GERD?

[MyDark2]

Hello, I have an issue with acid being pushed up and down my esophagus into the back of my mouth. I think I have GERD, I have been having these symptoms everyday, all the time for approximately 2 years now, getting worse over time. I have tried Prevacid and a generic of the same kind of medicine and they have done absolutely nothing for me. I am getting irritated by the constant feeling of having to push up the acid and tasting food that I have ate during the day. I also have issues lying down to go to bed, having to constantly sit up to burp. I am 19 years old and I am just tired of having to deal with this. What should I do?  

[MyDark2]

Yes, I've been to the doctor once before and she didn't listen to me. I told her before that I took acid reducing medicine prior, she still put me on prevacid, which did nothing.

My diet has changed dramatically over the past 2 years I've had this, it's only gotten worse though. I even exercise more than I ever used to and like I said, it just got worse.

It honestly doesn't matter how my head would be placed, I would still get the feeling of having to burp up. I have this happen every 15 seconds or so everyday.

Thank you for your comment though, it is much appreciated.

[selmaS]

  Hi and welcome to the  GERD forum.

Deff get to ur Dr for testing...the longer u have this condition and it is not treated correctly it can cause damage. The meds are there to help heal damage, so see the Dr to find which is the right med for u.

U will also have to modify ur diet and lifestyle and  exercise....meds alone can not help this condition and if u have stress u will have to try to do things to relax.

In lifestyle tips, it is suggested u elevate the head of ur bed to have gravity help keep the acids down where they belong and out of ur mouth and throat.

See the health pages for foods that are safe and which ones to avoid- http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/list?cid=236