![]() ![]() Doctor's Answer by Kevin Pho, MD Add as Friend Kevin Pho, MD Male Boston - MA Member since Feb 2003, 12:00AM Acid reflux would be the first thing that would come to my mind as well. Thank you very much in advance for any advice. I have a hard time distracting myself, and I am the definition of a "worrier". My mom died of a rare cancer around her heart (doctors said it absolutely wasn't hereditary) when I was 20, so I have to admit that cancer is very present on my mind. Despite his optimism, and recommendation that I take Prilosec for a few weeks and see if it all goes away.I'm not convinced. He said the acid could be irritating the throat and the gag reflex, as well as suppressing my appetite (brain confused by what's going on in the stomach?) I have had ZERO heartburn, though I have noticed occasionally when burping or just lying in bed at night a bit of acid coming up into my throat. I saw a Doctor today, and he thought it was all related to acid reflux. I should mention that usually it's much more noticeable in the morning. Then I have days where it's very present, and sometimes it's all I can do to stifle a dry heave. I've had some good days where the gagging feeling is absent, and I eat fine. It wasn't uncontrollable, but if I wanted to I could bring up a lot of air. The OTHER thing I noticed was that I was burping a lot. I think I've dropped about 5 pounds over this 3 week period. Not entirely so, my stomach still growls if I wait too long, but I definitely am eating less than I used to. Going along with this was a feeling of not really craving food, a lack of appetite. I've probably had 4 vomits that have produced food, etc over the past 3 weeks, and 6 or so total dry heaves, where I actually burp when I retch. I've always had a very bad gag reflex, so I thought something was just agitating it. Is there Anyone out there who knows what this is? Thanks!! ************************ Nausea, Lack of appetite, Burping by RobH, 12:00AM Tags: nausea, Cancer, Stomach Conditions, acid reflux Starting 3 weeks ago I started noticing this feeling in my throat, something that made me want to gag. I've had all the tests mentioned below with no cause found for the gagging, retching/vomiting. ![]() Below is an old posting I came across in my search, but haven't been able to find any info beyond this. Generally it is accompanied by a very 'heavy' feeling at the base of my skull and stiff neck. of my unexplained morning gagging, retching and vomiting!!! It almost seems / feels neurological, as the feeling Starts in my throat, shortly after getting out of bed in the morning. No pain.I am Desperate for answers in finding the cause, diagnosis, etc. There are a number of things our team will do to make sure you experience total comfort and confidence while at Modern Touch Dental. ![]() ![]() Plainly said, your oral health is too important to ignore because you fear embarrassment or the discomfort caused by a bad gag reflex at the dental office.
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