Woke up in excruciating pain
@Lushlala (4028)
Gaborone, Botswana
October 10, 2020 9:21am CST
From time to time, I get this excruciating, burning sensation in my tummy. On Thursday night, I barely slept because it reared its ugly head again. This was the worst it had ever been and the longest time it had lasted.
It comes in waves and has me doubled over in pain. This time it was so intense I felt dizzy and felt nauseous. Each time I've sought medical help, I've been told it could be heartburn or acid reflux. But I just don't know. I don't drink alcohol or fizzy drinks. I don't eat very spicy food. It's so painful I wouldn't wish it on even my worst enemy!
Have you ever experienced this? And what did you do to get rid of it?
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
25 Oct 20
Hmmm that's random - I'm not sure what COVID-19 has to do with it?
I've had this condition for years, long before COVID-19. And with this latest bout, I had no COVID-19 symptoms at all. I took the medication I was given and I'm ok now. But thanks for the suggestion - I guess.
I've had this condition for years, long before COVID-19. And with this latest bout, I had no COVID-19 symptoms at all. I took the medication I was given and I'm ok now. But thanks for the suggestion - I guess.1 person likes this
@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
27 Oct 20
@nitsbubb Hahaha no, honestly I'm NOT at all offended and sorry if I gave you that impression. I just thought it was a bit random, that's all. You know, like if I said I have toothache and somebody said, go get checked for COVID-19 Maybe it's just my dry sense of humour LOL
Oh, and thank you
Maybe it's just my dry sense of humour LOL
Oh, and thank you1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (51432)
• United States
23 Oct 20
I’m sorry that you experience this pain. I hope that it will go away and not return.
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
25 Oct 20
@Tampa_girl7 Thank you I'm much better now, so they must have worked. I've also started taking a small pinch of baking soda with my coffee in the morning as per @crazyhorseladycx's suggestion. Not every day but regularly. I was surprised to read on the packaging that it lists one of its uses as a remedy for acid!
I'm much better now, so they must have worked. I've also started taking a small pinch of baking soda with my coffee in the morning as per @crazyhorseladycx's suggestion. Not every day but regularly. I was surprised to read on the packaging that it lists one of its uses as a remedy for acid!1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
10 Oct 20
oh dear, most saddened to read 'f this. i've not much faith'n doctors these days. could be yer body 'tis not producin' 'nough acid, could be'n ulcer. lots 'f speculation'n my part. 've found though that the elders most oft 've natural healin' methods fer most any ailments.
sendin' healin' hugs ~
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
11 Oct 20
Thanks so much for your kind words, @crazyhorseladycx - I really appreciate it, they mean the world
I've also wondered about ulcers but when I've visited the doctors, they've never picked up on it. I may well look into herbal remedies.
I've also wondered about ulcers but when I've visited the doctors, they've never picked up on it. I may well look into herbal remedies.1 person likes this
@LotusEyes (2717)
• India
11 Oct 20
Eating spicy food can cause burning sensation in tummy
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@LotusEyes (2717)
• India
18 Oct 20
@Lushlala I think you should consult another doctor regarding the same.
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@RebeccasFarm (92064)
• United States
30 Nov 20
Oh no that is not good they need to do thorough work up.
As in MRI or imaging whatever you call it. That could be anything.
I am so sorry you are suffering. That does not sound like heartburn.
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
3 Dec 20
Luckily, the doctors don't seem concerned, not in a blasé kind of way but rather because it's fairly common. Plus the medication I was prescribed works a treat. Thank you for your kind words :)
@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
23 Oct 20
@DianneN I'm so glad to hear it subsided once you left teaching. Teaching has become more and more stressful it's crazy. I trained to become a teacher but ultimately went into journalism and then customer service because my mum would tell me about her horrible experiences with her students and it put me right off
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@Butterfingers (66607)
• India
10 Oct 20
Sorry about this and I can understand the pain you experienced. Hope you feel better
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Yes, that's what I do - I take an anti-acid solution as well. I also have some tablet that you chew.
