I have had upper gastric pain for over 20 years. It feels like pressure in my stomach and I can barely touch the area below my breast bone. I didn't have reflux until about 1 year ago. I have tried many natural alternatives, in addition to PPI's.Somedays I feel like it is better and then it is there by evening. They have run every  kind of test,with the exception of a barium swallow. All they can come up for a diagnosis is gastritis and reflux. My doctor says that stress is causing this and that I am a worry wart. So I have begun doing tai chi, for relaxation and breathing. I don't feel so alone with this problem,seeing some of the posts. I know it is hard for my husband to listen all the time. I definetely need a different outlet. Maybe this is it. Thanks, Barb