Heartburn, expanded ribs, back spasms
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| Tue, 09-07-2004 - 5:57pm |
I went to my doctor about severe burning from my breastbone to my bellybutton. I have also experienced my upper ribs expanding outward to where I had to add bra spacers in my bra to even wear it. All my muscles spasm - from stomach to back. The doctor put me on prilosec and said the swelling would go down. I've been on the medicine for 2 weeks. My lower abdomin swelling has reduced. However, the space under my ribs has not. It hurts just as badly as it did then right under my breastbone and along the left rib bone. I have had bouts with nausea. My back goes crazy if I even attempt to wear a bra, no matter how loose. I can't wear belts either.
Has anyone ever heard of this? Should I wait until the 8 weeks of prilosec is up before I return to my doctor about the rest of the swelling? Or should I see a chiropractor?
Any help is so appreciated! Thank you.
Jennifer

I am no doctor
thanks,
Jennifer
Thanks Jennifer For getting back to Us.
Hi Jennifer!
Welcome to the board!!