A LOT of great information there! Thanks for letting us know what you're doing about it. I honestly wouldn't have had a clue before reading your post. I hope it gets better for you quick!

Another great post! thanks BG for all the useful info.

Oh, wow was this a good read folks!!! Hope all works out BG.

I love tomatoes, have about 24 ounces of coffee a day (it is a lot huh) I know and not much citrus or alcohol. I have started slowing down even more my 1/2 a cup of food (4 ounces) takes me over a half an hour to eat. It is crazy? I just have to go really slow or I get stuck. I chew like a COW, I sometimes swallow only half of what is in my mouth and then wait and swallow the rest in a few seconds. I have been drinking the water trying to get it all in, but it is hard. I have been having the other kind of gas. The other end. LOL. You just can't take me anywhere I blame the dog!! Maybe it is what I am eating that gives me the gas? I do not burp at all and I never have. If I try to burp more than air comes up usually. I may be saying just a little too much here. Sorry..... I just love your blog BG you are the best Made any soup lately? Have a nice night. imaluckydog

I just love your blog! Thanks so much for taking the time to post this information. It sure helps people like me in the start of this quest.

Hope you feel better soon. :huh2: Amanda

thanks for sharing all that info! I've had reflux for years, and now I have Barrets Espohagus, the reflux was caused by a rare type of hiatal hernia, it was a combo or they refer to it as a "Mixed hiatal hernia" of Paraesophageal/sliding hernia. Caused me pain for years, and because of the band, they found it. The Paraesophageal could have actually killed me, so I'm thankful they found it.

However, since I now have Barrets Esophagus, the acid reflux I get really does a lot of damage, so I do everything I can not to get it. I try and not eat too late and then that helps. If I eat late, no medication helps, and it is very painful. I've learned my lesson the hard way. lol.

Thanks for sharing all your research.

Please get checked out if the Nexium doesnt work. My dad had esophageal cancer. That type of cancer goes straight to your liver and then theres little that can be done. His Dr did not completely check him out and prescribed nexium for it When actually it was a bigger issue then that. I dont think you have cancer but it is always best to get checked out. Also my dad was a heavy smoker which did not help. He had just turned 60 when he passed away. Just please g

get checked out. Love your blogs and animations. Keep me posted or I'll keep reading your blogs to keep myself posted. lol

What a great blog...I bet a lot of people are struggling with the same issue.As a backup career, you might consider medical writing...good luck I hope you can get some real longterm relief..D