Heartburn or something else

[Mike7777]

I feel like something is stuck in my throat , worse after i eat. Almost like my throat is swollen and i can feel dull burning middle chest sensations. Some upper right abdomen discomfort and bloating too, mild nausea, fullness in rectum. Anyone got this? Is it gerd or what? Plz help.

[Hidden]

Sounds like Gerd to me. Maybe gallbladder issues. Try nexium on a daily basis and stay away from spicy and fatty foods for a bit. Should help.

[Mike7777 in reply to Hidden]

The GI doc put me on metamucil. Its helped with constipation but thats it. I have some bladder pain as well. Comes and goes, but not when i pee. Whats nexium used for.

[Hidden in reply to Mike7777]

It's for heart burn or esophageal spasms. Prilosec is over the counter.

[Mike7777 in reply to Hidden]

Hmm maybe ill bring up it to my doc and see if it interacts with anything i take

[Hidden in reply to Mike7777]

Yes. Good to check with the doctor.

[Lauren85]

Hi mike,

It might be anxiety causing the feeling something is stuck in your throat.

I myself have the feeling of something stuck in my throat I get it mostly at night time when I’m in bed trying to sleep. Don’t worry to much you will be fine 😊 it’s really annoying I know.

[Amz1987]

Did you have a endoscopy/colonoscopy Mike? Sounds like GERD or hiatus hernia or possibly both along with anxiety?

[Mike7777 in reply to Amz1987]

Not yet, the doc said use metamucil and see if the symptoms go away. I still have blood mixed with my stool and when i wipe as well. But he said ill have one if my symptoms still are relevant

[Amz1987 in reply to Mike7777]

I’d definitely push for one.

[Mike7777 in reply to Amz1987]

I will, is heartburn felt in the throat? Becuz i just ate and its a fullness in throat feeling and dull burning in upper chest. I only take tums

[Amz1987 in reply to Mike7777]

Yes is can be, some people feel it just in the chest and others it goes right up into the throat/mouth.

[Lilly5]

Don't take Nexium. I take Prevacid which is almost the same as Nexium and they have side effects. It affects your brain, your gut and your heart. Also your stomach can't absorb certain vitamins when you take it. You are more prone to infections and illness. Look online and see all the bad effects these drugs have on people. I've been trying to get off of it and I can't. When you stop taking it the GERD or reflux comes back even worse. It's better if you change your eating habits. Just take it as a last resort. They are called proton pump inhibitors.

[Hidden in reply to Lilly5]

I’m the same it’s made things absolutely hell and have anxiety 24:7 & my refkux is worse & bowel habits. I can’t deal with it & antidepressant just flared it worse. I’m not able to do normal things now & take lots of healthy foods drinks my skin has rashes didn’t have this before. What is working for you ?? Do you have to take extra refkux stuff now I do

[Lilly5 in reply to Hidden]

I haven't found a way to get rid of the Prevacid. I'm looking at doctors like Daniel Nuzum who is not a traditional doctor and has a lot of knowledge. Also Dr. Kelly Brogan who has two books and doesn't prescribe medication. She's a psychiatrist. I see they have information but I don't take acion. It's overwhelming for me. I have to change my diet and take supplements, etc. I suggest you look up these two doctors. They have websites on the Internet.

[Hidden in reply to Lilly5]

Thxs I did look at them. I can’t sort getting off the drug I have t been able too & bowel issues now constant stress from it. I tried to switch to Zantac only but that didn’t work either tapering every thing shut down. I took apple cider vinegar today and it at least started emptying my bowels but now prob low on potassium and stuff. But bloating is not so high still have refkux. I eat little gluten I do eat a bit. If I do I use digestive enzymes. Some days I just have to pretend I’m not alive and lay down because nausea and bloating so severe. These meds will catch up with you. I’m sorry you are suffering too. My diet is so restricted 8 months now. It’s crazy. I notice sugar isn’t tolerated except fruit & fibre isn’t good either. It was before but not now.

[Hidden]

sounds like gerd to me....I was on a ppi but dropped that because I was told by my chiropractor that lessening the stomach acid's counterproductive so now I'm tackling it with pro-biotics and it seems to be working.