Could i have GERD?

[zezephant]

About 2 years ago I had an endoscopy that showed no signs of acid reflux.

Just recently, I've been having episodes of shortness of breath caused by the feeling that something was blocking my throat.  Immediately after this, I would feel very weak, especially in my legs, and(just once)  I had diarrhea.

I didn't think any of this was caused by acid reflux until I started feeling very weak in my stomach area.  Over night I woke up and the area felt rather numb...

I also recently took a Prilosec and it seemed to help for a little while.

[selmaS]

Hi and welcome tot he GERD forum.

You may want to talk to ur dr or pharmacist to see if u r getting an interaction of ur meds or a side effect from one of them.

It may be u need to switch meds around.

If ur issues are all gerd related than I suugest u try to follow the tips for lifestyle changes and foods to avoid.See these tips in out Health pages...access thru the welcome message at the top of the forum or the icon top right of the screen.

Please continue to post ur questions and concerns...we r here for support.

"selma"

[mohi86]

My chest pain and SOB comes and goes, apparently for no reason. I am suffering from this for last 10 years. Recently it is more frequent and getting worst, I feel I can not complete my breath? It last for few hours then goes away. It comes in the morning and evening. Most of the time it is worst just after eating a meal specially dinner and will last for few hours in night.   Since last months I am doing some treadmill workout. I am not sure it seems since then I am getting the SOB and chest pain symptoms more frequently.  ECG, ECO and even an Angiogram done in 2001 could not find any blockage. I do have some symptoms and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. I thought reflux might be doing this but why in the morning with empty stomach? I am taking some heart medication and reflux medicine for many years such as Verapamil(atenenol), Aspirin and Pepsid regularly but it seems it is not working much. I am 58, married and working as IT Tech Support Analyst, sitting long hours in front of computer.  Any one can suggest some treatment for this?  

[selmaS]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Since we are not medical professionals here all we can do is oofer you support and our experiences we have had with these issues.

May I ask, y u had the endoscopy done 2 yrs ago? Were u having some symptoms?

Have u had ur thyroid checked....or been to an ENT to check for a sinus issue?

I would strongly suggest u see ur dr and report ur symptoms.....also if u believe this to be gerd/acid reflux....take the OTC meds as directed and follow the lifestyle changes until u see ur dr. Our Health Pages here on MedHelp have the info that may help u find a way to reduce the acid u r producing.

Please post updates on ur progress or any other questions u may have.

"selma"