cersei
23-11-15, 15:15
I posted recently about having this horrible hunger-like discomfort. I can only describe it as it literally feels like I'm hungry (gnawing is really how I'd describe it) about 1-2 hours after I've eaten but does now seem to be relieved by burping (if only for a few seconds and it does sometimes feel to get stuck in my chest). It also seems worse at night. I've had it probably for about 4 weeks now, but I have to say it HAS improved very slightly on its own, as I was feeling hungry ALL the time before.
I finally went to the doctor about it who wasn't concerned and told me that in no way can it be cancer or anything sinister (I'm a 22-year-old female and he said it's unheard of. He felt all my abdomen and said it was all fine). He told me that it's excess stomach acid that has likely been brought on by my anxiety and prescribed me omeprazole 20mg once a day for a month. He said if my symptoms don't improve or they get better and come back, I may have to go for tests (not what a HA sufferer really wants to hear). I've never had any stomach problems before.
I've been taking the omeprazole for about 4 days now but can't say I've felt much of an improvement. I don't suppose anyone has had any similar experience as this? Or how long omeprazole has taken to improve symptoms? I also don't really know when the best time to take omeprazole is, as I've been taking it in the evenings after my evening meal which perhaps isn't the best time.
I just want to get back to normal. It's making me miserable. ):
I finally went to the doctor about it who wasn't concerned and told me that in no way can it be cancer or anything sinister (I'm a 22-year-old female and he said it's unheard of. He felt all my abdomen and said it was all fine). He told me that it's excess stomach acid that has likely been brought on by my anxiety and prescribed me omeprazole 20mg once a day for a month. He said if my symptoms don't improve or they get better and come back, I may have to go for tests (not what a HA sufferer really wants to hear). I've never had any stomach problems before.
I've been taking the omeprazole for about 4 days now but can't say I've felt much of an improvement. I don't suppose anyone has had any similar experience as this? Or how long omeprazole has taken to improve symptoms? I also don't really know when the best time to take omeprazole is, as I've been taking it in the evenings after my evening meal which perhaps isn't the best time.
I just want to get back to normal. It's making me miserable. ):