Q: Cramping pain in abdomen
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healthychef
on December 21st, 2008
New User
I am a 42 year old female in good health and not overweight. For the past week or so I have been experiencing a cramping pain (mild to moderate in intensity) in the upper abdominal area just below my bra strap. The pain is very similar to a "side stitch" that one gets when running, but the pain is in the middle of this area, below the breast bone and above my belly button. I also am experiencing stomach bloating and some gas and burping. The pain is better when I am laying down or leaning back, and worse when I lean forward or put pressure around the area. I was taking Prilosec OTC for the past week because I suspected I might have GERD, but I stopped taking the Prilosec two days ago to see if the Prilosec might have been causing the pain, and I am still having the pain so I don't think it is the Prilosec. The pain is worse from 3 - 6 hours after a meal. I don't smoke and drink alcohol moderately. I don't have any history of any digestive disorders other than occasional heartburn.
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