Heartburn

    About Heartburn

    Q: First of all, I've not been diagnosed for any gastro or cardiac diseases, i'm 23 yrs old male. Today, when i went to bad i had a strange chest pain starting from neck to my stomach. In the middle of my chest. It worsened in a couple of seconds and moved to my back, middle again. So i thought maybe i was having a heart attack or something, got out of bed and suddenly it relieved my pain a little so i thought it might be something about my stomach. After having a glass of water, pain disappeared slowly in 5 minutes and now it's completely gone. I'm...

    Acid Heartburn

    Q: I want to drink more red wine for health and also for social reasons, however, whenever I have a glass or two I get a acid heartburn. Which type of red wine is the least acidic? Can anyone here help me or suggest me somthing to do against this?A:If you're getting heartburn after a glass or two of red wine, the problem is almost certainly not the acid in the wine, but rather the histamines in it. Histamine causes the secretion of acid in the stomach, and that leads to heartburn. One possible answer is to take a histamine blocker like Zantac, Prilosec or Nexxium...

    Acidreflux

    Q: Yesterday I got to play in my first varsity football game as a sophomore so I got nervous and was a little stressed out. When I got home my stomach was hurting a little bit and it felt like vomit was coming up my throat. I made myself throw up so I could get to sleep. My dad said it could be acid reflux and that he's had it before when he got stressed and ate the wrong foods. Today I've had the same symptoms on and off, but not as bad as last night. I don't get heartburn...

    Acid Reflux Alternative

    Q: I've read several messages here regarding alternative medicines for reducing stomach acid for acid reflux disease. Two of these methods are: deglycerized licorice Chines Herbal Formula (wei te ling, saimei An Capsules, Gastropathy Capsules Weryao) If you tried either of these techniques, please respond with your results. I've been taking Rantidine for almost 1 year without much improvement. I'm one of those with throat pain but no heartburn. I've tried Prilosec but it bothered my stomach. If you also suffer from these symptoms and have obtained relief, can you give me any suggestion about this problem?A:I had mild reflux. I pretty well got rid of it by -eating less -avoiding any foods that...

    Acid Reflux Apple

    Q: Recently I ordered something called the Apple Cider and Vinegar diet. Pills you takes before meals. I had a family friend sometime ago claim she lost poumds drinking her own tea with apple cider and vinegar added it it, so I thought I would try the pills. My questions here are generally: Has anyone here had any experience with the product, and does it send you to the bathroom more oftenA:The Apple Cider Vinegar diet has been around for a long time, at least 30 years, and I believe many years before that. our family friend could well have lost weight, but it had...

    Acid Reflux Can Cause

    Q: I remember seeing a post re:GERD and allergy within the last month. One of my friends has a chronic cough and thinks it's related to his GERD. Is this possible? Does anyone know of any good WWW sites or FAQs on GERDA:GERD= gastro--esophageal-- reflux--disorder is the primary GI aspect of panic disorder -- after numerous workups for the medical aspects of panic disorder, it seems that GERD is a central part of panic disorder. In the research section of this website you can find 24 hour tracings of gastric pH. What they show is that bile is...

    Acid Reflux Cause Shortness Of Breath

    Q: Can heartburn and acid reflux cause shallow breathing? Sometimes, I get this "burning breathing" syndrome that is accompanied by a sensation of shallow breathing. It's a little different than shortness of breath. It kinda feels like my lungs are chopped off horizontally in the middle of my chest. It also gets worse in an air-conditioned room. This symptom is at its worse during the spring and the summer. Then it seems to disappear during the fall and winter. Can anybody relate to thisA:You hang out at home for the ph test and the polyps are totally painless and you would be unaware of them w/o...

    Acid Reflux Chest Pain

    Q: I developed asthma/allergies late in life (my first attack nearly killed me). Now, instead of wheezing and shortness of breath, I get chest pain in the left upper chest. Has anyone every heard of this kind of condition? Doctors have told me that this not the normal reaction to mold, mildew and other allergens . Is there anything I can do other than take pain medication. I am a recovering alcoholic.A:The clinical history, rather than diagnostic work-up, is usually the basis for a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux-triggered asthma. Typical symptoms in the asthmatic patient include recurrent heartburn that radiates up and down the chest, that worsens when lying...

    Acid Reflux Coughing

    Q: A couple of years ago I had a cold which developed into a chest infection, the doctors said it was like a mild case of pneumonia. The doctor put me on Biaxin/Klacid (clarithromycin). After a couple of weeks I developed a very severe reaction to the tablets and had trouble breathing, I was very dazed, dizzy and confused. (I won't even go into going to the hospital, the doctor thinking I had some brain disease and botching a lumber-puncture on me After then I occasionally found I had trouble breathing. I eventually went to the doctor who refered me to...

    Acid Reflux Cure

    Q: I've had bad heartburn for the last 13 hours. I can't think of anything I ate or did that would cause it. So far I've taken lots of Rolaids and 2 Zantac. I still have the heartburn, although not as bad as early in this spell. This happens to me about once a year (out of the blue) and the Zantac always used to take care of it. Any suggestions for cures?A:I have occasional problems with acid reflux, and it's no fun. Acid reflux treatment is a little different than indigestion treatment, so it helps if you know...

    Acid Reflux Disease Causes

    Q: It is used for acid reflux. I am most certain this is the cause of my trubs. I did a 15 min search on it and found out the symptoms I had been experiencing, are also the side effects of this med. Mind you, it was only for the last few monthes these side effects had surfaced and I have bene on it for 2 years now. Any comment please?A:A few months ago I had a very bad gastro-intestinal flu that lasted for about 4 days. I did not consult a doctor. During this period, and for the...

    Acid Reflux Disease Natural Remedies

    Q: If one has Herpetic Whitlow (as I do) and my herpes outbreaks occur on the palm of my hand, is there a different 'nerve bundle' involved in this location? Or is it related to the trigeminal ganglia? I'm wondering because a few days ago I had the most major outbreak EVER of my entire life - not just hsvII, but HERPES ZOSTER! Believe me, kids, you don't want this one! It's a whole nother kettle of fish!! Can anyone give me any information about the Acid Reflux Disease Natural Remedies for this case please?A:It started out like a 'normal' ob....swelling and redness...

    Acid Reflux Disease Treatment

    Q: I have a question re treatment of GERD.Treating the symptom (heartburn) by reducing/eliminating the reflux of acid into the esophagus might actually do more harm than good because the esophagus might then be exposed to more damaging bile salts, since the actual cause of the reflux of contents from stomach to esophagus has not been addressed when the drugs are used. The patient has less discomfort but s/he may actually be doing himself/herself more damage and increasing his/her risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma. What treatment do you recommend for GERD? Are the lifestyle changes of restricting food intake to at least three hours before lying down, elevating the...

