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Still suffering with reflux/Gerd like symptoms

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Katie19990
Katie19990

I've posted before about acid reflux but I seem to be getting a hoarse chest/throat and I ache across my back, at the bottom of my ribs. I really need to speak to the doctors again but the omeprazole didn't make any difference and I worry about the thought of being referred for a camera. Has anyone else had similar? Could it really be just peri? I suffer with bad health anxiety so in my head I have all sorts wrong with me. Has anyone found a natural cure for it? I have tried apple cider vinegar for about a week but didn't see a difference and worried that I was 'burning' my insides with it!

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  • Finkyb
    Finkyb Katie19990

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    Hi Katie, I get acid reflux and burping quite frequently around menstruation. On occasion this flares up quite badly and I will get stomach pain that radiates up into my chest and into my back. Omeprazole hasn't helped my recent episode of this and after a visit to my doctor I was prescribed peptac (bit like gaviscon) I have taken this 4 times a day (after food and before bed) and it has helped massively. The acid was making my esophagus spasm, hence the pain. I can add in Omeprazole if needed but you have to leave time between taking them both I believe. I haven't needed to take both though. Any stomach and back pain should be checked out with your doctor if you have them both at the same time, especially if you have a fever or are vomiting just to rule out anything more serious. Maybe ask a pharmacist for advice and see if this may be helpful. All the best.

    Finkyb

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