Constant acid reflux

For almost 10 years since the age of 16 I have been experiencing heartburn type symptoms. I've had numerous doctors tell me it could be heartburn, hiatal hernia, and/or a peptic ulcer.  I have an appointment for an endoscopy coming up to figure out the exact cause.  I've been prescribed omeprazole 20mg which does not even seem to make any kind of dent in relieving symptoms as well as over the counter medications.  My symptoms mainly consist of acid or bile coming up my throat CONSTANTLY more than 100 times a day probably, hiccups along with it, severe pressure/pain in upper abdomen below the sternum, constipation, feeling full after small meals, stomach noises constantly, gas, and nausea.  The type of diet i eat does not seem to make a difference with symptoms as I have cut out fatty foods, processed foods, and carbonated drinks as well as caffeine.  No particular food has ever seemed to trigger these symptoms which I find odd (but I cut out the trigger foods anyway).  I was wondering what exactly do my symptoms sound like? And if there is any other life style changes or medications I could take to relieve this?

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
You have dyspeptic and reflux symptoms.
Take prokinetics along with omeprazole for better relief.
An upper GI endoscopy along with biopsy should be done. 24 hours pH monitoring test should be done for evaluating reflux.

[missmotility7]

i know exactly how you feel i have it 4 years now.on nexium 40mg twice a day(thats 80mg altogether)that seems to make no difference.i take 1600mg of cemetidine(4 x400mgs throughout the day)this tab helps a little i think! also 4 motillium a day.if i am very bad none of these meds work.its agony i feel like someone is choking me and my throat feels nettled.then my shoulder gets seriously knotted.had endoscopy and manometry to measure amount of acid in the stomach.diagnosis..hiatus hernia, low motility esophegas,esophegitis,gastritis throughout the stomach.its going on too long the worst feeling ever.it makes me so ratty to be around as im in discomfort,i really feel for you try cemetine brand name cimeldine.take care.by the way food i eat makes no difference anything or everything can trigger.it stress is the biggest trigger.let me know how you are doing.

[celina1975]

ive had acid reflux for nine years nexium prilosec zegered prevacid nothing worked i let the dr's convince me to do this surgery called nissen fundoplication which i wouldnt recommend to anyone cuz my symptoms are ten times worse. according to the dr's my surgery was a success but im nauseaus all day lost 40pounds and feel miserable now i take klonopin to help with the anxiety............