    Acid Reflux During Pregnancy

    Q: I have 2 children now and would like to have another one. I have a condition called acid reflux disease..caused by a hiatal hernia. Basically I get really bad heartburn because the acid in my stomach goes back up my esophagus. I have been on a med (prilosec) for 4 years..after my last pregnancy. I had to come off this because it is not safe to take during pregnancy and we want to start trying for our third soon. Anyways...I am now on prescription strength zantac (150 mg 2 times a day). My OB/GYN okayed this during a pregnancy....

    Acid Reflux Foods To Avoid

    Q: I have had heartburn for years. It happens even if I don't drink coffee for a day. or seemiingly no matter what. I take prevacid and tums and rolaids. I feel awful most of the time, constant burning in the esophagus, it feels raw and irrtated down my throa, similar to a bad cold. Has gotten gradually worse over 3 or 4 years. Doctors have dismissed it or given me a prescription. I asked my current doctor if I should stop drinking coffee or change diet and she said it isn't necessary. Is it just me or does anyone else experience the medical profession being...

    Acid Reflux Home Cure

    Q: I am having some problems with this problem.Can anyone have any treatments for this? Maalox and other stuff dont seem to work too well-I really need some other kinds of home cure.A:Ginger is supposed to have the following effects: antiemetic/antinausea, antiulcer, antiinflammatory (by inhibiting arachidonic acid metabolism), antiplatelet and positive cardiovascular effects. It is also antipyretic and thermogenic, antimicrobial and antiparasitic, and has a few other effects, too. Pretty good herb all-around! It seems that ginger also increases bile secretion (in rats), and seems to stimulate gastric secretion whil ereducing pepsin activity (may make the problem worse if the symptoms are caused by under-acidity)....

    Acid Reflux Home Remedy

    Q: My mother has had acid reflux for many years now and she is suffering from it day by day. I want to find out if there is any home remedy that I can do for her at home to best save her life. Can anyone in the group help me please?A:Although many people are faced with the daily discomfort of acid reflux, few truly understand that everyone actually experiences reflux. Patients with GERD or acid reflux condition simply experience a reflux that has more acid. The acid also remains in their esophagus longer. Reflux and acid can be harmful, but...

    Acid Reflux In Pregnancy

    Q: I have 2 children now and would like to have another one. I have a condition called acid reflux disease..caused by a hiatal hernia. Basically I get really bad heartburn because the acid in my stomach goes back up my esophagus. I have been on a med (prilosec) for 4 years..after my last pregnancy. I had to come off this because it is not safe to take during pregnancy and we want to start trying for our third soon. Anyways...I am now on prescription strength zantac (150 mg 2 times a day). My OB/GYN okayed this during a pregnancy....

    Acid Reflux In Toddlers

    Q: I'm a new mom of three month old baby boys, one of them seem to have serious problem with his colics up to the point where every time I bottle feed him, he takes three sips and starts screeming and crying a lot for an hour or more. Dr say to change formulas which i've been doing but no change at all. He doesn't loose any weight, he just criesand cries a lot. I'm very concern, even though the Dr, has told me not to worry. But I do. So can anyone tell me , is this normal? or is there something Dr dont'...

    Acid Reflux Medicine

    Q: This concerns me very much. My primary symptom (from a pain perspective) is an ear ache just as you have described. It rises and falls in intensity with the rest of my symptoms. I have always presumed that my ear aches were circulatory, related, perhaps, to hypotension is this related to acid reflux. If so, how can I find the suitable medicine for this?A:Have you ever had an ENT check you out? For years upon years I would get an ear ache that I assumed was due to some virus or something. Finally once when it was very bad, I...

    Acid Reflux Natural Cure

    Q: I am having so many problems with acid reflux. I can' t sleep well every night. I can't eat well at every meal. I am very afraid of taking drugs. so can you suggest me some of the most common kinds of natural cure?A:Quick Action Plan for Preventing and Treating Heartburn (Acid Reflux of GERD) .1. Conventional physicians recommend over-the-counter antacid medications for heartburn. Although these drugs can provide temporary relief, long-term use may be harmful, as they reduce the amount of stomach acids necessary for proper digestion and assimilation of food. 2. Screen for food allergies, which contribute to...

    Acid Reflux Natural Remedies

    Q: I am having so many problems with acid reflux. I have gone to my doctor so many times to find out a suitable remdedy for my disease. I have also tried some other forms of remedies. I dont't want to take physical treatment as I have to go to hospital for several times. I want to tried the natural remedies.I've been told to take ranitidine by my doctor, but I would prefer not to have to take another drug for the rest of my life. What are some effective natural remedies I could try? What are natural remedies...

    Acid Reflux Pillow

    Q: I haven't seen a specialist yet because my GP is dealing with me for the time being but refuses to do an endoscopy! I think juicing has triggered a flare-up now for the past 3 days and I am suffering. I took 20mg Nexium this morning but tonight the acid has come back twice as bad so I had to take a Prilosec 40mg because I just can't put up with this burning sick/dull ache in my stomach. It's so bloated tonight and I haven't had a flare-up this bad in months! I feel SICK with my stomach tonight....

    Acid Reflux Remedy Report

    Q: I am having so many problems finding an acid reflux remedy report. Has anyone ever tried the"Heartburn and Reflux Remedy Report" there is a remedy that you can buy off of the internet BUT it cost $57.00 to download it-is there anyone who has downloaded it-does it work? Please help...I am sick of Tums and that exspensive lil' purple pill.Please help me.A:You can do several kinds of things here You can get Prilosec OTC for about $25 for a 6 week supply. I am using it now. The prescription med the doctor gave me was $20 a month co-pay. Prilosec is cheaper...

    Acid Reflux Stress

    Q: I recently changed birth control pills from a high estrogen level to a low estrogen lever. Nonetheless, it wreaked havoc on all of my organs and created "Chronic Fatigue-Like" symptoms. Thank goodness I have gotten past the worst of it. However, I've had a pressure behind my breast point (right side) for over a month now. My MD diagnosed acid reflux due to the BC pill change and prescribed Nexium, in which the symptom did not respond. Additionally, I tried a couple over-the-counter rememdies as well, with no success. My accupuncturist said she feels it's not acid reflux -- just STRESS. With the information from my...

    Acid Reflux Symptoms Cough

    Q: Can someone tell me what is the symptoms for acid reflux ? I am having so many problems with this kind of acid reflux cough. My sister is having a constant pain in her ears and her throat is swollen she sometimes burst into a dry cough . Her doctor said it is acid reflux he put her on antibiotics , she took it for two weeks she has seen very little results .A:The symptoms of acid reflux are primarily heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea The main symptoms are persistent heartburn and acid regurgitation. Some people have GERD without heartburn. Instead, they...

