Hello,
I was diagnosed with a small Hiatia Hernia and GERD 2 months ago. I had been suffering with Acid Reflux off and on since November 2006 but nothing like what I've experienced the past 2 months.
I've had the scope done down my throat in August and my Gastro Specialist assured me he saw nothing serious. I also have two abdominal ultrasounds done - one in August and the second last week. Neither showed any Gall Bladder problem. I've tried Prevacid, Zantac, Carafate, Dispas, Prilosec and Reglan but haven't found any relief.
At this point, I have absolutely no appetite and am miserable after eating almost anything - so I'm feeling very weak most of the time. I have a constant uncomfortable feeling under my right rib cage along with heartburn and belching for about an hour after I eat almost anything. The feeling in my rib cage is not painful but an annoying feeling of emptiness and pressure in that area. Neither my Internist or Gastro Specialist seemed too concerned that it could be a gall bladder problem and they are both surprised at least one of the medications hasn't helped. I talked my Gastro Specialist into ordering a HIDA scan. It is scheduled for October 9.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm beginning to feel a bit panicked since I'm feeling so crummy which is out of the ordinary for me. I've never has digestive problems and am anxious to start feeling better again.
Thanks....