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Having Heart Burn Under Shoulder Blade, Taken Nexum And Carafate. Suggestion?

I have heart burn all the time and it seems to be worse in my back under my left sholder blade. I take nexum, carafate. 3 weeks this has been going. Not sure what to do next.
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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If the heart burn persists despite taking nexium and carafate, you need to consult a doctor. Doctor has to rule out a heart problem and if that is okay, a UGIE needs to be done to establish the cause of heart burn.
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Having Heart Burn Under Shoulder Blade, Taken Nexum And Carafate. Suggestion?

If the heart burn persists despite taking nexium and carafate, you need to consult a doctor. Doctor has to rule out a heart problem and if that is okay, a UGIE needs to be done to establish the cause of heart burn.