    Acid Reflux Symptoms In Children

    Q: My child is having so many problems with acid reflux symptoms. He is getting more and more difficult to sleep at night. He also doesn't want to eat anything or drinks milk. I am wonderting if anyone here can tell me some of the symptoms that Children might face when they are vulnerable to acid reflux symptoms. What Are the Symptoms of GERD in Infants and Children?A:The most common symptoms are: * Frequent or recurrent vomiting * Frequent or persistent cough * Heartburn, gas, abdominal pain, or colicky behavior (frequent crying...

    Acid Reflux Symtoms

    Q: I've been having trouble sleeping. When I lie on my back, I get strange pain in my upper chest and neck area. It feels sort of like a pressure or tightness coming from inside that makes it hard to breathe. Sometimes it's relieved by taking pepto bismal. Could this be acid reflux, and if so, what will happen if I don't get it treated? Can anyone help me ?A:Not treated could damage the esophagus. I use Prilosec OTC. One pill a day, no heartburn. It really works and you don't need a perscription. Try it. My symptoms included trouble swallowing and...

    Acid Reflux Wiki

    Q: I have been trying very hard to survive the acid reflux. I can't put up with it any more. I have a lot of problems in sleeping, eating and enjoying myself.I don't find happiness in everything I do. This could also lead to other family members as they would have to bear my bad temper. I have gone to many doctors to find the most suitable treatment for the acid reflux. However, I still can't find one which is the best suitable for me. I am now trying the wiki. Can anyone here help me with the acid reflux wiki.?A:this...

    Alka Seltzer Heartburn Relief

    Q: My question relates specifically to taking it as a preventive action before going to bed (Following occasional heavy meal at evening) rather than waking up with heartburn and taking it then. Can one take Alka Seltzer relief BEFORE heartburn symptoms to prevent them? eg before sleep? I am trying to survive the most difficult period of my life. I can't sleep well or eat well.I easily get into bad temper. I am now trying using the Alka Seltzer Heartburn Relief but I would like to know some more information about this. can anyone help me please?A:The best cure is always prevention. Don't eat...

    Antibiotics Cause Acid Reflux

    Q: I've always had acid reflux, but it has become severe with having lyme. My reflux has been mostly symptoms of heartburn, but in the last several months, I'm having a lot of throat problems. Burning, acidic/metallic taste in my mouth, coughing, weird sizzling sounds in my throat etc... I know gastroparesis can cause GERD which I do have, but am trying desperately to get under control. I'm on Protonix, Zantac, and Domperidone(too many side effects from Reglan) and nothing is working! Can antibiotics cause more reflux? Or is it simply just lyme wreaking havoc on my digestion system. Can a...

    Anxiety Cause Heartburn

    Q: How do I cure a problem with heartburn? Almost a year ago I started getting pretty bad stomach pain high up just under my rib cage. Soon after I also felt chest pain daily (like a woman in a stiletto standing on my chest). The pain interrupted my daily life. I saw a gastrointerologist and I was told it was just bad heartburn (after many expensive tests). I have been on prevacid, aciphex, and zantac. None of which made it completely go away. Then he suggested it was stress induced. I started seeing a psychiatrist and took xanax and a...

    Any Natural Alternative For Fast Relief

    Q: Heartburn? Any natural alternative for fast relief?A:Some changes in lifestyle before the remedies, please. If you smoke, stop. Do not drink alcohol. Lose weight if needed. Eat small meals. Wear loose-fitting clothes. Avoid lying down for 3 hours after a meal. Raise the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches by putting blocks of wood under the bedposts--just using extra pillows will not help. Here are some alternative remedies. Try any one of them depending on your preferences. 1,000 mg of orange peel extract every other day for 20 days. Look for a product standardized for a minimum of 98.5%...

    Apple Cider Vinegar

    Q: Does apple cider vinegar really work on heartburn? I'm 10 weeks pregnant and have had the WORST heartburn and morning sickness I think I've ever heard of.... and to top it off, my Dr put me on Zantac (300 mg) and it made me zonk out for 12 hours at a time and when I woke, I felt drugged up, dizzy, pulse racing, and just plain sick. So I'm looking for a long-term holistic medicine to help out. What are some of your experiences with apple cider vinegar?A:Here's a link for some testimonies of people of use ACV for...

    At-home Remedies For Heartburn

    Q: Any at-home remedies for heartburn?A:Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar- Mix 2 tsp. in 1 cup water. Sip it during your meal. In many cases, heartburn is caused by low stomach acid, and the acetic in the vinegar corrects this inadequecy. *French's Mustard- Aid digestion by using this as a condiment and a cooking ingredient. Mustard's properties for aiding digestion have never been disputed. *Uncle Ben's Converted Brand Rice- Eating this, which is a food high in complex carbs, absorbs acid in the stomach, relieving heartburn. *Wrigley's Spearmint gum- The act of chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva, which neutralizes stomach acid...

    Best Heartburn Medication

    Q: What is the best prescription medication fro heartburn?A:The generic name for the medicine is Omeprazole. This is an effective cure for GERD (Gaso Esophaegal Reflux Disease) known as heartburn. The generic name for the medicine is Omeprazole. This is an effective cure for GERD (Gaso Esophaegal Reflux Disease) known as heartburn. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) like omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, rabiprozole etc. are good for GERD or heartburn. They regulate the acid production in the stomach at cellular level but for existing acid in the lumen they can be neutralized by mylanta, maalox, novaluzid etc. dont self medicate, consult a gastroenterologist...

    Chest Pain: Heart Or Heartburn

    Q: Chest pain: heart or heartburn? I am a 25 yr old female. i'm healthy, in great shape, and very active. last monday i started having some mild chest pains. they kept getting worse and going into my back. i went to the doctor yesterday and he thinks that it is probably acid reflux. i have never had heartburn before. is it possible to have heartburn for a week? i have been eating really bad over the holidays. i'm very scared that it's my heart. has anyone else ever had this problem? i started taking aciphex yesterday..but it's not helping yet.A:Honestly,...

    Chronic Heartburn

    Q: I think I have chronic heartburn or sour stomach or maybe IBS...if you suffer from any of these, whats it like I just wakeup with my stomach burning and feeling acidy and sour all morning, and i try to eat but i feel worse, and then i finally stomach a turkey sandwich at work, but all day its like a battle between feeling really shitty and halfway shitty...what should I do (besides see a doctor which I am doing soon, just looking for casual advice) ? Any OTC meds work for any of you for similar problems? I also have...

    Chronic Heartburn Causes

    Q: I am a 52 year old male with severe heartburn every night. I have been to the doctor and all they did was look down my throwt to make sure I don't have cancer (I don't) and then give me a perscription for Nexium and later on for Prilosec. Neither of these work. I have stopped eating spicy foods, I don't eat before bed and I raised the front of my bed up off the floor. Has anyone else had this problem and found something that helped them? If am at my wits end. I am even afraid of...

