sore throat. 

Had 10ml gaviscon, did help for an hour or so but came back only had 10ml instead of 20ml as i have never had that before, so i may up that over the next few days. 

The area is tender to touch as well.  

HiTheWolverine

It could be gallstones or gastritis...can't say for definite until you have a scan or endoscopy., both can create soreness.

It will be fine to take the recommended dose of gaviscon if the instructions say to take 20ml measure.....

Hopefully it eases. 

When i had my blood test everything came back normal. 

Can gastritis get better/cured?

I have not found any foods that have set me off. 

Think that is the best to describe the pain as a sore pain. 

Didn’t sleep very well last night. I just wasn’t tired. 

I think another thing that is on my mind is that a family friends son has got diagnosed with stomach cancer. That has worried me. But keep telling myself that i had a blood teat that came back fine, the pain went away for a time, I havent lost weight, i can eat normally and my stools are nornal. 

I think that the gaviscon may work a little bit for a time. Maybe an hour or 2 but im sure it does easy it. 

Blinking cold, setting this off. 

If your bloods were fine then it is extremely unlikely that there is anything sinister causing your pain, but I know it’s hard not to let your thoughts run away with you. Most gastric problems remain complete mysteries, even to doctors, and often just resolve themselves in time. That said, you’ve got your doctors appointment next week so they will proceed with any tests etc that they feel are necessary. Good luck and enjoy your pizza and Star Wars!

Hi TheWolverine

So sorry you didn't sleep probably due to overthinking things..if your blood results came back clear then you have not got stomach cancer. You would have very clear symptoms if you did..if you have not got acid reflux i would go in the direction of a gallbladder problem going by your description of where the pain is...keep up with the gaviscon if it is helping....it is very cold keep warm and keep positive!...my very best wishes yo you..

Thats what I keep telling myself about the blood test and everything else is fine. I know when I had my blood test my gallbladder was tested then and was ok.

Good news though, I have managed to get an earlier appointment at the Doctors. Instead of Thursday evening it is now Monday morning. I am happy about this as if I need another blood test or medicine I can get it that day. Plus it gives me a little longer for the medicine to kick in and hopefully work before Christmas. And if I need a scan or the throat thing, it will get processed hopefully before Christmas. 

Dont know if it is related but i have got a little discomfort below the belly button. Not that bad, but from the rib cage down to around my belly button that area feels tight. 

Thank you. 

I have managed to get an earlier appointment, which I am happy about as it will help put my mind at rest, adn start to get things moving in terms on medicine or tests. My appointment was late evening on Thursday, now it is early morning monday, which is great as I can nip for a blood test that day and/or pick up my medicine, if needed. Plus if I need scan or whatever they should start getting processed before Christmas. 

I think my cold brought it on. With maybe my subconscious worrying me about the family friend. But I keep telling myself, the blood test came back fine, I have not lost weight, I can eat normally (just the pain) My stools are normal.

It obvisouly sucks that I have this pain. I am not a big drinker, I havent had any alcohol for months, I dont do drugs, I try and go for a walk everyday. But I enjoy my food. 

I know people say dont have spicy foods or fried foods, but I have had them (Spicy food was when I had the pain originally, and was by accident, I had a spicy chicken piece and was fine.) [fried  I have had 2 fried eggs over a week apart, with very little-no oil in the pan and was fine] 

 

HI

The pain hasn’t been that bad today compared with past days. I had 5ml of gaviscon after eating a sandwich and then 5ml before star wars (total let down, first time i have come out of a star wars film thinking it was rubbish. Seeing the faces of people leaving, they did not look that happy either)

Had pizza, and then had 15ml of gaviscon. So hopefully it is passing and it was just irritated by my cold and with my cold going and having gaviscon it is helping.

Seeing doctor on Monday now

HI

The pain hasn’t been that bad today compared with past days. I had 5ml of gaviscon after eating a sandwich and then 5ml before star wars (total let down, first time i have come out of a star wars film thinking it was rubbish. Seeing the faces of people leaving, they did not look that happy either)

Had pizza, and then had 15ml of gaviscon. So hopefully it is passing and it was just irritated by my cold and with my cold going and having gaviscon it is helping.

