Does this sound like gerd?

Hi all. I'm so frightened I have developed gerd my anxiety has spiralled. It all started 2 weeks ago...not sure if it's related but for a few days I had pains and cramps in abdomen followed by a day of mild burning behind naval.

Following this I had very mild infrequent bouts of indigestion, dull ache in sternum area. Since all this started I have been extra careful in what I eat and drink.

Last Tuesday after cleaning the kids rooms I was suddenly aware of an acid taste in mouth. It left my mouth and nose burnt. Once this burnt feeling subsided I then had an odd taste in my mouth for days despite brushing etc. It was dreadful but I was aware of it if that makes sense. I got myself really worked up after this. I took 1 zantac 75 pill which increased my anxiety and was unable to sleep so threw those in the bin. I've been back to the docs 3x since and he's finally prescribed omezaprol. I'm reluctant to take ppis as I know of the long term dangers. My family persuaded me to take 1 20mg and even that gave me awful nausea. I've lost 9lb in 2 weeks as I just can't stop worrying.
After taking the zantac last week and O this week the following day my dinner would just lodge in my stomach pretty much all night.
I went pill free last night and I could taste acid fumes...
I've never felt the acid rise as such, no hoarseness or cough. Just fumes and occasional indigestion. Do u think this is gerd?
Ps I'm 31, non smoker or drinker. Healthy weight.

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Post Edited By Moderator (Lanie G) : 8/25/2017 5:16:33 AM (GMT-6)

Hi, sorry just you replied. Update on current symptoms:
Acid fumes have now gone however I occasionally have a taste In my mouth and mouth generally feels quite dry despite drinking water. Some days I have a very mild irritated throat (too of throat where the dangly thing is). I'm eating small clean meals, alkaline water and sometimes take gavascon.
I live in UK. Docs just handed out ppi and told to take before they look into it further
I'm refusing to take them though and trying to deal with nturally before it worsens. I have an appointment with a allergist/nutricionist today hoping that may revel something. I'm at a loss to whether this is gerd/LPR related...

I agree take the pills for 30 days and see if it makes a difference and in the mean time make and appointment with a Gastroenterologist and start the process and see if you have Gerds.

You can do more harm to yourself leaving Gerds untreated due to the acid than I would worry about taking the pills, talk to the Gastroenterologist about this. Good Luck.