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Q: pain below breastbone

asked by: lioness2001 on August 14th, 2008

New User

Hi -

I've been experiencing pretty constant pain below my ribcage in the middle. I had an endoscopy and was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. I also had an ultrasound which was normal. An ekg was normal as well. I'm taking Nexium twice a day and Sucralfate a few times a day but sometimes it makes it worse. Despite all this, I still get heartburn occasionally and the dull pain doesn't really go away. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm contacting my gastroenterologist again tomorrow. Embarassed

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^Serenity^

replied on August 19th, 2008

Moderator

Hi

What did your doctor say at your appointment?

lioness2001

replied on August 19th, 2008

New User

Hi - My doctor put me on Protonix and says it's the hiatal hernia, although he does not know why the meds are not working. They may do a gastro-nasal test next. I happened to speak to someone yesterday who also said the meds do not work for her and surgery was suggested. I am not going that route, until I've exhausted all roads!

Lillian2009

replied on January 26th, 2009

New User

I'm curious to know what happened to you Lioness2001?

I have had the same problems over the last month or so, and no meds have helped. I also have hiatal hernia. BUT, now I'm told that it is probably my gallbladder, and that it needs to come out.

katch

replied on January 26th, 2009

Experienced User

I have that problem right now. I was diagnosed in October 2007 with a hernia. I was put on prilosec and urisodol. In June of last year I stopped taking them because I moved. The doc I have now, won't treat me. My liver enzymes are elevated and for the last two weeks, I have spent my days either in the bathroom or on the couch with a heating pad. I have all ready had my gall bladder out. I really wish I knew what was next. katch

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