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Posted 4/2/2016 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
about a month ago I got really sick and anxious. While recovering I woke up one night with intense burning under my sternum (2 inches maybe). The pain went away with only slight burning very periodically. Since that time, I have been having all sorts of stomach problems impacting my life. No history of GI problems prior.

- Burping lots (especially when I stand up). I can flex my stomach and push air up and burp.

- general feeling of being unwell

- constant acid in my mouth 24-7.

I've tried a ppi but nothing much in terms of relief. All tests so far (blood work, X-ray ultrasound are negative). Waiting on a H pylori test.

So just asking what people think....ulcer? Hiatal hernia?

I'm so down about this :(

Thank you
Posted 4/2/2016 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Hoshie,

I'm not a doctor but can share from my experiences and what I've learned from others here. It could be reflux, or GERD, which causes the symptoms you mentioned. An ulcer, from what folks describe here, is terribly painful, but it doesn't seem that pain is an ongoing issue for you here. A hiatal hernia isn't always felt or symptomatic but, when it is, it can cause shortness of breath, breathing and pain difficulties upon exertion, chest pain, etc. A hiatal hernia can cause or contribute to GERD, too.

You may wish to speak to your doctor about reflux. The acid in your mouth seems to align with reflux, as does the burping and the sternum pain. They can so some tests to determine the severity of your reflux or GERD so as to provide you with an appropriate and effective plan of action. Many of us have been through the testing process and some folks find huge relief with the right medication combination.

I wish you well -- and keep us posted here!
Posted 4/2/2016 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Cali.

I was at the ER today. They ordered an upper endo for this week, so I guess we will see. My biggest concern is stomach cancer because I chewed for 15 years, but they don't think so based on other tests.

His best guess was h pylori or gastritis. Told me to double up the ppi. Man this acid is freakin awful
Posted 4/3/2016 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
Over the counter PPIs are usually only half prescription strength. Some people, like me, only get relief from certain PPIs. I would try a different one or check the dosage. But you should be seeing a doctor for taking these medicines!

You also have to take PPIs correctly, or they won't work. See the archives. The search box at the top of the page.
Posted 5/16/2016 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
So just an update for me. Had an endoscopy, h pylori test, cat scans, ultrasounds, bloodwork....so many tests and everything comes back negative. Continue to feel awful with lots of burping, subtle bad taste and uneasy stomach. It has gotten a little better over the past month, but nothing to write home about.

My wife has developed the same symptoms, but she is pregnant, so I attribute the burping and sickness to that.

Thinking this will go on indefinitely depresses me so much.
Posted 5/16/2016 10:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hoshie,

What kinds of foods are you eating? And what kinds of beverages are you drinking? If your endoscopy, bloodwork, etc. all came back negative, then there are several possibilities. So we should eliminate them one by one.

Lots of burping means your digestive tract is creating a lot of gas, so this could be a response to what you are eating and/or a possibility of SIBO, which is bacterial overgrowth in your small intestine.

http://chriskresser.com/sibo-what-causes-it-and-why-its-so-hard-to-treat/

Stay away from sugars for awhile (at least 2-3 months), absolutely no sodas or energy drinks, no alcohol, no chocolate, no foods with MSG, and eat only whole foods. Stay away from dairy and all gluten for 90 days before trying them again.

Take a probiotic supplement for about 30 days and see if it helps.

Keep a food journal for a week and keep track of which foods might be triggering your symptoms.
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