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ACCK Acid Reflux and Chest pain


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i live with this problem everyday!it stinks!!i loved nexium.but i can not afford it.i take zantac everyday.i dont know if its good to take everyday but it helps.my mom said to drink a tablespoon of vinager but i cant get my self to try it yet. gina
20 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I could write a book on gerd,but guess what i dont have any triggers..it made me stop smoking,and drinking to,almost 2 years ago..i tell you over the countrer stuff dont work if you do have gerd..only ppis will help u,like priolsec,aciphex,nexium,protonix,prevacid.Those meds work but ive been on aciphex for like 3 years and i still get major breakthroughs i cant gain weight..i think the reflux has ruined my life more than anxiety..i cant eat nothing but turkey,i drink only water i watch everything i eat at this point..i know the meds are exspensive find a dr that will give u samples i did that with no insurance for over a year..watch what u eat,i know everything about gerd ive researched,and i go to a support group for that as well..i probally posted more in there than in here..i had the scope done the whole deal..i still want to try nexuim again because aciphex kinda quit working..post back.. outlaw
20 years ago 0 243 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I hope the medication helps...my doctor also put me on some acid reducing medication -- although it has been only three days, but I see a difference, because before anytime I ate I hurt or moved my stomach, ribs, abs, chest just hurt...hopefully the medication will help you:-) Good luck...
20 years ago 0 367 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Milk helps me too. I have heard good things about the prilosec. Plus, you only have to take it for 2 weeks and then it gives relief for awhile. I had pretty bad acid issues a few years ago, along with IBS. It stinks, you just get so frustrated that you just want to give up on food. The cigarettes probably don't help either but be sure to pick a good time to quit. If you are battling all this anxiety, it might not be the best time, not that I telling you not to quit. My husband has tried to quit so many times. I was lucky, I just randomly stopped! Well, I hope you feel better.
20 years ago 0 370 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm sorry Grace you are having a bad night, I have prayed that your heartburn is relieved so you can get some rest. Does milk help? I hope the new medicine works, my son's teacher takes that and it seems to have helped her. I never had heartburn real bad {my problem is mostly a burning nausea lower down} I know the times I have had it ice cold milk seemed to soothe it. I hope you are feeling better and can get some sleep. Sending hugs and prayers. Debbie.
20 years ago 0 377 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I can guarantee when my acid reflux is acting up (almost daily now) I am going to have sharp chest pain. I hate it! It is such a vicious cycle. The acid in my gut heats up, races up my chest and then causes sharp pain in my chest..that then causes shoulder and heart pain. My doctor keeps telling me it is ALL ABOUT THE ACID. I have a Rx. For pepsid..but it is so much money!!! I am trying the over the counter Priolsec to see how it does in the 14 day trial therapy. What I eat is not soo bad, I know the baddies to stay away from except, smoking. WHHHAAAAAAA. I do not smoke a lot...for example maybe 4 a day. But I know even those 4 can not be helping me out at all. I have got to get this under control. sniff sniff. My gut hurts when I eat, but it also hurts worse when I do not eat. Just sucks to be me.

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