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Could this be GORD?

(28 Posts)
Charleygirl5 Sun 17-Feb-19 09:44:47

What is GORD?

harrigran Sun 17-Feb-19 09:39:12

I had exactly the same symptoms and mine was caused by a bowel problem.
Don't overthink this at this stage, have the endoscopy and take it from there.

Aglassofroseplease Sun 17-Feb-19 09:31:10

Are my symptoms GORD or what? I'm worrying myself sick and googling and thinking the worst. I've got an appointment for an endoscopy this Saturday coming.

I've had digestion problems for years and I usually manage it myself by avoiding certain foods etc but it's been getting worse. I'm full of wind, bloating and gurgles and I get acid indigestion and I've IBS too. If I eat a largish meal I find it really hard to swallow it as if my oesophagus has closed up. So I avoid going out for meals etc without taking gaviscon.

I've tried to deal with it myself by looking for triggers. it but it seems to have flared up recently, especially since after Xmas when I've had a bad cough/cold virus for about 5 weeks. Could it be connected?

Does anyone have similar symptoms?