Chronic belching and heartburn - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

Vividangel1984 · 07-31-2006, 10:09 PM

I am 23 now and I have suffered with gas problems since I was 17. I used to drink a lot of soda and I thought maybe that was the one reason why. I also can't stop burping and sometimes when I eat something spicy I get horrible heartburn. I'm scared that my acid reflux..or whatever it is has progressed into something bad and might of damaged my esophagus. I have been to the doctor and all they tell me is to take antacids. They won't help me and its causing me a lot of emotional stress. I'm scared that this desease will be the death of me. Someone please help!! What should I do??

taape · 07-31-2006, 10:19 PM

Go see a GI Specialist who can give you some tests not just tell you to take over the counter pills. I would stop drinking carbonated drinks as it makes the gas/acid worse, just drink water and you will most likely notice a difference.

Vividangel1984 · 08-09-2006, 11:30 AM

Well since I've had it since I was 17 and I really didn't treat it right...do you think I might have cancer?? I am scared that I might have it.

nanci2539 · 08-09-2006, 12:38 PM

The chances of you having cancer at your age is so low it's unheard of.

You probably need to be on a PPI like Nexium. You'll need to change your diet and take life a little easier. You're only 23; don't worry too much about it. Just get to a GI doctor and you'll be fine.

Outlaw1979 · 08-09-2006, 01:49 PM

Hey man your fine you need a ppi simple as that ok think good thoughts k..