Stomach problem

Posted by bjtobs @bjtobs, Jun 18 12:54pm

I've been having an upset stomach between meals and in the middle of the night. Also bloating starts in the morning and gets worse as the day goes on. My last meal of the day is usually before 6pm. I do take an acid reducer. don't smoke or drink. 78-year-old male. Any ideas what is causing this?
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bjtobs | @bjtobs | Jun 19 9:34am

In reply to @lisalucier "@bjtobs - I'm tagging Connect members @lotsofpain @difrnt1 @dniel5220 @linda82 @peterose, who may have input on..." + (show)

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I'm taking Voquezna for acid. Will know more at my next appointment

rashida | @rashida | Jun 20 4:23am

In reply to @bjtobs "Haven't been anywhere where ticks would be." + (show)

@bjtobs ticks are everywhere these days … even in your own yard!

fergalicious | @fergalicious | Jun 20 7:58am

Gallbladder maybe?

bjtobs | @bjtobs | Jun 20 8:39am

No, they checked my gallbladder and it was fine. I have been taking Miralax for the past 6 months but have not had any problems with it before. Just the last few weeks

gigipatula | @gigipatula | Jun 21 5:49am

In reply to @bjtobs "Haven't been anywhere where ticks would be." + (show)

@bjtobs Lone star ticks are the ones that cause it also chiggers are known to transmit it as well. You can get them from your yard or if you have traveled where they are established. It takes a few months for the allergy to develop. With what we know today about Alpa Gal if you have weird GI issues it should be the first test ordered because it's the simplest and the most overlooked.

bjtobs | @bjtobs | Jun 21 7:54am

Thanks for the reply. I will bring it up on my next appointment coming up soon.

rice | @rice | 3 days ago

Hi I have been having a problem belching upset stomach off and on through the day acid reflux and a acid taste in my mouth when I get up in the morning and start walking around I have a urgent stool the consistency of pudding this only happens first thing in the morning I took ppls for a few days and that helped the reflux but Gas X and peto have done nothing my doc scheduled a Altrasound any idea what could be causing this I tale Eliquis twice a day and 5mg cialis daily thankd

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | 12 hours ago

In reply to @rice "Hi I have been having a problem belching upset stomach off and on through the day..." + (show)

Hi @rice - I'm sorry you have had to deal with so much stomach upset and that some of the medication you took did nothing.

I have moved your post here so that you could chat with others also talking about upset stomach:

- Stomach problem https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stomach-problem-2/

Here, you can read through what has helped members dealing with stomach problems. Fellow members can also see your question about what may be causing this issue. They also may have some ideas for what might help your symptoms.

Did your doctor comment on whether any of the medication you are taking could cause symptoms like you described, rice?