text: i have a messed up belly =(? okay, so short story, i used to be able to eat just about anything. as of a few years ago, i started having trouble when i ate tomato products, pizza, etc. doctor started me on prilosec stating i had severe acid reflux, and told me that if i had any future issues (which i did go back in for) to double up on the days that i eat spicy stuff and when i drink. well obviously you are not gonna be prepared every time, especially spur of the moment. now everything is making me so sick, and i can stick to bland, non-spiced foods only without getting sick. (like tonight i ate spaghetti and thought i would die) i feel nauseous like i'm going to throw up, get diaharrea, and stomach gets rock hard. also have gas from time to time. my question is, could it be gall bladder? (anyone who has had this) and should i go ahead and spring for the ultrasound he said i could request? i have to pay out of pocket, no insurance. any help is appreciated. =) yes, could very well be the gallbladder but i bet it is just severe reflux or maybe irritable bowel syndrome. some people cannot eat spicy foods and that is just the way it is. you may be one of those people. ask your doctor about an upper gi series x ray that will show the reflux and will show if you have a hiatal hernia that may be increasing the irritation with the reflux. the ultrasound may be a good idea but if you are not having these problems when you eat bland then i would wait. whatever you decide the ultrasound and upper gi are not real expensive. it is when you move into the ct and mri phase that is crippling to the pocketbook. good luck to you. let me know if i can help in any other way.