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SULFUR BURPS and vomiting

I have seen countless posts on the Sulfur burps and vomiting.
Since i was young i've had stomach problems (i'm only 22 now).
I've was dignosed with Acid Reflux when i was 11. Since October i've been having the Bad tasting sulfur burps, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
It starts out as the "burps" then i get severly nauseated and immediatly know i will be throwing up within the next 10-12 hours. this started out as (about) once a month and has progressed into 1-2 times a week.  I am missing one day a week of work (atleast) and it is causing me to miss out on day-to-day life with my husband and two year old!  
I recently went to a specialist and got a "Scope" done along with a few biopsies... everything came back fine. I go in Monday for an "ultrasound".
I have found that taking 2 phenergan and sleeping helps but only sometimes.
I am starting to think i may have a lactose intolerance but am not certain.
HAS ANYONE BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A DOCTOR??
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Kristina, try this:

1. Breath test for H. pylori infection of the stomach
2. Breath test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

Lactose intolerance or fructose malabsorption could also contribute to bacterial overgrowth, nausea and burping. In both conditions, bloating and diarrhea commonly appear.

What you can try before any test is:

1. Eliminate sulphur containing foods:
http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/16645?personal_page_id=801

2. Have a 4 day lactose-free diet trial and if necessary another 4 day low-fructose diet trial.

Regarding your acid reflux history, I'd suspect H. pylori first though.


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Kristina, I had the same exact symptoms as you for months and I was diagnosed with chronic gastritis. My doctor also told me to stay away from foods that contain "sulfur dioxide" because it initiates the sulfur burps. Try mentioning both the gastritis and sulfur dioxide to your doctor and see what he says. I now take Nexium and I've been symptom-free for months. I hope you get diagnosed!
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Look into Giardia, parasite infection that causes all the above symptoms and is seen down here on the border of Mexico. Transmitted thru the water or thru stool contamination. Usually treated with Alina for three days. It is very contagious, and you can reinfect yourself very easily.
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