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Gerd/stomach ulcers,can you help?

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ashwhisper
ashwhisper

Had the worse xmas ever.Had issues with heart burn/acid reflux for a while, have been taking 20mg of omerazdole a day.anyway because the feeling of pain in upper stomach chest,was refered to cardio xmas eve.I was given tred mill test,he said just a slight change to heart rate (bear in mind this was 8.30 am and i had no breakfast)HE asked me my symptoms which are, heart burn, indigestion,feels top of stomach to chest inbetween breast bone,nothing in neck shoulder or anwere else,he didnt seem to listen when i said i had been under a great amount of stress,he gave me asprin,(which are a no no if its ulcers)beta blockers, and something for high cholestral.(which was tested and not high.I took the pills as recomned on xmas day,also was told to up my omerazdole double it so that was 40mg.Within an hour of taking these medicines i was rushed to a n e chest pain dizzy faint shaking,had lots of test heart moniters everything said my heart seemed fine.Stilll was getting the pain was told at 8pm (missed all my xmas with my children)To go home and come back boxing day,do not take any more tabs just the omerazadol again told to double it.This meant i was now on 80mg.went back boxing day 10 am had more test let me out at 4pm another day missed still said heart was fine, this was a different doctor was told to take the omerazdol and start again on all the other tablets ,yesterday was really really poorley, pain dizzy forget ful, spaced out, forgot i was cooking and nearly set the house on fire.went to bed and just awake, feel better at the moment but decided not to take any pills at all until i see my gp tomorrow.My symtoms are upper stomach pain, goin to chest middle breast bone, sometimes breathless, shaky,dizzy, cramps in legs and feet,feeling sick, pain when i eat food, nearly all food.indegestion, feels like i have swallowed something and it is stuck, can anyone help,please excuse the spellings.lol.Im 46 year old female .

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  • derek58875
    derek58875 ashwhisper

    Posted

    Poor you !

    I can understand the the Medics being slightly mystified at your symptoms.

    Breathless, shaky, dizzy, cramps - you would not normally associate with  Gastric problems.

    What I cannot understand is that these issues seem to have taken more importance in the eyes of the Medics than your Gastric issues. Of course Heart atttacks are more immediately life threatening and this may have been on their minds. But your Gastric symptoms seem to me to be much more serious. And therefore a Gastroenterologist would have been more appropriate than a Cardiologist. As for someone advising Aspirin, with your problems !!!!! That is unbelievable and very negligent !!!! (If you do have stomach ulceration that could cause a Haemorrhage) From personal experience I would advise splitting the Omeprazole dosage and taking 40mg last thing at night.

    But here is the advise that your GP should have given you in the first place.

    You should see a Gastroenterologist quickly. And prepare yourself for an Endoscopy (tube down the throat). Unpleasant but very necessary for your stomach to be examined to find out what is going on. If you are in Britain your GP can ask the NHI for a quick referral and a Consultant is required to see you within a fortnight.

    Best of luck - and so sorry about your Xmas.

  • derek58875
    derek58875 ashwhisper

    Posted

    PS

    I just notice an advert for Nurofen at the side of my reply.

    Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) including Ibuprofen can cause Gastric Ulcers and are a no no for people with Gastric issues.

  • Comotso
    Comotso ashwhisper

    Posted

    Hi.I was exactly like that for the past 4 years and in my situation it was even worse because i could not even speak properly because of breathlessness.After losing faith in public hospitals,I decided to see a cardiologist but the results were normal,I then went to a gastroenterologist who diagnosed me with gastric ulcer two months ago and I also tested positive for H pylori infection.

    I am now feeling better.I also agree that you should see a gastroenterologist.Good luck.

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