Hello,

I was diagnosed with a small Hiatia Hernia and GERD 2 months ago. I had been suffering with Acid Reflux off and on since November 2006 but nothing like what I've experienced the past 2 months.

I've had the scope done down my throat in August and my Gastro Specialist assured me he saw nothing serious. I've had two abdominal ultrasound done - one in August and a second last week. Neither ultrasound showed any problems with my Gall Bladder, Liver etc. Also, I had a HIDA Scan completed last week. Same results...it showed by Gall Bladder is functioning at 96% which I was told is good.

I've tried Prevacid, Zantac, Carafate, Dispas, Prilosec, Nexium and Reglan but haven't found any relief.

At this point, I have absolutely no appetite and am miserable after eating almost anything. In addition to the heartburn and burping, I have a constant, uncomfortable pressure under my right rib cage and tenderness in that area.

My Gastro Specialist says it is IBS. I'm getting a second opinion next week from another specialist at Vanderbilt University.

Anyone have any ideas? Could it be H. Pylori or a Gall Bladder problem (even though my test don't indicate one)?

I'm beginning to feel a bit panicked since I'm feeling so crummy which is out of the ordinary for me. I've never has digestive problems and am anxious to start feeling better again.

Thanks....