    Chunky Peanut Butter Causing Severe Heartburn

    Q: Chunky peanut butter causing severe heartburn? All of a sudden I have horrible chest pains after eating chunky peanut butter. This has happened twice or three times; I think I get the message that I shouldn't eat it. It feels like severe heartburn, but I don't see anything on the Web listing peanut butter as a heartburn-causing food. Could something else be going on?A:My sister had the same problem just with creamy peanut butter and her problem was that the peanut butter just wasn't going down as fast as it should of so it was building up in her chest....

    Coffee Is Bad For Heartburn

    Q: Coffee is bad for heartburn. What about green tea and chamomile?A:If you want to avoid the heartburn associated with coffee, first you must understand that the residues in traditionally brewed coffee are what contains the most caffeine and acids. Second, is the fact that these oils are released when you bring very hot water in contact with the ground roasted beans (brewing, boiling or steam espresso). There is a way around this. You can purchase a cold water extraction system such as the Toddy or the Filtron system which uses cold water to extract the flavorful essences from the...

    Coffee Known To Cause Heartburn

    Q: Is coffee known to cause heartburn?A:Coffee can cause heartburn. do you have acid reflux if you do you should limit your coffee intake. my grandma's doctor told her that she should limit her coffee intake to at no more than 2 cups a day because of the same problem you should take pepcid OTC. Coffee has acid in it and the acid can cause the acid upset. If you have a highly acid stomach the two interacting can cause problems. Try taking your coffee with cream and take the funnel off immediately after it's done brewing to prevent dripping more...

    Constant Heartburn

    Q: I am 36wks pregnant and have constant heartburn and indigestion. I have tried everything from tums, maalox, rolaids, to drinking milk, eating bread and NOTHING works.....Is there anything I can do to rid of this? I am desperate, I can't even sleep sometimes.......please help me solve out this Constant heartburn and indigestion?A:I have the same thing. try 2 teaspoons of bakin soda in 8 oz of water or a couple tablespoons of vinegar in some water. i have to do this because you can only take so many tums in a day. both remedies dissolve the acid that causes the heartburn all i...

    Controlling Heartburn Through Dieting

    Q: It isn't easy to give up foods you love and you may resent having to do so just to get your heartburn under control, but it may be necessary for the sake of your health. You might be able to keep your heartburn in check with over the counter or prescription medications but why would you want to if you can control your heartburn naturally with a diet change?A:Most chronic heartburn suffers already know exactly which foods trigger a heartburn flare up. It can actually vary from person to person. Many commonly assume it is spicy foods which are...

    Cure Heartburn

    Q: Has anyone got a cure for heartburn/indigestion? ive had what i think is heartburn for 3 days and i need a quick fix soother!its very ubcomfortable and quite painful, antacid tablets dont seem to be working at all. if i go to the doctors what will they do/test me for? most people have told me to try bicarbonate of soda/baking powder, but is this for heartburn, as im sure this is what i have? Can anyone in the group help me please?A:If you've got heartburn caused by acid reflux the pain will take some time to subside as the stomach acid has caused...

    Cure Heartburn Naturally

    Q: Natural cure for heartburn? What if I'm stuck somewhere and get heartburn and I can't get my hands on some Tums? Are there natural foods or drinks that help ease the pain? Like, water, sugar, fruit, that kind of thing? I am trying to find out some natural cure for heartburn without using medical treatment.. Can anyone here help me please?A:Home remedy for heartburn Chew a few basil (tulsi ) leaves to get relief from burning, nausea and gas. Keep a small piece of jaggery (gur) in your mouth and slowly suck it. Repeat it every hour till acidity subsides. Eat watermelon, banana or...

    Cures Of Heartburn

    Q: Please help heartburn!!?? I just recently found out i am 5 weeks pregnant and today I woke up with the WORST heartburn! What can I do to dull it or cure it totally? I have classes today from 11am-6:15pm (and every tuesday and thursday) and Id like to find some way to make it calm, or stop before I go. can anyone in the group help me please?A:I had terrible heartburn with my son, but it didn't start until later. The cause is a combination of increased metabolism, more acids gurgling around in your stomach, and the pregnancy hormones relax your...

    Does Coffee Cause Heartburn

    Q: Is it normal for coffee to cause heart burn? I have been drinking a class of black coffee at work every morning and it has cause awful heartburn the fast few days. I love it ice cold (black) about 16oz. Its a new habbit that I have enjoyes so I was wondering if coffee is known to cause heart burn or if its something else? I believe its columbian coffee we make there! Can anyone in the group help me please?A:coffee relaxes the muscles at the top of the stomach releasing excess acid, try drinking yerba mate, it will pick you...

    Does Stress Cause Heartburn

    Q: What causes heartburn? In 22 years I had never experienced heartburn, until I got pregnant. The thing is though, I would get it when I was hungry, not AFTER I ate. The only time I ever have it is when I am pregnant...I am NOT pregnant now, but have had it everyday for a couple of weeks. What causes it? Stress? Hormone changes?A:Heartburn (indigestion) is usually caused by acid build-up in the stomach, which irritates the esophagus as it rises. There are many OTC medications to treat heartburn, but it is better to talk to an MD first as many...

    Early Pregnancy Symptoms: When To Start Wondering

    Early pregnancy symptoms are a concern for any woman during her childbearing years. Whether you're hoping you're pregnant or you're a little concerned, just about every woman has wondered at one point or another whether the strange cravings she's been having or the breast tenderness that seemingly came out of nowhere are the first signs of a pregnancy. There are few early warning signs that could mean that you are pregnant, though a pregnancy test, preferably given by your doctor, is the only real way to know whether or not a baby is on the way. Every woman's early...

    Excessive Soda Consumption Cause Chronic Heartburn

    Q: Can excessive soda consumption cause chronic heartburn?A:There is a condition called gatroesophegeal reflux disease (GERD for short) anyways basically means chronic heartburn (and some other stuff) but what can happen is: the sphincter that separtates the stomach from the esophagus becomes weak and can't close as tight as it use to.... caffinene(in a lot of pop) can contribute by weakening this sphincter, so that gastric acid from the stomach seeps through the sphincter and causes your heartburn. This can be a VERY serious problem if left untreated(cancer esophagus cancer) so go to ur doctor and DRINK CAFFIENE FREE SODA!!!...

    Extreme Heartburn

    Q: Extreme heartburn after missing protonix for a couple of days? Sometimes when my prescription for Protonix runs out, I go a couple of days without taking this medication. I immediately get extreme heartburn, almost debilitating, more so than I ever had before I was on this medication. Is this normal? Will I always have hearburn for the rest of my life and, therefore, will I have to take Protonix for the rest of my life?A:Firstly you should try a glass of cold milk for relief This is a question for your doctor. You have acid reflux and how long you can expect to have it...

