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Q: Gerd attacks and abdominal pain

asked by: dskinner on May 21st, 2009

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I have had gerd for ten years. recantly it has gotton worse I thought I was having a heart attack so did the doctor at the hospital. I have at least four attacks a week and have to double my medication at times. I am going to see a specialist in June. I would like to know if this would make my abdomon hurt and swell it is also very hard? please help.

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zigemyster

replied on May 22nd, 2009

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There is always a possibility. You will be seeing a gastroenterologist in June, correct?

I'd be careful about doubling medication without consent from your doctor as by doing so on your own could actually make your problem worse.

Good Luck,

~Zig

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