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Could a problem in spine cause acid reflux or heartburn?
by terri1234, Jun 19, 2008 08:04PM
Ever since I have started having spine problems there is one area in my thoracic that seems to make my acid relux worse or could it be vice versa? They seem to go together. This is the area I believe most of my problems stem from but can't get someone to take me seriously. Its not only the reflux, it is also muscle spasms and nerve pain radiating into the back of my arms traveling down. Had a cervical fusion and this only helped some arm pain and had actually made my back worse. The docs said my neck was causing all of this, but it wasn't. Any help appreciated. Thanks
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Spine problems do not cause acid reflux.It could be a side effect of NSAID or pain killers which cause gastric inflammation and dyspepsia,heartburn.You should avoidstrong medicines and always take H2 blockers which prevent acidity..The muscle spasms and nerve pain radiating into the back of my arms traveling down is not related to this and is due to your spine problem.
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Please consider going to a chiropractor, I do and it has helped immensely! There is hope.
Deb