I was diagnosed with Acid Reflux disease 15 years ago. I have been on an acid blocker (prevacid) and some others over the years. The condition has slowly worsened. About 5 years ago, I started feeling constant nausea that literally lasted one year. The constant nausea tapered off after that and since then, it comes and goes throughout the day and evening. I still take Prevacid everyday for the acid reflux.

My doctor sent me to a gastroenterologist (stomach specialist) and they ran a scope with a camera into my stomach. They said the bottom of my stomach looked red and irritated and that was all they found. They did not believe it was contributing to my nausea. Nothing further was done. I have been living with this nausea that comes and goes ever since. I am not sure what to do anymore. I am writing this because I am just getting tired of it.

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My son is 11yrs old. He has been have chest pains for the last 4 months. I have taken him to John’s Hopkins Hospital which specializes in children. They have put him on medication for acid reflux. He is still having the pains and they seem to be when he is upset. He has been through a lot of drama in his life that I am trying to get him away from. He has seen a lot for an 11yr old. I am a single mom and I don’t like children on medicine all the time. What can I do for him? It hurts me to see him in pain but I don’t know what else to do.