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I’m Not Sure What‘s Going On. I’m Getting A Sharp Burning Pain In My Epigastric Area. Pretty Sure It’s Not Cardiac. Maybe Medication Side E?

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San Diego, CA
October 26, 2024
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It’s possible that the sharp burning pain in your epigastric area could be a side effect of medication. For instance, some Parkinson’s medications like Duopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa) can cause gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. It’s important to inform your doctor immediately if you experience Show Full Answer

It’s possible that the sharp burning pain in your epigastric area could be a side effect of medication. For instance, some Parkinson’s medications like Duopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa) can cause gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. It’s important to inform your doctor immediately if you experience pain in your abdomen or other severe side effects. Always consult your healthcare provider to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment.

October 26, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Carvo, word check error

October 27, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have had the same gastric issue with coughing. My GI doctor performed an upper gastroduodenoscopy. The results showed stomach fluid reaching my upper trachea. Chest x-ray was neg for infection. I didn’t want a prescription for anything. I told him that I would raise my head of bed at home and take over the counter antacids. Further, I would return as soon as I feel that burning feeling. He also found a pancreatic shelf in my stomach. It’s non functioning and 1% of the nation are born with one. Anyway, the PD is starting to cause this burning and stomach fluids to escape from my stomach into my trachea. The cargo-levadopa was also increased.
Hope you find out what’s going on with you. This was my experience.

October 27, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I’m a PA so I run through my head what this might be. I appreciate any feedback and of course I’ve discussed with my neurologist. Their reply was a quick one and not very helpful.

October 26, 2024

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