    Foods Cause Acid Reflux

    Q: Which foods do cause acid Reflux?A:A proper food plan can also prevent other sorts of digestive problems that could be associated with acid reflux or heartburn. It is important that you find the right plan that fits you. Knowing what foods to avoid is the key to preventing or relieving your acid reflux symptoms. Most acid reflux sufferers will find relief by eliminating the foods that cause them their acid reflux condition. High fat foods such as fried foods, high fat dairy products and high fat meats. Foods high in acid are also large contributors of acid reflux. Foods...

    Generic Heartburn Medication

    Q: What is a good heartburn medication i get get in a generic form? I used to take prevacid for my heartburn a while ago then I stopped taking it when my heartburn went away but now it is getting bad again.My presription copay went up to $50 dollars for brand name medications. What is something good I can take that comes in a generic form?A:Pepcid works well. Gavascon is awesome, but you know what works the best for me, and it is the cheapest by far is sodium bicarbonate. "baking soda" about 1/4 teaspoon in a 1/2 cup water, mix...

    Get Rid Of Acid Reflux

    Q: I am really worried about my acid reflux How to get rid of alcohol related acid reflux? Nearly everytime I drink vodka I get acid reflux/ heartburn what can I do to prevent this or get rid of it once it already start hurting? And not drinkingis not an option because I already know that. Can anyone in the group help me please?A:Why is not drinking not an option? If you're already having acid reflux, it won't go away by switching to a different alcoholic drink. All alcohol is extremely high in sugar and that can cause the heartburn. If...

    Get Rid Of Heartburn During Pregnancy

    Q: What have you found works well to get rid of heartburn and nausea during pregnancy? I am 3 months pregnant with my second child. My doctor is on vacation for another 2 weeks, so I can't ask him this... I need something to help me out with heartburn and nausea. I have AWFUL heartburn and nausea all day long. It doesn't matter what I eat, how I sleep, what I drink.. I drink water and I get heartburn. I have some candied ginger I chew on that slightly helps the nausea, but not the heartburn, and TUMS and ROLAIDS only...

    Heartburn Acid Indigestion

    Q: When I stick to the low carb diet plan my horrible heartburn goes away. What is the science behind why this seems to be so with many people. My symptoms of acid reflux disease are gradually diminishing as I lose weight but I haven't popped a TUMS in the monthe since I have started the induction diet and I'm eating a lot of spicy low carb foods. can anyone in the group help me?A:Several theories. Note that folks on low fat and low calorie diets often report that acid reflux goes away, but it's a more common comment among low carbers who...

    Heartburn Acid Reflux

    Q: I am having a lot of trouble with drinking coffee.This is also my favorite beverage However, I am suffering from sleeplessness. Anyone get a bad tummy or anything from their coffee? I am drinking like 3 double shots a day, 2 in the AM and one in the PM, and get periodic heartburn. Is this a coffee side effect? Can anyone help me find out the difference between heartburn and acid reflux?A:Heartburn/Acid reflux is often a sign of chronic dehydration. Coffee is a diuretic and unless you are drinking lots of non caffinated beverages in addition to the coffee you drink you will become dehydrated. I...

    Heartburn Alliance

    Q: I heard that there is a very good National Heartburn Alliance I am going to have a baby next year I know that each pregnant women have to survive the heartburn time] Can anyone in the group help me please about the tools for patients at National Heartburn Allliance?A:At the National Heartburn Allliance, the patients can be provided By providing the right tools, the NHBA hopes you can take the appropriate steps to begin to alleviate your heartburn symptoms. The several tools in this section are designed to help explain the different types of heartburn (episodic, frequent and severe) and appropriate treatment...

    Heartburn And Acid Indigestion

    Q: I'm now 26 weeks pregnant, and seem to have semi-permanent acid indigestion. I don't really want to take anything medicinal for it, but if I did, what's safe to take? And has anyone got any other tips to make it feel a bit better? Can anyone in the group suggest some recommendations for me please? I am really getting tired of this and want to put a stop to it right now.A:I had heartburn and acid throat when I was around the same point, too. If I eat a particularly large meal, I also get it, even though my son has dropped some. ...

    Heartburn And Acid Reflux

    Q: One of the great benefits of Atkins for me was curing my heartburn and acid reflux. I Hadn't taken Tums in more than 3 years. Then over New Year's weekend I went overboard on the carbs. Probably 60g or more for a few days. I normally stay under 30g. Two nights I had heartburn and one night I had acid reflux. That alone is enought to get me back on the straight and narrow. Can anyone in the group help me please?A:That's one of the reasons why I like this diet. I used to have acid reflux 2 or 3 times...

    Heartburn And Acid Reflux Remedy Report

    Q: I love apple juice and it is something I am supposed to drink more of while pregnant(ie juice period. ) . However lately I have been getting heartburn and acid reflux from it. It is very uncomfortable and makes me sad as I love apple juice. Anyone else have this happen to them? I really want to find a remedy to cure this because I love apple juice a lot All juices are good for our health I can't stop having orange juice everyday. Can anyone help me please? Also, can you show me some remedy reports to this so that I can base on that to choose...

    Heartburn And Chest Pain

    Q: I kept getting heartburn. Wound up taking baking soda mixed with water in greater and greater quantities. One night I was really hurting. My wife demanded that I go to the ER. Guess what, it wasn't heartburn at all, it was my heart. Wound up a few days later with heart surgery and three bypasses. Ten years later, another three bypasses. Since then, so far so good. But, even though I have not had heartburn again it is coming up on another 10 yrs. this next month. That heartburn can be heart attacks. However, I am very concerned about this. Maybe this is true, but maybe...

    Heartburn And Diet

    Q: I think I am having a mild flare-up after being pretty much free of problems since 5 years ago(thanks to Imuran perhaps). I notice more heartburn now despite the fact I am taking Pantoloc religiously. I wonder if food is getting backed up into my stomach due to a more narrow small intestine. Does this make sense? Sucks too cause I gained 8 pounds this year...afraid to check it now Can anyone suggest any other recommendations for me please?A:I havd CD and I get heartburn whenever I eat very much grain products, sweets or lactose. It doesn't occur right away like spicy food, tho. It comes...

    Heartburn And Early Pregnancy

    Q: I am having some problems with heartburn I know this is very dangerous especially when I am pregnant i have some questions here for you. I hope all of you here can help me 1. Does the size of the baby have anything to do with heartburn? The bigger the baby the more heartburn? 2. I didn't have any heartburn with my first one. Neither did my sister. We both had it with second pregnancies. Is this just coincidence or do you get HB with a?A:I think having any sized baby in my torso would cause mine. I have always wondred if heartburn is worse for...

