Question:
10 months post-op and experiencing pain

The last week or so, I wake up each morning with a dull, burning sensation just below my sternum. It continues off and on through the day and get's worse again at night. It makes me feel hungry, although I don't think I am. When I drink water fast, which I have always been able to do, it flares up. Any idea what it may be? Should I see my doc - and if so which one? My surgeon, PCP, or go directly to the gastro guy? Thanks!    — PaulaM (posted on December 11, 2002)

December 11, 2002
Call your surgeon and tell him the symptoms. He can either refer you to the appropriate Dr or see you himself if he thinks you should.
   — ZZ S.

December 11, 2002
It may be an ulcer. That burning pain is associated with an ulcer. The PCP/surgeon will probably refer you to the gastro guy, but I'd check in with both of them first.
   — Cindy R.

December 11, 2002
Sounds like an ulcer to me . . . If it were me I would talk to my dr. Ulcers are bad juju.
   — ctyst