[pastor1189]

Another church member has trapped gas. Burping with very painful back pains.
Has been using Gas x with Simethicone. Is there anything better in the market place

[J_9]

You can try Maalox or Bicitra. Now, there are other conditions that can cause issues like this such as GERD or Gall Stones.

[pastor1189]

Oh very good. She has Gerd and Biliary Dyskinesia 14% ejection Ratio. But no stones in the gall bladder thanks

[J_9]

If she has GERD, is she taking anything for it? GERD can be very painful in and of itself.

[pastor1189]

She takes Prevacid and Pantoprazole for nauseousness, which lately hasn't been a problem.
It is the burping and the back pain, it is relieved somewhat by burping.

[J_9]

Switching from Prevacid to Nexium might do the trick. However, Nexium is by prescription only.

How long has this been going on?

[pastor1189]

Thanks I will tell her. Wonder if they have a generic. Very poor people in my
Congregation. Very long time. Poor soul.

[J_9]

Unfortunately there is no generic for Nexium at this point in time. I've been taking it for 4 years now.

[pastor1189]

Okay. I will help her buy it. Thanks

[J_9]

Pastor, how long has this been going on with her?

[pastor1189]

For Years

[J_9]

If it's been going on for years then there is a bigger problem than just "trapped gas." She needs to seek medical attention and possibly a second opinion.

[pastor1189]

For Years

[J_9]

Yes, I get that this has been going on for years. Gas x with Simethicone isn't going to help. She will need to see a doctor for further testing to find out why this is happening.