    Heartburn And Pain

    Q: I have been fighting heartburn for years now. I have chest pain on the left side just to the right of my left nipple. Also have back pain in the same area, left side. This is pretty consistent and then entire chest and back hurt durring a heartburn attack. I have had an upper endoscopy (I think it was) and they didn't find anything wrong. Here is the wierd thing. I always notice that the day after having a heartburn attach, my joints hurt. Usually my elbows and knees are the worst, but I also have tenderness at the surface of my chest right in the middle. Is...

    Heartburn And Reflux Remedy

    Q: I have suffered from acute indigestion since I had children - nearly 40 years ago. I have a few comments about this - but I am no chemist or pharmacist so you'll have to just take them as comfort from someone who has constantly "been there and done that": All medication like Zantac, Gaviscon, Mylanta are effective only up to a point. You have to work out what it is that disagrees with you. In my case it is cooked cheese, pickles, hot pastry dishes - and in fact often just a meal eaten in haste. In my case, ometimes alcohol will add to...

    Heartburn And Reflux Remedy Report

    Q: My heartburn isn't really bad yet, but it would be nice to be prepared with something just in case it takes a turn for the worse. The deal is, I need something that has no sugar and preferable no aspartame, so Tums are out. Also, it needs to be low in carbohydrates and have little or no natural sugars (like fructose and lactose). Milk is completely out because it really raises my sugar levels. Oh, and I've been eating almonds (which I heard help) with many of my snacks, and maybe this has been helping somewhat, but just in case they can't...

    Heartburn And Shoulder Pain

    Q: Do a lot of you have trouble with esophageal spasm? I'm not clear about whether this is considered "officially" to be a part of the irritable bowel syndrome. I was diagnosed with IBS and I'm certain the diagnosis was correct, as far as it goes. But in recent years heartburn and what I presume to be esophageal spasm have really been competing for most-annoying honors with the symptoms I have lower in the tract. Since age is always relevant in health problems, I'll mention that I will be 49 next week. I live in NYC and needless to say, my guts have not been behaving real...

    Heartburn And Stomach Pain

    Q: Have any of you suffered from such stomach pain that there is no way to rest? It woke me up this morning and here it is almost 1 AM and it is still with me. In the opinion of this ng, do you think it could be my meds? or could it be my liver? See, I just don't know. It feels like really, really bad heartburn/indigestion and I started to call my doctor this morning, but really feel stupid bothering him with this... In fact, it feels like it did when I was having trouble with my gall...

    Heartburn And Symptoms

    Q: Are these symptoms of heartburn? everytime I eat a meal I get a painfull feeling in my chest sometimes where my hear is and sometimes opposite of it. And a few minutes ago I got a random stabbing feeling on/in my heart. I am going to go see a doctor but is it serious enough to go right away or does anyone know what it is. It has been going on for two weeks. can anyone in the group help me solve out this problem please?A:What you describe does seem to be recurrent heartburn. First, heartburn is not a heart disease. It has nothing...

    Heartburn And Treatment

    Q: I have had a sour stomach and terrible heartburn..does this sound like an ulcer? For the last 3 weeks, I have had a constant sour stomach with burning heartburn. I eat Tums like candy and just started Zantac. It all started when I got my period (I am not regular, due to chemotherapy treatments and a bone marrow transplant 14 years ago...before this period, my last one was 7 months ago) I became very sick with this period (I never get sick with it) I was throwing up and twice I threw up a lot of blood. Ever since, every...

    Heartburn Arm Pain

    Q: I am in debate on going to the doctor right now and am leaning more on the side of going.... but here's what's going on.... last Saturday while I was working I had serious chest and back pain. I hadn't over exherted myself and thought maybe it was heartburn or indigestion or something. This has been ongoing all week. No pain in my chest though, just a burning pain in my back almost like I have been hunched over to long. For the last 2 days I have been down each night with this pain which gets progressively worse...

    Heartburn Back

    Q: My wife gets heartburn in the back about once or twice a month. Not frequent enough for Rx medications (those are for people who get it 2-3 times a week), but it is often enough to have us concerned. We're puzzled why she gets it as often as she does. She's only 28. She doesn't smoke, and rarely drinks alcohol. Her dietary habits are "better than average." She gets 2 hours of decent exercise each week. She hasn't been under any unusual or extra stress. She's only slightly overweight (if she lost 5 pounds, she would be back in the...

    Heartburn Back Pain

    Q: I am in my 18th week of pregnancy and seeking ideas for back pain and heartburn? I have had acid reflux for years, and most heartburn medications do not work. Diet is my only control over heartburn (milk makes it worse). As for the back pain, I cannot afford a heating pad. I need to find something that will help with the back and neck pain Can anyone help me find out please? I am really having so many hard problems with this.I want to get rid of it as soon as possible.A:Well your symptoms are those of the Homeopathic Remedy PULSATILLA...

    Heartburn Cause

    Q: Does anyone know if going on a multivitamin could cause heartburn? I have been on prilosec (20 mg) 2 times per day for heartburn (from a hialtal hernia). That in combination with a very strict bland diet has helped a lot. Recently, I started taking prozac (an antidepressant) and a multivitamin. Five days later I started getting pretty severe heartburn. My doctor seems to think it is being caused more from the vitamin than the prozac. Anyone else on a multivitamin?? Does this cause heartburn?A:Certain vitamins will cause me heartburn. I can't take the vitamin c in most multi...

    Heartburn Caused By Stress

    Q: Is heartburn caused by stress?A:Heartburn is actually caused by acid reflux from your stomach burning your oesphagus. But stress makes it much worse. A bad case of stress can irritate your stomach causing more acid production and more reflux/heartburn symptoms. But it is not CAUSED specifically by stress. It is usually food, such as tomato sauce, Mexican, spicy food, alchohol etc. Being overweight also contributes to it. Stress causes everything..all sicknesses on earth..my sympathies to all those who craete ther eown stress. Yes ..we are the creators..seldom others. ...

    Heartburn Causes

    Q: I am suffering the most difficult days in my life with heartburn. I want to find the things which cause heartburn. In 22 years I had never experienced heartburn, until I got pregnant. The thing is though, I would get it when I was hungry, not AFTER I ate. The only time I ever have it is when I am pregnant...I am NOT pregnant now, but have had it everyday for a couple of weeks. What causes it? Stress? Hormone changes?A:Heartburn (indigestion) is usually caused by acid build-up in the stomach, which irritates the esophagus as it rises. There are...

    Heartburn Causes Cures

    Q: Heartburn caused or cured by vinegar or pickle juice? I've been searching online for natural remedies for heartburn. Depending on the source, vinegar and/or pickle juice is either a cause of or a great remedy for heartburn. Why is this? And what is your personal experience and opinion? Please give me your suggestion.A:There are many causes of heartburn such as tomatoes, pickles, oranges, milk chocolate, onions, ketchup, lemons, etc. due to the acidic or citrus compounds. Cures vary. Some say milk which never worked for me. I drink a cold soda as I found the carbon and carmel coloring neutralizes the acids...

