<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I have been a celiac for about 15 years and doing well. A year ago I began having a lot of air in the esophagus and doing a considerable amount of belching. The problem has become much worse the last few months. I had two tests were performed to see how my esophagus was functioning and it was discovered that the function is not as it should be--thus the air that enters the body through the mouth is not forced down into the stomach as it should be, stays in the esophagus and builds up in my throat until eventually I burp and the lump disappears for a second and then the sequence begins again. I constantly have the lump which is very uncomfortable. I am taking Elavil to prevent spasms of the esophagus and have been given some other medication to try and break up the air bubbles. Would be interested in knowing whether anyone else experiences this problem and has a solution. I am also fructose intolerant--no sugar at all, no fruits, and a lot of vegetables have now been eliminated from the diet. Anyone else fructose intolerant? That aren't many of us around!! Linda Jones Tele: (608) 363-2483 Robert H. Morse Library FAX: (608) 363-2487 Beloit College E-Mail: [log in to unmask] 731 College Street Beloit, WI 53511