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Old 03-10-2012, 04:33 PM   #1
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Back pain and reflux or ulcer?

I overindulged a week or so ago, had plenty of food and some adult beverages on top of that.

I woke up the next morning and the muscle between the spine and left shoulder blade mid-back was sore as sore can be. Also had burning pain in the chest to the left of the sternum to solar plexus. Seems OK after I get some sleep at night, but starts right back up after I get up. OK until I eat something, then it starts getting worse. Put myself on Prilosec x 1 a day and since it got bad it seems to be getting a little better every day, but not much.

I don't smoke, have a normal weight, and drink only occasionally (not benders, just 4-5 drinks/week sporadically).

Any help or thoughts from folks that may have experiences like this too would be nice. I have occasional panic issues (got it pretty much under control, but still not fun) and of course the nagging pain isn't doing any favors.

 
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Re: Back pain and reflux or ulcer?

Well, it may take a few weeks for it to settle down fully. Things that may speed healing are:

-No alcohol or coffee.

-Avoid spicy or acidic foods, including things like tomatoes or oranges.

-Eat small meals and stop eating at least a couple hours before bed.

 
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Old 03-13-2012, 07:02 PM   #3
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Re: Back pain and reflux or ulcer?

Good advice, I'm doing those things already. Will see if the doc can see me to verify and see if more testing is needed.

 
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Old 10-08-2012, 05:43 AM   #4
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Re: Back pain and reflux or ulcer?

Hi. Wondering if you were able to find a resolution for this. I've had the EXACT same symptoms, usually after over-doing it. Started about a year ago - took Prilosec and got better but would occur off and on once or twice a month but clear up quickly. Started up again about 3 weeks ago and has not stopped unless I get on a very strict diet of small meals - yogurt/smoothies seem to work best but if I step out of line at all the pain returns for hours or days. One other thing, I burp alot - even after a sip of water. Not sure if related but probably is. THanks.

 
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