Seeing doctor on Monday now

Eating Pizza and sandwiches certainly won't help. But then again, you'll be back here telling that us no food triggers the symptoms. 

True.

I keep taking the gavsicon.  Cold has nearly gone, just got an annoying cough left over. Pain has been about the same today, not as bad as it was on Tuesday. 

Hopefully doctor will give me something to make me feel better again. 

Hi TheWolverine

Glad your cold is almost gone and pain is not as bad. Hang on in there you will be seeing your doc soon. Just keep taking the gaviscon if you need to...best wishes...

Thank you. Will do. I am

Not having the full 20ml. Im having between 5-15ml ish. I either dont fill the spoon full or I spill it. Did enjoy the pizza on Thursday night, shame about the film. 

Hopefully start to sleep better as well. Hopefully after monday and the doctor will have a plan of action I can start to relax more. 

For some reason, I am feeling nervous, but dont know why.

Hi TheWolverine

That's a natural reaction. I think we all get nervous before docs appointment or hospital appointment. I certainly do....probably the fear of the unknown which usually turns out ok....best wishes....

Maybe, but I wasnt afraid yesterday or earlier on. I was glad to have an appointment with the doctor. I keep telling myself the blood test came back fine, the pain has got abit better, you can describe it as a dull, sore ache, instead of just a dull ache, the area where it is is tender to touch, not full blown pain, you can touch it but it is a slight discomfort. 

Hi TheWolverine

You are worrying innecessarily!..enjoy your weekend..stop thinking about it...anxiety and stressing could make the pain worse and it is subsiding now..only two days to go don't spend it overthinking things...wrap up warm and go out for a walk and de-stress....have a calm and happy weekend..best wishes...

Hi, you are probably right.  Im going to find something to do. Ill text my friend to see if he wants a walk around our local country park. Dont mind walking around there, just getting there, i dont wanna walk there lol. If not ive got to find somewhere for boxes to go.

Had some dinner about 30mins ago and no pain. Haven’t had gaviscon, not sure to have it or not, if i do probably be around 5ml

Hi TheWolverine

I have never used gaviscon but read the label and see how you are supposed to take it. Can you take it every day before every meal for instance...or do they recommend until pain abates...i personally wouldn't take it if i had no pain...this way you can tell if the pain has actually abated or if it is just the gaviscon working on it.....enjoy your walk....

Hi

Yeah, i have , says take 5-20ml after meals and before bed. 

I did end up having 5ml before walk. If it is about the same tomorrow I won’t take any

Hi

I think the pain gets slightly worse after eating

Hi

Just got back from Doctors. Told her everything and said she thinks it is acid reflux, due to the location and that is why I am getting the soreness, plus the reason the Gaviscon it working a little bit. Said dont think it is anything more severe as the blood test came back clear on everything, with no signs of infection or inflammation.

Gave me the same tablets I was on last time, but this time, I believe they are a stronger dosage and I should only take one a day when and needed, as your body can start depending on them.

he said there is also one more test she would like to do before having the camera down my throat, and that is a stool test to check for a bacteria in the stomach. I need to do that before having the tablets. If there is anything she will phone me up and go from there. 

Hi TheWolverine

Doc must be checking for HPylori a common stomach bacteria which can cause acid reflux..I am very please that all turned out well for you...keep us posted as to the bacterial test....best wishes..

WIll do, think the tablets are slightly different from my other as this time i have to have the tablets 30-60mins before food, others were after food 

Hi TheWolverine

Take the tabs as instructed...and just wait for the bacterial test....all's good..my best wishes to you...

Thats what i am doing. Its a good job i read the label and instructions. Wonder why these ones are before meals and not after?

Hi TheWolverine

It is probably to line your stomach before you eat.....

Helps reduce the amount of acid I think doctor said. Its something to do with the acid.