I have a really dull ache just below my ribs and fill a little bit sick, and I am not wanting to eat. Am I right in thinking this is Indigestion??
I have tried Gaviscon tablets and it works for half hour or so but then the feeling comes back, whether I have eaten or not! Any other suggestions to how I can get rid of this feeling, I dont want to be feeling like this all over xmas, but I am in work till Friday, and have had a lot of time off sick and for docs appointment due to other illness so cant really take anymore time off.
I had heartburn and indigestion for 30yrs, I assumed that it was something which ran in my family as my father had it and ulcers.
About 6months ago i decided to lose some weight ,i was 17stone I am now down to 14st 8lbs, I cut out all the usual things like bread..pasta ,all carbs and i stopped drinking coffee, guess what? I don't suffer anymore, It might not be the answer to your problems but its worth a try, but still think about a visit to your doctor.
cym, how long does this pain last? I get a similar dull ache which goes on for hours and hours and prevents me from sleeping. My doctor has diagnosed this as a Stomach Ulcer and has prescribed me medication for it. The trouble with an ulcer is that it can flare up at any time. Stress and anxiety normally cause my flare-ups.
The next appointment I could get at my docs is Monday! The indigestion has got a lot better, I have been using the liquid gaviscon, but I have needed to go to the toilet alot, which was very annoying with my having a three course meal for my works do yesterday, everyone was drinking and I just couldnt face it! I seem better today, the indigestion has basically gone it is just the toilet issue now! Thank you for your advice!