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How Can Hiatal Hernia Along With Fibromyalgia Be Treated?

I have a hiatal hernia. I am currently taking hydrocodone with acetaminophen and motrin 800mg. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. the hydrocodone has eased my pain the motrin seems to irritate my stomach and has cause me to vomit often. I tested how the medicines made me feel my not taking them together for a month. during that time I noticed the change. should I try to partner with my doctor to ask him to increase the hydrocodone to every six hours and eliminate the motrin. chronic pain. I have been suffering in silence. I am trying and willing to try other methods. I know I need to loose weight. iam currently trying. any suggestions.
Mon, 25 Feb 2019
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Hi,

I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

This type of swallowing difficulty may indicate a specific condition called hiatal hernia should be considered and this means that stomach is protruding through diaphragm muscle.

It may cause breathing difficulties, nausea, swallowing difficulties and irritation of stomach. It will also be aggravated by certain food or medications, stress and smoking. You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. Also, certain antiacid medications may be required and as last option, it is possible to perform surgical repair of hernia especially if there are progressive respiratory discomfort and dyspepsia. To diagnose it you should do gastroscopy and if this is negative as in your case then you should do contrast x-rays of the stomach.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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How Can Hiatal Hernia Along With Fibromyalgia Be Treated?

Hi, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This type of swallowing difficulty may indicate a specific condition called hiatal hernia should be considered and this means that stomach is protruding through diaphragm muscle. It may cause breathing difficulties, nausea, swallowing difficulties and irritation of stomach. It will also be aggravated by certain food or medications, stress and smoking. You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. Also, certain antiacid medications may be required and as last option, it is possible to perform surgical repair of hernia especially if there are progressive respiratory discomfort and dyspepsia. To diagnose it you should do gastroscopy and if this is negative as in your case then you should do contrast x-rays of the stomach. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon