Spasms in stomach

[shelly3728]

I am 28 years old and have been having stomach pains for almost 8 years now.  I have had all the tests in the world and no Doctor seems to know the problem.  I have GERD and gastritis.  The pain is so bad, it can last for hours and I feel like someone is stabbing me from the inside out.  I am so fed up and don't know what to do.. Can someone help me figure this out?

[kezinibe]

A related discussion, upper abdomen pain was started.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
The symptoms could be exacerbation of the GERD. Treatment is a combination of drugs to reduce the acid and lifestyle changes. You will need to change a couple of medications or take a combination of medications like a proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole,  lansoprazole or pantoprazole empty stomach in the morning and an antacid gel after meals for complete relief. Possibility of H pylori infection too should be looked into seriously by special tests for this and a combination antibiotic tried.
Life style changes include: Avoid heavy meals and eat frequent small meals. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, smoking, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones. Avoid heavy exercises within 4 hours of a heavy meal. Raise the head end of the bed by pillows to 30 degrees. Go to bed at least 2 hours after food. Maybe these tips will help you. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

[philip341]

If you have GERD and gastritis, then thats probbably causing your symptoms. Didn't you get any treatment for this?