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Can Barretts or Hietal hernia cause this?
I was just recently diagnosed with Barrett's after suffering with chest discomfor off and on for 6 months. I had a stress test and echo done prior to seeing a GI doctor. My question is that when I feel the chest discomfort I also have pain in the lower gums of my teeth. Can this be related to the Barretts or small hietal hernia or did they miss something on my cardiac workup? I was placed on 3 20mg Prilosec a day 2 weeks ago for the Barrett's but I still get this discomfort. I never really had any acid reflux to speak of. I am getting concerned that maybe it is my heart after all since the Prilosec is not working. I just dont know where to turn. I have an appointment with my GI doctor this Thursday but am concerned now about is I need to get my heart further checked out. I am a 42 year old female. Thank you for your time.
I also have a hiatal hernia and GURD. I am also having problems with the back of my neck feeling like it's on fire. Can this have anything to do with my hernia or GURD? Please if someone else is having this problem I would like to know. thanks
I also have a hiatal hernia and GURD. I am also having problems with the back of my neck feeling like it's on fire. Can this have anything to do with my hernia or GURD? Please if someone else is having this problem I would like to know. thanks
To Dani--
I'm no expert, but I've sure been thru the mill with my reflux and I do know that an upper GI and ultrasound can't rule reflux out and if your doc is telling you so so you need to see someone else. 24 hour Ph monitoring seems to currently be he gold standard test for detecting reflux, and endoscopy for detecting damage that may have been done and also verifying other test results. Also, sometimes it takes awhile for Prilosec to have an effect, depending on what type of GERD you have...if your stomach contents go all the way up a lot, and don't just stay in your esophagus, as mine do, it might take up to 8 wks for you to see any difference. I know, because one doc I was several years ago put me on a 2 wk trial of Prilosec and I didn't get any relief at all, but a second trial, this time for 2 mos., made all the difference in the world. The problem is, a lot of GI docs don't have this info, as they see mostly people with the lower type of reflux. An ENT is who diagnosed me and who I am currently seeing for this problem. Don't know if your problems are similar or not, just passing on info re: my situation.
I'm no expert, but I've sure been thru the mill with my reflux and I do know that an upper GI and ultrasound can't rule reflux out and if your doc is telling you so so you need to see someone else. 24 hour Ph monitoring seems to currently be he gold standard test for detecting reflux, and endoscopy for detecting damage that may have been done and also verifying other test results. Also, sometimes it takes awhile for Prilosec to have an effect, depending on what type of GERD you have...if your stomach contents go all the way up a lot, and don't just stay in your esophagus, as mine do, it might take up to 8 wks for you to see any difference. I know, because one doc I was several years ago put me on a 2 wk trial of Prilosec and I didn't get any relief at all, but a second trial, this time for 2 mos., made all the difference in the world. The problem is, a lot of GI docs don't have this info, as they see mostly people with the lower type of reflux. An ENT is who diagnosed me and who I am currently seeing for this problem. Don't know if your problems are similar or not, just passing on info re: my situation.
Hi I am a 41 year old mother of 2, school teacher etc. for the past 3 mts. i have had severe burning in my mouth and chest and sometimes some reflux, my doctor did an upper GI and also ultrasound of my stomach area. everything is ok.
So now I'm back to square one, the burning is so bad in my chest and mouth, no real pain in the chest just feels like fire most all the time, no matter what I eat or drink, spicy foods I have found causes more problems as do my diet drinks, don't really know what to eat or not to eat, I have tried Prilosec 40mg. daily, I have used Mylanta, Tums, Gaviscon nothing helps, I have recently tried Pepcid AC and it seems to help a little. I don't know what I have now that everything comes back ok, on the tests, don't know what the pepcid could do that the others don't. I have even gone to the doctor to have him check my mouth and throat to see if they are inflammed... as it does feel that way.any help would be appreciated..thank you dani
So now I'm back to square one, the burning is so bad in my chest and mouth, no real pain in the chest just feels like fire most all the time, no matter what I eat or drink, spicy foods I have found causes more problems as do my diet drinks, don't really know what to eat or not to eat, I have tried Prilosec 40mg. daily, I have used Mylanta, Tums, Gaviscon nothing helps, I have recently tried Pepcid AC and it seems to help a little. I don't know what I have now that everything comes back ok, on the tests, don't know what the pepcid could do that the others don't. I have even gone to the doctor to have him check my mouth and throat to see if they are inflammed... as it does feel that way.any help would be appreciated..thank you dani
To Sean: I was finally dxd with GERD 2 yrs. ago after 15 yrs. of having been diagnosed by drs. as having alleries, sinus problems/asthma/bronchitis, frequent sinus/bronchial infections and being treated as such. My symptoms were too much and frequent mucus, throat clearing, and cough, plus sore throat/ears, etc., which would periodically escalate to all of the above. Guess what? Reflux can come all the way up and get into your lungs/larynx,/pharangeal area and cause all sorts of problems. I was on Prilosec for a year before it stopped working. Now my Dr. is recommindinig surgery because my endocsopy wasn't so great and neither are my vocal cords. I don't know if this is your problem or not, but if it is, there's a great website by the Center for Voice Disorders at Wake Forest University.
To all the people on this site with the severe pain behind the breastbone, thank you!! I've had the pain for years and the doctors have refused to acknowledge that all this stuff could be related (even though I have a hiatal hernia and duodenal ulcer), but now I know that my instincts were right and it is!!
Margaret
To all the people on this site with the severe pain behind the breastbone, thank you!! I've had the pain for years and the doctors have refused to acknowledge that all this stuff could be related (even though I have a hiatal hernia and duodenal ulcer), but now I know that my instincts were right and it is!!
Margaret
I am a 34 year old female--single parent of 1, full time doctoral student, and full-time employee. Had severe gastroenteritis about 1 yr. ago--hospitalization--all tests negative (endoscopy, cat scan of liver/kidneys, colonoscopy). Still have SEVERE hearburn, gum disease, and problems with bad breath. Prevacid and Prilosec offer no real relief from constant heartburn. I know my life is stressful, but shouldn't I get relief from medications? Can't exercise because I get SEVERE and scary chest pains and shortness of breath. I'm not overweight and was generally healthy and fit until about 1 year ago. Any ideas? I'm going to see my doctor soon and want as much information and amunition as possible! Please e-mail me at ***@****
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