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Posted 10/9/2018 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

I have had some weird symptoms that are really starting to affect the way I live. I need to start off my saying that I feel generally fine and have been working out and go running 3 miles a day without issue.

My problem is that I have had excessive gas trapped in my stomach/under my esophagus for over 3 weeks. I saw a GI who didn't seem overly concerned and prescribed me Prilosec which so far has been limitedly effective (burping has gone down some). The gas has been so much that it has limited how much I can eat and sometimes I find myself skipping meals. I constantly feel like I have to burp to relieve the pressure and again sometimes this burping can lead to be being nauseous after meals. I get sporadic chest/belly/abdomen pain that comes and goes but is never consistently in one place or very sharp

I don't feel like I have reflux and I don't think my symptoms are a sign of anything serious as I have no blood/trouble swallowing or weakness and have never vomited. When Googling my symptoms, stomach cancer was one of the items that came up which is not helping me sleep.

I do suffer from anxiety and a stressful job and a lot of these symptoms all started after a stressful business trip where I also was eating poorly. At this point, the thought of eating can definitely make me anxious now and any appetite I have goes away.

Just looking for advice as my GI said she does not want to see me for 2 months

Thanks!

Steve
Posted 10/9/2018 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
My mother had this issue. She would have bad gas pains and stuff. They tried to give her Prilosec a few years ago, she passed away at 77 this year, and it did not help. Actually made her feel more tired and stuff. So she did not take it. She had osteo anyway and they never should have gave it to her. But her problem really most likely was she was retaining food. They never check to make sure you are digesting right for some reason. Just those PPI for whatever reason. I found that the PPI made me worse in terms of that feeling over time. If food is not moving right it can lay on your stomach. And then you will build up gases. It got so bad for me I was only eating 1000 or so calories a day. And just for weight maintenance I would need 2100. I also lift weights and jog. I needed more than that.

That Googling can really scare. I had that. I was worried about that as well. But a GI should do those checks. They should do a scope and check the stomach and stuff. I had one last year and they did not find anything of meaning according to the report. Then I was told I had a hiatal hernia and Barrett's by mistake. The PPI medicines were really starting to take a toll and they started checking me for a lot of things with blood work and stuff. But nothing.

The anxiety and stress can do these things too. It can be hard to relax. Hopefully your GI will do the scope and check to be safe. I would ask. Those PPI though can cause you to have reflux symptoms coming off. My doctor, and a few others, verified what I read in some of the studies I found. They know say PPI withdrawal can lead to reflux symptoms in those that did not previously have them.
Posted 10/10/2018 12:02 PM (GMT 0)
Please don't use Dr. Google to self diagnose, there is a lot of misinformation out there. I'm not a medical professional, but it sounds like you may have a mild case of gastritis which is irritation of the stomach lining which can be caused by - guess what??? Stress/Anxiety!! I would continue with the prescribed PPI, and give it a chance to work, results don't happen immediately (unfortunately). You would probably benefit from an anti-gas medication containing simethicone.

Sharon

Post Edited (SharonZ) : 10/10/2018 6:18:07 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/10/2018 1:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you both.
It just consumes me and I feel like it is more caused by anxiety then anything else.

I am a 30 yo male with no family history of anything serious but just want to be able to live normally again.

I have been on Prilosec for a week and it has helped but some times I still wake up feeling bloated, slightly nauseous and with the sour taste of acid in my mouth. I guess I am not a fan of the PPI as it often leaves me feeling nauseous after eating.

My GI seemed to think Anxiety was causing the enhancement of my symptoms and I have gradually learned to stop Googling and working my issues there.

At this point, I am going to continue with Prilosec or something else and in a couple of weeks if that doesn't help go back to my GI.
Posted 10/10/2018 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
A week is really too soon to expect results from the Prilosec, I would give it at least a month. I also would watch your diet during this time, and not use anything with Ibuprofen.

Sharon
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