Hello,
I'm new here so apologies if I've posted in the wrong place.
Bit of back story, Ive suffered for around 6-7 (I was around 19/20 when it started I'm 27 now) years with on going indigestion and just always taken antacids and got on with it, about 5 months ago it started to get a little worse and become a daily occurance and was set off by certain foods mostly. I went to the doctors and they prescribed omperazole which I was taking, they said to take it for a while and then ring back. It was helping but not all the time. So they put me on a daily dose for two months, i take it in the morning and it normally prevents me getting the indigestion but without it I would get it. I started getting acid reflux too, sometimes loss of appetite but mostly a good appetite. I suffer with severe aniexty and I'm a ridiculously serial googler. The doctors have referred me for an endoscopy a few weeks ago because of the ongoing indigestion they said they weren't worried just wanted to check but now I've worried myself silly that maybe I've got stomach cancer and now I'm absolutely petrified for my appointment next week. I've got a fiance and 2 boys that I'm petrified of leaving behind. Just wondering if anyone had any similar experiences and would give me some advice. Again I'm awfully sorry if I've posted in the wrong place. Thanks so much.
Hi
I can understand how worried you are just now but your symptoms could be a number of things rather than stomach cancer. I had severe indigestion a number of years ago caused by stress and in no way related to stomach cancer. The endoscopy will provide more information and then you will know what you are dealing with. It’s easy to use doctor Google and it scares you to bits! Whatever it is there will be a treatment so try not to worry!
Good luck and let us know how you get on!
Jac
Hello Tillytrot
i noticed that no one had replied to your question so didn’t want it to go unnoticed.
I too have Upper GI stomach cancer and would be happy to chat with you about it.
Take care.
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