    Heartburn Chest

    Q: i already go to doct.he gave me aspirin with 2 other medicines(GLYCERYL TRINITRATE and ISOSARBIDE).The chest pain comes while im resting.when i'm running or exercising,there was no pain at all.But my heartbeat was so fast.Even when resting, my heartbeat=over 90 heartbeat/min.Is that normal for a teen?please help me...i'm too young to have heart problems.. I have experienced pain on my chest.Is that angina or heartburn?Can anyone help me please?A:Are you exhibiting the classic symptoms of angina with shortness of breath, heavy sweating, jaw pain or down the arm? I would be very skeptical about taking these medications for someone your...

    Heartburn Cure

    Q: I have gastric abdominal pain, bloted stomach, pulsating headaches, stomach cramp, heartburn, vomitting and need I explanition for my condition. My Doctor keep giving me the same medicine and it works for a few days but the sickness keeps comming back. Can anyone out there help me? Off the shelf medicine also does not work that well. Do I need to see a specialist? Gastric, any cure or prevention for it? can anyone in the group help me please?A:if you are only seeing a family dr or general practitioner you should get a referral to a gastroenterologist. did your dr give...

    Heartburn Cures

    Q: I will go get one when I get off work but these are some things that have been happening are they signs of being pregnant. I can't sleep on my tummy it hurts to bad, when I lie on my back I get shooting pains, I run outta breath very often now, I sleep all the time, I constantly need tums to cure my heartburn, any my tummy muscles went from "jiggily" to tight in a short amount of time and I don't exersize so thats strange but if I am pregnant I am not more than a month...

    Heartburn Diarrhea

    Q: I Had daily heartburn for 22 years. All of a sudden, in FEB it went away. Now I have diarrhea every morning. I mean EVERY morning. All test negative. Drs. mystified. Now I have slight nausea every day and I've lost 36 lbs since February. Still no heartburn and I sleep through the night for the first time in my life. I'd be happy about the changes if it weren't for the diarrhea/nausea. I'm 40 years old. Any ideas? can anyone in the group help me please?A:weight has a lot to do with heart burn so that is probably why...

    Heartburn Diet

    Q: The other night (like an idiot) I drank alot of Captain Morgan and Diet Coke with lime. I woke up in the middle of the night with heartburn and a feeling like something was stuck in my throat. After I woke up that morning it went away. That night I had Lasagna with meatballs and sauce, and it came back. Now its the next day and I still have the burning and stuck food sensation. I've been eating tums which helps a little, but anything I swallow irritates it right away. I'm 45 and I don't drink like that....

    Heartburn Drug

    Q: My wife is 7 months pregnant and is suffering from really bad heartburn. She has tried tagament, Rolaids and other over the counter drugs - to no avail! Sure, there are much worse things she could have right now - but it is really making her life miserable and keeping her up at night. Anyone have any helpful advice? can anyone in the group help me please?A:There are a few things, but don't take the OTC drugs unless you cunsult a doc, and even then I would avoid them if at all possible. They can help symptoms temporrarally, but make them worse...

    Heartburn During Early Pregnancy

    Q: Has anyone taken any medication to control their heartburn during their pregnancy? I have very bad heartburn right now due to a medical condition that I have and I am not even pregnant yet. However, I desparately want to have more children and I'm trying to find out what I can do to control the heartburn during a pregnancy. Any answers?? What I have is a hiatal hernia. Part of my stomach is up in my chest cavity so the opening to my esophagus stays open so I get acid reflux which causes heartburn. Will my body ever be able...

    Heartburn During Pregnancy

    Q: I am 31 weeks now and all of a sudden I have terrible heartburn if i eat or drink anything(including water) or just sitting around i tried Tums but i don't want to OD on it does anybody have any advice for me? can anyone in the group help me solve out this problem please?Because I don't want the heartburn during pregnancy to prolong for too much.A:I am not pregnant right now but we want to try for our third child soon. I have been trying to come up with a plan to deal with much anticipated heartburn during the pregnancy. ...

    Heartburn Early Pregnancy

    Q: Being an unmarried male, I only have a vague idea of how pregnancy and childbirth work. Since the WIP concerns both pregnancy and childbirth as major plot elements, I have a few (just two for now) questions about it. 1. In a low-tech world (like the typical fantasy world), absent magic, how does a woman tell that she is pregnant? I am aware of the various old superstitious ways like the rabbit and such. Are there any more certain ways than that? How long does it take before a woman can be "sure"? 2. The second question is about "dying in childbirth". I'm...

    Heartburn Early Pregnancy Sign

    Q: I'm wondering when do you usually start experiencing signs of pregnancy? Is it before the expected AF date or only after it? And also, what are the earliest signs? Can anyone in the group help me? Maybe I am going to have the sign of pregnancy. Sooner or later, I will have to find out about this.A:I experienced absolutely NO symptoms that I could associate only with pregnancy. We were trying to get pregnant, so I was completely aware of what was going on with my body, but I was expecting the sore breasts, exhaustion and nausea that most women say they have early...

    Heartburn Early Pregnancy Symptom

    Q: Can someone please tell me ALL of the early pregnancy symptoms...talking like a week. What signs do you see (besides temp dip and spotting) around implantation time. I havent been feeling well and not sure if Im sick or if its pregnancy. I am 12dpo can anyone in the group help me please?A:All pg symptoms in the first week or two after conception are just like premenstrual symptoms. Since you don't ordinarily ovulate, I suppose these are not totally familiar to you. Cramping, bloating, headaches, nausea, pulls and twinges around the uterus, irritability, sore breasts, fatigue, indigestion/heartburn and more. It all depends on...

    Heartburn Ephron

    Q: I am having so many problems with heartburn. I am very afraid of going to the doctor. Because I may feel that the physical and medical treatment may leave some serious results after I take them So I am trying to find a suitable treatment for my problem I heard on the Internet there are some books about heartburn and one of them is by Nora Ephron. But I can' t find the book on the market So can anyone help me please?A:Nora Ephron didn't do Bounce, it was Lucky Numbers she did that came out late October. I have to admit, I loved Ephron's...

    Heartburn Food

    Q: I Am looking for SOOTHING foods -- foods that are good to eat when suffering heartburn. There is a whole list of foods NOT to eat, but I know of very few GOOD foods. Would like to collect a list here. This list should go beyond "home remedies." I want a list of real foods -- menu items. Most of what's out there and what I have found are just home remedies. I will list what I've found, but I want food. Collected so far: Buttermilk. (Or buttermilk mixed with water and a pinch of salt.) Water with apple cider vinegar and honey. Water...

