I have pain all the time in my upper stomach right below my breast bone. Does anyone know what it could be? I am on a anti-inflamatary diet. My Homeopathic Practitioner thinks it's my gallbladder. When I eat something or take my vitamins and herbs, it starts up. I hurt so bad right now and I don't know what to do.

did your practioner order any kind of test ? are u having diarrhea constipation ? etc. whats an anti inflammatory diet ?

"I hurt so bad right now and I don't know what to do."

I don't mean to sound obvious here, but why don't you see a doctor? If you can, see a GI doctor.

Originally posted by WrongerIndiana:
I have pain all the time in my upper stomach right below my breast bone. Does anyone know what it could be? I am on a anti-inflamatary diet. My Homeopathic Practitioner thinks it's my gallbladder. When I eat something or take my vitamins and herbs, it starts up. I hurt so bad right now and I don't know what to do.


Ulcer, gastritis, gallbladder problems, infection, gas, pancreas problems, ... As you can see, upper abdominal pain is vague and can be caused by a number of things. If it hurts that bad, you need to go to a doctor to have some diagnostic tests performed. An ultrasound (quick and simple) would be your first step to see if it might be your gallbladder.
Start by seeing a doctor so you can try pinpointing what you have. Good luck!

Thanks for your advice, everyone!
I take care of my 80 yr old mother and my 61 yr old brother. I don't have much time to take care of myself. I've always been in the best of health. I did have a CT Scan for kidney stones last week. Maybe I can get referred to a specialist by my family doctor!
I have no diarrhea or constipation.
My Homeopathic Practitioner has me on a anti-inflamatary diet because of my stomach problems. I show a lot of stress in my gallbladder and pancreas.
I eat a lot of green veg, some yellow free range chicken breast and fish from the sea. Some fruit. No coffeee, tea, pop or juice. All organic foods.
Thanks Jeanette

Ditto's for what Actudan said.

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Thanks for your advice, everyone!
I take care of my 80 yr old mother and my 61 yr old brother. I don't have much time to take care of myself. I've always been in the best of health. I did have a CT Scan for kidney stones last week. Maybe I can get referred to a specialist by my family doctor!
I have no diarrhea or constipation.
My Homeopathic Practitioner has me on a anti-inflamatary diet because of my stomach problems. I show a lot of stress in my gallbladder and pancreas.
I eat a lot of green veg, some yellow free range chicken breast and fish from the sea. Some fruit. No coffeee, tea, pop or juice. All organic foods.
Thanks Jeanette

Hi- My name is Sandy, and I have been having stomach problems as well, I have ulcers. I would really like to know what an inflammatory diet consists of. My e-mail is -- [removed]. I would reallly appreciate it. Everything I.m trying doesn't work. Thanks so much. Sandy...