GERD but afraid I might have something else?

Hi everyone, I'm 27 y/o, 5'8 160lbs male and was diagnosed with GERD several months ago, after having a barium swallow done. Endoscope revealed excess acid and was put on Pantoprozole initially and then Dexilant. The PPIs didn't really help me much and I still continued to have acid reflux issues. I'll try to list all of my symptoms here:

I started getting loose, feather stools a several months ago. I noticed I couldn't digest green vegetables and would see them in bits when I have bowel movements. Every time I drink liquids (mostly water), I burp up liquids/foams.  I also have to burp oftentimes after eating, sometimes by turning my body to the left. I also notice a cold, minty feeling in my throat. I don't feel much pain in the abdominal area but I did have some pain under my left rib cage that went away. I guess my main concern is burping liquids when I drink water or other drinks. I had a blood test back in March 2015 and everything was normal except my cholestrol level.  I recently had another blood test done and it showed that my liver enzymes were a little high: AST-63 and ALT-86. I don't smoke or drink, but I do eat junk food as I live by myself. I tend to worry a lot and the GIs I've been to haven't been much of a help. I read stuff on pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, etc. and it's not helping.

Are these still symptoms of GERD/acid reflux? What other tests can I do to help my situation? I started eating more healthy, started exercising. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hi Lunat1c, welcome to the forum.

Try the diet, GERD friendly posted by the moderator on this forum. To have proper test done will help. Sometimes you have low acid or having high acid. Too much water could make you burp and some cases could lead to reflux. Drink little sip at a time. Try alkaline water this had helped me.
God bless.

Hi lunat1c,
That's a relief to have liver test back to normal.
I did not have a good result with PPI (Pantoprazole and omneprazole). But since my doctor told me to take it as it will take sometime to kick in, took it for 6 weeks. 20 mg to 40 mg. Had few doctors visit, test and xray. E.R. trip was costly but i had difficulty breathing and high blood pressure. Then was diagnosed with GERD. Not much the doctor did even if i was feeling horrible. Just kept pushing the PPI and up the dosage.

I am not a doctor and we are different, as i did this myself, i wean from ppi after 6 weeks then took Zantac for almost 3 weeks. Then tums and rolaids. I had acid rebound and had low acid. It took a lot of trial and error what i can eat. Lost 20 lbs since June.
This is a tough journey and takes time to heal. I got better everyday. I have cried a lot and prayed a lot more.
This forum have helped me. Friends that are willing to share their experience and i learned a lot.
God bless.

Hi Cyndy,
Than you for your reply. I had this post from October of last year regarding antibiotic and taking PPI for 6 weeks. Those had caused a lot of trouble than good. I change lifestyle and prayed so hard.

To give an update that I am healed now. Though I changed my eating habits and eating leaner. I healed naturally.

All the best. God bless.

Hi Lillye,

Yes I was using Apple Cider but during the early part of the GERD my stomach was so sensitive that the ACV gives me discomfort. Therefore have mixed it with my food and that gave me better results. Manuka Honey 20+Bio Active helped me, one tsp in the morning for three months. I also prayed a lot and most of all that had helped me. I replied to this post since 2015. Since then I got better, I have healed naturally.

At first it was very scary and in much pain. Sleepless nights, anxiety, depression and not able to eat anything.

My experience, with God nothing is impossible.

All the best. Get well soon.

God bless.

Tu Wang said...
Hi Lillye,

Yes I was using Apple Cider but during the early part of the GERD my stomach was so sensitive that the ACV gives me discomfort. Therefore have mixed it with my food and that gave me better results. Manuka Honey 20+Bio Active helped me, one tsp in the morning for three months. I also prayed a lot and most of all that had helped me. I replied to this post since 2015. Since then I got better, I have healed naturally.

At first it was very scary and in much pain. Sleepless nights, anxiety, depression and not able to eat anything.

My experience, with God nothing is impossible.

All the best. Get well soon.

God bless.

Hello again Tu Wang,

we have the same bad experience after antibiotics. I would like to ask you how did you discover that you have too low acid stomach? Did you have a phmetry and impedance test ? Your story is very encouraging to me.

Mary

I just posted about GERD. I forgot to mention I got Barrett's disease of the esophagus from reflux, as well. Need to be checked with every 6 months with a scope, as this is a form of pre-cancer. Mine was caught very early, I am lucky. I just want to people to be aware that Acid Reflux can turn out to be a lot worse. Barrett's disease can cause throat cancer if not closely monitored. All from GERD. They have now come out with a new study that long term use of anti-reflux prescription medication causes lasting, short term memory. I have been on Omeprazole for at least 4 yrs. And yes, my short term memory is horrible. Funny, my long term memory is even better. My GI Dr. refused to fill any for me, but mine is so bad, I have to take them until another surgery. My Primary prescribes them now. If there is anyone that knows if my weight is an issue in the surgery, please post back. Respectful, good criticism, is always welcome.