Dull, hunger like pains in upper abdomen
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For the past few months or more, I’ve experienced a dull, hunger type pain in my upper abdomen between my breastbone and belly button. This pain is relieved by eating. Thinking it may be an ulcer, I took the OTC 14 day Omerprazole treatment to no avail. Then, a few week ago, I noticed my stool was almost solid black and tarry like. This only lasted a day or two but prompted a doctor’s visit. I’ve been having frequent loose stools as well especially in the afternoons. I described all of this to my doctor and he believes it to be an ulcer. He prescribed me Protonix. I’ve been on this for 2 weeks and nothing has changed. Last night I developed pain in my mid to upper back area but beneath the shoulder blades. This pain is still there this morning. I’m not sure if this all of is related but do any of you have any thoughts? Thanks, John
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deb42962deb1960 john2314
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Hello John
I've just stopped Omeprazole due to horrendous diarrhoea which was a very dark green so not sure what that was about. I'm getting stomach pains in a similar area. I know I've got moderate gastritis and intestinal metaplasia but my symptoms are new to me.
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deb42962deb1960 john2314
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I know, only from working with medics that bloods can change week by week so I think a year ago might be too long. Wait a month seems to be the standard request from GPS. Maybe this is what is in the NICE guidelines. But by the time the referral is made = 2 weeks then another I don't know how long until the appointment comes through.,,,
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lila91781 deb42962deb1960
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pippa58442 john2314
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Lea1788 john2314
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Hi John please keep us updated I have same symptoms and had endoscopy done which showed gerd and grade 1 antral gastritis and got nothing prescribed to me. They said take Prilosec and eat better. Had colonoscopy done and only found proctitis and sent me on my way and told me there is nothing else they can check for me. My liver enzymes were a little elevated but obviously nothing too serious bc they didn't seem to care.
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S1999W john2314
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Hi John. I have had a sharp constant pain under my breastbone central in my upper abdomen for 9 months. It feels like a constant hunger cramp so I find myself snacking 24/7 and taking baths to relieve the pressure. Anyways, I have been seeing a GI for 4 months. I have had the following procedures: upper endoscopy, food allergy test, Celiac bioposy tested, Celiac blood tests, glucose blood tests, cholesterol test, abdominal ultrasound, h pylori, hida scan, gallbladder blood tests, and been peregrines various acid medication which did not help. Have you discovered what this is!?? My doctors keep telling me to check back in a month. It's gotten to the point where I get nauseous thinking about it and it then quickly attacks.