gent1
06-26-2008, 04:33 PM
Is it common to be belching frequently, and feeling as if you have to belch all the time. I am taking 1 capsule everying morning (20mg) of prilosec per my Dr. It seems here just the past couple days my reflux has flared up and I am belching more frequently.
This past weekend I had a few beers and that seems to have maybe triggered this flare up. Are most people with reflux problems staying away from alcohol/soda?
This past weekend I had a few beers and that seems to have maybe triggered this flare up. Are most people with reflux problems staying away from alcohol/soda?
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Vanessa74
06-26-2008, 04:38 PM
I too belch quite frequently - more than I can every remember in the past before all this GERD stuff started - and it does seem worse when the Ol Heartburn really kicks up.
I cannot tolerate alcohol or soda AT ALL - cannot even TOUCH chocolate or coffee - is miserable to have to give up so much and still feel awful.....
Vanessa
I cannot tolerate alcohol or soda AT ALL - cannot even TOUCH chocolate or coffee - is miserable to have to give up so much and still feel awful.....
Vanessa
TEdds83
06-26-2008, 05:32 PM
HI Gent1! Welcome to the club! I am on prilosec too for about 3 to 4 weeks now. I belch after everymeal and drink and I was never like that. I have to stay away from pop, alcohol, chocolate and red sauces. Its all awful! I am mad about that. I even took two 20 mg of prilosec yesterday and I really don't know what's gonna help. I know I have only had this a month... I can't imagine how the others feel who have been dealing with this for WAY longer!
Hang in there!:angel:
Hang in there!:angel:
MountainReader
06-27-2008, 12:07 AM
Belching is a definite symptom of reflux. Especially if you do any bending after you have eaten. The first time I was diagnosed with reflux about 6-7 years ago, it was after I went in to see a doctor because of excessive belching. I had no idea at the time that it was a reflux symptom. I didn't have any heartburn at all. I had never had a belching problem before, then one weekend I helped someone lay a brick path. Every time I bent to lay a brick I belched. How miserable and embarrassing. I think they thought I was doint it on purpose. Protonix helped me for a couple years, then I developed a chronic cough. Had to go on a double dose PPI then.
With regards to the alcohol, it is an absolute reflux trigger and should be avoided. For me, beer and wine are the worst. Sometimes, I belch the alcohol for a couple days if I have a drink. I've gotten to the place that I have less than one drink a year anymore. They I give in and have one and regret it afterwards.
With regards to the alcohol, it is an absolute reflux trigger and should be avoided. For me, beer and wine are the worst. Sometimes, I belch the alcohol for a couple days if I have a drink. I've gotten to the place that I have less than one drink a year anymore. They I give in and have one and regret it afterwards.