what's wrong with me?? PLEASE HELP

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♥BumbleBee♥

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for the past week and a half or so my stomach has been really making alot of loud noises. and lately ive been very bloated and constipated. it feels like my entire abdominal region is full. im afraid to eat because that makes it worse. i went to the doctors today and he told me to try taking medicine for my acid reflux and see if that helps but since he was an urgent care doctor i was told to see my real doctor in 2-7 days. im scared because my mom had her gall bladder removed a few months ago and i feel like im on the same path. im only 21 years old and i am in average shape. whats wrong with me??? ive been under a fair amount of stress lately too. i just really want to know how to fix this problem. i was thinking of trying laxatives to try to expel whatever is inside me. please someone help me out here!
 
Irish Saint,

If you are not feeling any better on the antacids than by all mean go see your primary care doctor. Call the office and tell them that you need to be seen within a weeks time. Explain to them that you are experiencing abdominal pain and that your were instructed by the urgent care doctor that you saw that you needed to be seen within a weeks time.
Please do not take any laxatives, this will only mask any problem that you may have. You could also do more harm than good by using laxatives too often.

Let us know how you did at your primary care doctor.
 
today is my first day taking prilosec otc and it seems like it is helping slightly however im still getting slight abdominal pain and pressure and my lower back is hurting. i think all this worrying about it is making things even worse because ive noticed the more i worry the worse it gets. what are the odds of it being anything serious or life threatening because this is scaring the hell out of me. could it really be acid reflux related? could it be a stomach bug? i will make an appointment for this coming week with my primary care doctor but in the meantime i just want some peace of mind that i will be just fine. thanks.
 
When people are stressed, anxious or in physical pain they tend to unconsciously tighten their abdominal muscles, even while sleeping. The muscle tension may account for the back pain you're experiencing.

Constipation and bloating are not typically symptoms of reflux, although I'm glad you've found some relief with Prilosec. Viral stomach illness like the "stomach flu" or bacterial food poisoning would cause diarrhea not constipation. I think gastroparesis (slowed digestion) or IBS fit the description better. I'm sure your doctor will be able to figure this out for you quickly. You'll be fine, don't worry!

Gallbladder pain is usually localized to the upper right of the abdomen or between the shoulder blades.
 
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