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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)

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stomach pain

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Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis

Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children India

This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.

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stomach pain

by abdominalpain, May 01, 2008 10:13AM

every morning I wake up with some throbing pain in the middle of my stomach from laying down.. I have to flip over numerous times before I finaly just wake up and go on with my day but the pain starts to fade as a stand up. does anyone know what this is.. I used to drink alot of alcohol and have been on pain meds for a couple of years... please any help will do

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by Ratnakar Kini, MD

, May 13, 2008 09:37PM

Hi,
I would like to know the details of the pain medicines that you take before I can give my opinion.
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