burping?

[Dave1216]

I am a 49 year old male, and I have been battling problems with acid reflux for years. I burp constantly, and have tried every medication possible but with little to no relief. I barely eat anything anymore, and have lot quite a bit of weight. The burping and gas are getting increasingly worse. I have been tested for gallbladder problems, and related things, but no one seems able to say anything except acid reflux. I just want some relief!! Any thoughts on this? Thank you.

[Dave1216]

Thank you so much for all the help, I will definitely keep all this in mind!!!

[Jangela]

My husband, an ex reflux sufferer of 10 plus years, swears by this regimen:
    One Source Naturals broad spectrum digestive enzyme capsule with each meal to help break down food.
    Activated charcoal capsules to soak up excess acid and gas, as needed. (All natural)
   He drinks a bit of aloe juice or wheatgrass juice before bed. This seems to almost eliminate his gas, and he had HORRIBLE burping and gas. He also eats yogurt and apples daily. Please try these things and keep taking them. They have virtually eliminated all symptoms of reflux. He is a new person!  All the above can be found at a health food store.Good luck to you.

[bcb1200]

I had Bartonella (a common co-infection with lyme disease) and it gave me reflux, gerd, and gastritis.

It is gone once I got proper treatment.


Common symptoms of bartonellosis include:

___Fatigue (often with agitation, unlike Lyme disease, which is more exhaustion)

___Low grade fevers, especially morning and/or late afternoon, often associated with feelings of "coming down with the flu or a virus"

___Sweats, often morning or late afternoon (sometimes at night) - often described as "thick" or "sticky" in nature

___Headaches, especially frontal (often confused with sinus) or on top of head

___Eye symptoms including episodes of blurred vision, red eyes, dry eyes

___Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and sometimes hearing problems (decreased or even increased sensitivity - so-called hyperacusis)

___Sore throats (recurring)

___Swollen glands, especially neck and under arms

___Anxiety and worry attacks; others perceive as "very anxious"

___Episodes of confusion and disorientation that are usually transient (and very scary); often can be seizure-like in nature

___Poor sleep (especially difficulty falling asleep); poor sleep quality

___Joint pain and stiffness (often both Left and Right sides as opposed to Lyme which is often on one side only with pain and stiffness that changes locations)

___Muscle pains especially the calves; may be twitching and cramping also

___Foot pain, more in the morning involving the heels or soles of the feet (sometimes misdiagnosed as plantar fasciitis)

___Nerve irritation symptoms which can be described as burning, vibrating, numb, shooting, etc.

___Tremors and/or muscle twitching

___Heart palpitations and strange chest pains

___Episodes of breathlessness

___Strange rashes recurring on the body often, red stretch marks, and peculiar tender lumps and nodules along the sides of the legs or arms, spider veins

___Gastrointestinal symptoms, abdominal pain and acid reflux

___Shin bone pain and tenderness