Sudden Onset Heartburn/Acid Reflux

[Edge13 64]

I, 49 M, am over 2 years post RNY, and it has been a success story for the most part. Everything was going along fine, until just over a month ago, when all of a sudden I had severe reflux (first time since procedure), and it hasn't gone away. There's like a burning pain in my chest at times, feels like gas, right in the center at the point where the breastbone comes together. Had heart and lungs checked, and nothing abnormal was detected.

It's not by any means crippling, but it is concerning. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Thank you.

[Hope4NewMe 173]

Have you been checked for an ulcer? Usually you can just take the meds for a few weeks and you will start to feel better. It does seem to be slow process though. Hope you figure it out and feel better soon.

[ChunkCat 732]

Have they tested you for bile reflux? The treatment for this is a bit different and it is possible to have bile reflux after an RNY. Talk to your doctor about this, they will probably want to do some GI imaging or an endoscopy to figure out what is going on. There are meds that will work for this but you have to get the right diagnosis first. Good luck!!

[Edge13 64]

Thank you both. It feels like we may be on the right path with an endoscopy.

[Edge13 64]

Just an update to close this out... It was/still is costochondritis, with a case of bronchitis that never really went away confusing the issue. Bronchitis is hopefully gone. 🤞🏾 Chest is still in pain, but on the mend. To be clear, this was an inflammation of the cartilage between my ribs, and it felt like acid, lung pain, and heart attack all in one. I'd never heard of costochondritis before this. Thanks guys!

[learn2cook 588]

I imagine this is a very deep and painful experience and wish you full recovery!