What is this pain? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

bride527 · 01-01-2009, 06:48 PM

For about two months i have had a pain right under my breastbone. I started with some heartburn so I started Prilisec, took it for 14 days as directed. They heartburn stopped but the pain did not. I saw my dr. and she ordered some heart tests to rule out heart issues. Everything came back normal, thank Goodness. She told me to continue with the Prilisec so i am back on it and again no heartburn but still the pain. I am seeing her for a follow up next week. Sometimes the pain does go up between my shoulder blades. I have read that is reflux. I don't seem to have the regular symptoms for acid reflux. Are everyone symptoms different?? It seems to come and go but when i have it, it is very uncomfortable. Any comments? thanks bride527

KellyCz · 01-01-2009, 09:06 PM

Hi,
I had similar symptoms, including the pain in the shoulder blades, when I had problems with my gallbladder. I had it out on 6-26-08, and no longer have the symptoms you describe. (Still have heartburn/reflux though.) If I were you, I would have your doctor examine your abdomen (Probably will anyway.) When I had the symptoms you describe, I also had severe nausea, and pain on the lower right of my abdomen when the doctor pressed on it during the abdominal exam. She then ordered an ultrasound first, then a specialized test called a hidascan which measures the level of functioning of your gallbladder specifically. Mine was barely functioning which my doctor said can cause these types of symptoms. Good luck at your appointment next week.

Kelly

TEdds83 · 01-01-2009, 09:07 PM

Hi bride! So sorry you are feeling bad. Join the club. The symptoms can be different on each person. I will tell that mine have moved around.

Sometimes I have pain between the should blades,, sometimes pain between my breasts by the sternum that radiates through the chest, sometimes little pains in my stomach, but mostly MUCUS in my throat that I can't clear! It makes me feel like my throat is closing, like I have slight breathing trouble...and when it really has come up into my throat I will get a canker sore or two on the back of my throat or tongue.

Today was rough because I just started on the Zantac. I had gone without anything for a few days. I had alot of mucus today and trouble getting a big breath in...and sores in my mouth.

What are your main symptoms?

bride527 · 01-02-2009, 04:38 AM

My dr. checked my abdomen at my last visit a month ago.. She gave me a complete exam and then ordered the Echo stress test cuz i was complaining of the pain in my chest. All is normal on that.
My main symptom is a pain under my breastbone and lately into my shoulder blades. I was having heartburn but she put me on prilisec for that....heartburn is gone....pain is not.
As far as gall bladder i don't have any pain on my right or left side. so i don't think it is that. I am a healthy 56 year old women with no health issues except for this pain now. I feel fine other than that. No nausea, no stomach issues. hmmmmm.

gcsjr · 01-02-2009, 05:31 AM

The pain you describe (along with heartburn) is a common symptom of acid reflux, and is often caused by an area in your esophagus or upper digestive tract that has been irritated by acid from your stomach. Typically the heartburn subsides quickly when you start taking Prilosec but it can take 8 weeks or more of daily Prilosec to heal areas that have been irritated by the acid.

Your best bet is to stick with the Prilosec and try to avoid foods that irritate acid reflux (alcohol, chocolate, tomato-based sauces, spicy foods) and give your body a chance to heal.