I Have had stomach problems for all of my life. I was always constipated as a child, and now 36 years later I'm still fighting problems.
I have had 2 Upper GI's and was told I have acid reflux.
He had perscribed Pepcid, which worked for a while. (Years ago)
I should also state I have minor Anxiety and take Xanax as needed...maybe 1 -2 mil throughout a week.
Also I am vomit phobic...haven't thrown up since I was about 6 and am petrified of seeing, hearing or thinking that I will throw up, and sometimes work myself up with nerves if I think I am going to throw up.
Anyway's. I consider myself regular (bowels) if I have one solid bowel movement once a day every morning. 3 Years Ago, I was at the doctor from severe cramping in my left side, he diagnosed constipation and told me to take fiber every day...which I do. (No Tests were performed)
I had been in the doctor 4 years ago because of a 2 week bout of diarreah & he said IBS...take fiber. (No tests were performed)
Everytime I eat, whether it be carbs, protien, fiber..I get a sour stomach, EXCESSIVE Gas (belching & flatulance).
Flatulance is instant, and constant after eating. This mostly happens after my lunch or dinner's and alway's after eating at a restraunt...sometimes I will start to get a gurgling feeling, like I am going to have diarreah. Freinds have told me I THINK MYSELF into feeling this way?? Could that be possible?
Nowaday's, My bowels never feel like I empty completely, and they are hardly ever solid...not watery, but not solid. I never have blood, or moucus.
And finnally, lately I have had a taste in the back of my throat that is sour, and feels like something is there, not a lump, just a escess of saliva...It subsides when I clear my throat, but will come back immediatley. I do have sinus problems
I have not had any weight loss...and my diet is not the greatest, but I do try to get in alot of water, and some form of vegetables every day...someday's my whole day will consist of carbs, unfortunatley, I am a picky eater.
I can't bring myself to believe this is all in my head...I physically feel aweful, and do have these symptoms.
My question is, does any of this sound like it could be GERD, ACID REFLUX, HIATUS HERNIA, ANXIETY? What medications could be recommended, and which doctor should I see to look into of all these symptoms.