Stomach pain for 13 days straight...HA ruling my thoughts.

[Jebbydoo]

Hi everyone,

I visit the site to read, but don't post often.  I'd really appreciate your help.

Thirteen days ago I developed very high, upper central stomach pain. The pain has changed a little bit,but the pain is constant. The level of pain varies.

Along with the high central stomach pain, I have huge gas bubbles I could hear rumbling and moving in my stomach. I have a lot of belching and and mid back pain. I've had a few bouts of diarrhea,but not more than two. I have a normal appetite and have not lost weight because of it.

I went to the ER and they diagnosed Dyspepsia and given Prevacid. It's helped the gas bubbles, but I still have the stomach pain and back pain. They are constant.

I have Dr. Googled to the hilt. I've tried to stop, but can't. I went to my family dr. And she said stay on the Prevacid for the full 14 days and then see her if I still have the problem. 

I am 41 years old. I'm nervous over stomach, pancreatic, and esophageal cancer.  The back pain with the
stomach pain really flips me out. My HA started with my son's autism diagnosis, so when everyone(doctors) told me my son was fine, they were all wrong. I don't trust doctors at all, and in my scenario it WAS the worst case.

Also, a family friend is terminal with lung cancer at 40  She never smoked a day in her life.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Erika

[1looneychick]

I get stomach and back pain from acid reflux/GERD.  It is made worse by ANXIETY!  I'm sure you are anxious for your son and your friend - I'm so sorry    Try to deal with the anxiety and give the medicine a chance to work.  I hope you feel better!

[Peaceplease]

Not sure what it is as I can't afford to go to the Dr. right now, but I've been having pretty much the same pain as you have for the last week. It started to the right of my belly button and was radiating to my upper abdomen, but now it is in my upper stomach, about 2 inches below my sternum. It's achy, and sometimes stabby, and radiates into my mid back also. I'm just trying to stay calm and hope it goes away. Keep me updated on what your Doc says. Hope you feel better soon!