Hi,
Has anyone been diagnosed with this? For four months, I have had nearly constant acid reflux after eating any food. It started after taking a round of Metronidazole for a sinus infection. It's not horrible, but is annoying. Liquids do not bother me. And ironically, the more acidic the beverage I drink after solid foods, the better job it does at taking away the acid taste in my throat. Even better than antacid tablets. I do not have heartburn pain, etc. I've been on various PPIs since this all started--one pill each day. They all help, but do not make the symptoms disappear.

I am going through a diagnostic process for a rheumatological condition. Two rheumatologists feel strongly that I have early/incomplete lupus. However, the gastro doctor I saw this week said I could have early scleroderma. I have possible malar rash (faint pink) or rosacea. But other than the acid reflux, I have no bothersome symptoms. Gastro is recommending an endoscopy. She said that if they determine I have hypersensitive esophagus that they would put me on small dose of antidepressants. Has anyone been through this treatment, and has it helped?

Does anyone know what causes hypersensitive esophagus, especially if not due to rheumatological diseases? I have been under extreme stress for about one year.

Any feedback would be terrific.
Thanks--