sliding hiatus hernia back pain stiffness in the arms and shoulders

Hello. I am 45 and have had the same issues. After cutting back my omeprazole dose from 40mg per day to 30mg ( cutting a tablet in half if required) the stiffness in my joints lessened lots. I researched on the internet and found that stiff joints "CAN" be a side effect of the drug. You may need to try to find a compromise between a bit of acid and less soreness in your joints. The pulsing could be hernia related but again I get this now and again and have lots of water in one go helps. There will be trigger foods that you just cant eat. Mine are pizza, wine, chocolate and fizzy drinks. I hope this helps. Ian

Hi Wesley, I have a sliding Hiatus Hernia and I'm living a complete nightmare!. Constant pain under my right rib, round my shoulder blades, hideous bloating!. Feeling like I'm going to burst!. Cant wear any tight clothing, not even a bra which is really embarrassing!, but it kills!!. Been fobbed off with pills after pills that don't work!!!, I have 3 kids and work and it's totally affecting my life big time!!!. I know my own body and it feels like something is really wrong!!

Hi Wesley,Ianian,Lesley

I'm assuming that you all have sliding hiatus hernias. Have you all had tests endoscopy,barium swallow,

Manometry and 24 hour ph impedance test. I'm afraid the hernia will not go away on its own and the only

resolution is an operation. You need to be seeing a gastro consultant because GP's are just not qualified in

this condition and they will only give you pill after pill.

If after discussions and test you decide to go down the surgical route then you need to make sure your

surgeon is a bariatic surgeon or specialises in upper GI.

Surgery is a big step but the operation is not rare in fact it is quite a common procedure.

thank you for your advice and sharing your experiences.i have stopped taking the anti acid tablets they do not help me at all the past few days i have been in horrendous pain to the point where i think am going to quit my jobchest pains,pain in the upper part of my back.my shoulders and arms are so stif that i find it very hard to move them and lift light things

Hi

I can relay the problems I had with my hiatus hernia. For about 3 years I had been to A&E for chest pains

And suspect heart scares loads of tests and checks, I had all my pain behind my left shoulder and central

Chest area loads of different medication. After loads of heart checks my doctor went down the check for hernia route had the camera down 4 times, a barium meal and 24 hr manometers test. When all the results came back it was found I had a hernia and a very poor functioning oesophagus. Went in for my operation in September and have made good recovery. Looking back now at the pain I was suffering I thank god and my surgeon for sorting it. Would say to your get him to refer you to a G I consultant mine was first class Mr Beardsmore at north staffs hospital. Been through all the problems that everyone here mentions but I know for you and others it can and will get better.

Hope this helps and assures you all the best

Mark.

Wesley i am suffering from sliding hiatus Herniya and same symptoms can you help me out what treatment you took