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[Scarlett]

Here's something odd I have noticed. In my attempt to take less Omeprazole I have now got more acid reflux than I had. When I get acid reflux, the middle joint in my index finger hurts- like they are joined up in some way.
This has happened repeatedly. Sqad, or anyone- why is it that when I am in pain with acid reflux that I also feel it in my finger joint?!

[Sqad]

It has been reported on many occasions that there may be a link between acid reflux and joint pains, but for the life of me, I cannot think of a reason.

It may well be coincidence and that your joint symptoms may be due to an arthritic problem although as you say the joint "flair ups" only occur with increased acidity.

[Scarlett]

It's interesting that it is literally like one thing is joined to the other- so when I get that wave of acid, I feel it in my finger joint. Only for a few seconds, and when one subsides then so does the other!