Vagus Nerve/Abdominal

[GrandNana58]

I am a diabetic....I have acid reflux.....when i eat or drink over the past week my stomach is dissended above my belly button....I take Pepcid for the acid reflux every evening.....last week I had minor wrist surgery and I got real hot flashy and started sweating and didn't feel well after the surgery either.....so I've tried to eat milder foods this week and even drinking water dissends my tummy.......nurse friend of mine mentioned the vagus nerve.....then today I started having pain in my ears going down through my jaws, and then my chest started hurting and across my shoulder blades....well thought heart attack immediately but called my nurse friend and she says the vagus nerve again and with my stomach problems, she thinks my stomach is laying on that nerve.  The above pain only lasted about 30 minutes and has not subsided, but I'm unable to burp; I try but it won't come out any more than that of a small hiccup......

[patient915]

Good, I hope things start improving for you.

[GrandNana58]

thank you......I have an appointment right now with my pcp; he usually recommends the best when it comes to specialists.........so we'll see what happens.  I appreciate the response.

[patient915]

Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  I would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist and talking to them about the possibility of gastroparesis which is slow emptying of the stomach.