Hi everyone. I've had this problem for a while but it's only recently gotten worse (last August).
Most days, I burp all day and everyday. Some days are worse than others. Most times now I feel like the food/drink I recently ate is coming back up, but only goes as far as the back of my throat. It just feels like vomit though and I'm petrified of throwing up. :( I even get a vomit taste in my mouth sometimes when I try to force a burp that just won't come up.. I've never vomited from it though, thank God. I feel nauseous most days but not to the point where I'm put off food or anything. I can eat just fine. This is really depressing me because it affects me nearly every day and all day. I just want to live normally again like I was years ago. :( To be honest, this whole problem started several years ago but it hasn't been bad at all until August last year. I'm confused and scared it's developed into esophageal/stomach cancer...
I've been to the doctors several times over this issue and they suspected GERD. However, I've taken 40mg of Omeprazole daily now for the last 4 weeks and they haven't helped. Well, they did on the first week and I felt almost perfect but then literally a week after it was back with revenge. I went back to the doctors yesterday and they told me to wait another month to see if they work, and if they don't they're going to send me in for an endoscopy which I'm fine to have, if it means finding out what this annoying issue is.
I've been tested for H.Pylori from blood tests but came back normal, so it isn't that, although I used to get a burning sensation in my stomach or sternum and a lot of pressure in my chest area. I think the tablets have cleared that up.
Thing is, I RARELY get heartburn... And it doesn't feel acidic when that vomit feeling in my throat comes up. Only every now and again that I get an acidic feeling. Like, once every month or so..
I don't really get any other symptom besides feeling nauseous and this feeling of vomit/food or whatever it is come up.. Sometimes I get the odd occasional stomach pain but it doesn't last long.
My doctor doesn't think much of it because I'm young (I'm only 18!). I'm sick and tired of this problem and it's driving me insane.... I just want to feel normal again. :( Does anyone know what this might be?
Thank you!