Hello i am new and need help, 2 years w/ tummy issues!! - Digestive Disorders Message Board

sicktomystomach · 08-09-2005, 04:26 PM

Hi there,
I have been reading all of your threads and learned alot, i will try to make this as brief as possible.

2 years ago i was diagnosed w/ acid reflux ( gerd ) Hiatel Hernia and erosion of the esophogus ( sp?)

I have been on Prevacid now for 2 years, i have a little relief ( meaning only 1 or 2 attacks a month) but i live in constant stomach issues every day.
I have developed this mysterious pain under my left rib i have had this for a year, i have taken every test there is!!!! I just had a colonscopy last monday.

Any one have a clue on what this pain under my rib is?? Also someone told me to have a Hydascan for my Gallbladder is it possible?? I really dont have classic Gallbladder issues.

Any suggestions would be great!!!
Thanks

WannaBeFreeToRoam · 08-09-2005, 11:25 PM

Hi sicktomystomach,

Are you sure you did not have an upper endoscopy? The Colonoscopy is for your bowels (lower). I have the same pain in my stomach area on the left, sort of by my ribs (lower). I have gastritis, so I attribute it to that. That is mostly a very, very irritated stomach! I have not noticed when I have it. Maybe we should both keep track of what we eat, drink or do b4 we get that pain. It might have some bearing on it?!

I also have gerd, and hiatal hernia, and esophageal varicies. So, it could be a combination of many things. I plan on asking my gastro next time I go this fall.

I do not know anything about gall bladders.

I hope you get your ?s answered. Take care. Wannabe

sicktomystomach · 08-10-2005, 04:04 PM

thanks for the reply

I did have a upper endoscopy and a cat scan, chest xray, upper GI, 2 ultra sounds, etc.

I am out of tests!!