Hello. I have had a burning sensation in my lower abdomen for around 7 weeks now (Also some weakness) all bloods were checked and Thyroid - all fine. I have a history of reflux, around 5 weeks ago I ran out of omeprezole and was taking one zantic tablet per day instead. This is when my symptoms became worse, I experienced black stools and slight constipation and then loose stools alternating. Also started to experience some difficulty swallowing (Not liquid or solids - just general swallowing). At times I had breathlessness and a heavy sensation in my chest,as well as some days where I was so weak I could hardly get out of bed. At this stage I sent in stool samples and had all bloods done again - all fine. My doctor told me to try taking more omeprezole (20mg twice a day). This was 2 weeks ago and although the chest pain has improved and the bowel movements are better - I still have the mild burning in the lower abdomen, the uncomfortable swallowing and at times a sort of tense neck with a tight feeling on the right side. The worst thing is that I still have periods of awful weakness. I'm beginning to think I'm going mad. I am becoming very panicky and very depressed at times. I was completely fit and healthy before this - it has all been rather sudden, my only ever complaint was acid reflux. I am 42 years old. I have no coughing or blood coming from anywhere. It's the weak ness that scares me the most. I have an OGD next week and am terrified as I think only something like cancer can cause this kind of weakness. Now I'm starting to loose sleep with the worry.
Thanks for listening
Julie