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I agree with Scott, get an answer to how your diagnosis went from your GI tract to your spine? Do you have pinched nerves, bulging discs, osteoarthritis in your thoracic spine? I am 65, I thought I had a better handle on all my problems, but, now that I've had to leave 45 years with an HMO... I have needed copies, lists, etc for me finding new doctors. WOW!!! I am shocked at how much I missed. So, get forceful and demand answers. I was told many (46 yrs) ago, when I was pregnant with twins... I asked other women what is GERD... they all answered, if you have it, you WILL KNOW WHAT IT IS. The pregnancy was quite literally hell, I puked 7-15x day for 5 months, 4 hospital stays, but I didn't have GERD.
Yet I have been diagnosed with GERD by endless doctors, I have it a few times a year, I don't need or want more medication to mess up my body even more. I have been able to use charcoal capsules for GERD and when I get gassy, with NO side effects and no bad taste. Stay tough, you are owed answers.
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Thank you so much for your comment-I am going to get charcoal capsules for sure. This has been going on for over a year, losing 30 lbs. in the process. I feel badly for you going through all this while pregnant. I puked a couple times a day and stopped eating because what's the point if you can't keep it down. I have an appointment with my health care provider soon and will definitely tell her what's going on. One thing, I will find a new GI doctor. I have frequented the hospital a few times myself. Thank you again Shelley. Very informative.
Kathy