Join Our Community!
Share
GERD affects up to 20% of all American adults. But what are the characteristics of this gastro-intestinal disease? And what are some effects of GERD?...
GERD can be uncomfortable. But who is at risk of developing GERD? And what muscle is responsible for GERD? Read on for risk factors and causes of GERD here....
How do you know if you're having heartburn or a heart attack? We define symptoms of both ... plus details on when to seek help for GERD here....
Avatar
Q: Gerd And Fever?
asked by: TXChica on February 23rd, 2004
New User
Okay here it goes:
for the past few weeks I have had chest pains like heartburn, but it has gotten worse over the past several days. I'm only 18 by the way. I visited the doctor and he told me I had gerd and placed me on prevacid. The pain has still continued to increase and is constant, no matter if I am eating or not. Everytime I eat I get this extremely sharp pain right below my breasts in between them. It hurts to take a deep breath, and I have had a fever the past 3 days. I went back to the doctor today and he did a chest x-ray and said he didn't see any infection. I also had to give urine and blood test. The results won't be back for a couple of days. He also increased my prevacid and told me to take it twice a day instead of one. He doesn't even know what's really wrong with me. I was hoping that maybe someone on here might be able to explain to me what is going on. I know doctors know what they are doing, but has anyone ever felt like this too?
~tina~
Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(2)
Avatar
jwdaswt
replied on March 23rd, 2008
New User
acid reflux
If your doctor hasn't already tested for H-pylori have him do so. This is a stomach bacteria that come from contaminated water or food, such as unclean ice machines at fast food places or convientent stores. It caused be to believe that I was either having a heart attact or gall bladder attact. The pain between my shoulder blades made it impossible to take a deep breath. Sound familiar? It is a simple blood test then 2 wks of the right meds (which are terrible but well worth it. You will feel like a new person!
Hope this helps
Did you find this post useful?
|
User Profile
MandMs
replied on March 25th, 2008
Extremely eHealthy
Do you have constant pain in your upper abdomen, more under rib cage on right side?
Do you feel nauseous?
Did you find this post useful?
|
Quick Reply
Search