    Heartburn Free

    Q: my husband and I are expecting our first, due late September. I'm 29.5 weeks along right now. Here's my question - any advice on how to deal with constant heartburn? It used to be that I would get heartburn when I had an empty stomach, so I would make sure I ate something. Now it feels like I have it all the time, and sometimes when I drink water or eat something, I can feel where the acid has been irritating my throat. This is probably something I will have to deal with until the baby comes, but in the meantime, if anyone has any advice...

    Heart Burn Gas

    Q: Obviously, I would ask my doctor, but it's too late in the day to call, so I just wanted some (hopefully) reassurance before then. I'm fourteen weeks pregnant. Last night I had this terrible tightness/slight pain in my upper back, which eventually stretched around to my rib cage too. It was SO uncomfortable, I felt like I was suffocating, and ended up throwing up.... which actually made me feel better. The pain in the back came again about six hours later, but didn't get that bad, and I was able to fall asleep again. My only experience with heartburn...

    Heartburn Help

    Q: I hope someone is still up and can help.... I've had heartburn thruout my pregnancy and my previos pregnancies, but the last few nights it's so bad i almost feel like i'm going to throw-up. I've tried all i know to do.... no carbonated or caffeinated drinks, no chocolate, i'm taking tums. Anybody have any suggestions please so i can get some sleep. Can anyone in the group help me please?A:In the UK we have stuff called Gaviscon it is a liquid that works instantly and lasts 12 hours. I suffer heartburn and this is the best stuff I know...

    Heartburn Home Cure

    Q: I've had heartburn for four days straight now. It's very odd, since I only get it when I am pregnant (which is possible, but I wouldn't be far along enough to have symptoms yet, so I don't think that's it). Anyway, my diet has only changed in that I am not eating as much , due to being extremely busy. I was just wondering if anyone knew of any home remedies? Can anyone in the group help me please?A:Mix about a tablespoon of baking soda into a glass of water and drink it. Tastes gross, but it works. Be sure to...

    Heartburn Home Cures

    Q: Does any one know a good at home remedy to get rid of heartburn its driving me crazy. I took a previcid but its gonna take awhile to work and I have to go to my parents house to have a big sunday meal and I really want this feeling to be gone so I can enjoy myself. Can anyone in the group help me please? I only want to treat this at home and don't want to go anywhere for medical or physical treatment/A:I have not tried this myself, but have friends who swear by it. Take I think...

    Heartburn Home Treatment

    Q: I just returned home from a treatment of cytoxan. Does anything work for the heartburn? I've tried Pepto and famotidine and I've got it bad. Also what other side effects can I expect? I did the treatment some days ago. No one said it would be this bad! So instead, can anyone here in the group help me please?!A:The most beneficial drug I've used was Cytoxan. I have cp/ms and getting an intravenous dose of that chemotherapy drug for 2+ years every 6 weeks or so worked wonders for me. I never had heartburn, but Cytoxan sucks the calcium out of the body so I...

    Heartburn In Children

    Q: How early do you start seeing symptoms? I have 2 children already and with both I knew because I was throwing up everyday. Now I have intense heartburn at night and when I wake up and my breasts feel slightly larger (enough for me to notice but not my man...) Am I paranoid or could I be pregnant? Did anyone have really bad morning sickness with one or more of their kids and then none at the beginning with another child? What was the first indicator you were pregnant? And could you explain to me if heartburn can happen...

    Heartburn Indigestion Commercia

    Q: I just saw an ad for a prescription heartburn medication. The wife is pouring gravy on her husband's meat loaf. In mid-air, it changes to a stream of steel pushpins. They freeze in mid-air and the camera circles around them like in "The Matrix", only weird. Everyone else at the table is happily chatting and completely ignoring the guy's terrified expression as he attempts to eat a plate of meat loaf covered with pushpins. He picks up a forkful of meat and spikes pop out, in extreme close-up. So, why the hell doesn't he divorce her? can anyone explain this to me please?A:You have...

    Heartburn Indigestion Diarrhea

    Q: has anyone else experiencing vomiting due to heartburn in late pregnancy? due in two days, experienced this for the first time about 3 weeks ago and again last night. it is accompanied by diarrhea too... i assume its normal because of the pressure on my stomach from the baby but if anyone has any tips on how to remedy this problem please help me.A:Yes, it's the worst. I'm over 37 weeks and I've had horrible heartburn to the point where I have thrown up. Lately it's been getting a little better because I've been taking medicine for it. My...

    Heartburn Indigestion Pepto

    Q: I have been having terrible heartburn or acid reflux for over 3 days now. I have taken tums, rolaids, pepto bismo, everything. It is such a severe burning in my esophages that I can't even sleep! (I have been propping my pillow up at night, not laying flat) I have always had mild heartburn and been able to control this, and I haven't eaten anything different. What's going on? Could it be something worse? Can anyone explain this to me please? I am really in need of your help.A:One thing you may not have tried and is usually effective within a minute or...

    Heartburn Indigestion Symptoms

    Q: In early pregnancy one of the symptoms is heartburn caused through indigestion. I quite often suffer from indigestion anyway because i bolt my food. I seem now though to get heartburn with it - would this be a pregnancy symptom? Also i a few weeks ago i was suffering with cramps and twinges - these have calmed down now but when i eat food i get the odd twinge in my stomach and back - anyone else had this? Can anyone help me please?A:I had this for my first pregnancy...my doctor said tums everyday it was good for me and...

    Heartburn Indigestion Upset Stomach Diarreah

    Q: I am usually a lurker but wanted to post and get your valued opinion! I have been treated for RA for about 7 years I think. I have been on Vioxx, Celebrex, Azulphidine (sp?) and Mobic. Last November I started having a lot of upset stomach problems (w/diarhea constantly) and my rheumatologist took me off of Azulphidine and Mobic. He put me on MTX pills. I stated out with 4 pills once a week, then upeed it to 6 and then to 8 pills. I felt like I could see it was helping. My concerns are: 1. I am...

    Is Nausea A Good Indicator Of Acid Reflux?

    Q: I get nauseous (feel like barfin) when I'm hungry and sometimes after I eat I feel like barfing or when I wake up I feel like it too. I also have chest pain quite often. Are these symptoms all indicators of acid reflux? I mean, doesn't acid reflux cause a burning sensation or a nasty acidic taste in your mouth? I don't get those.A:Not necessarily. Nausea can be caused by many things including a stomach virus, sinus drainage (I get it bad in the morning when I wake because my sinus drains), or even pregnancy (morning sickness isn't always...

    My Chest Pains Really Just Heartbur

    Q: Are my chest pains really just heartburn? Over the past few days I've been getting pains--more of a burning--in my chest. I figured it could just be heartburn, but I thought that only occurred in the center of your chest. The burning I'm getting is to the left. It has me worried, and truthfully, my anxiety may be making it worse. I -have- been nearly throwing up a lot recently, which I figure could've brought this on, and since it's started I've been getting feelings of something rising deep in my chest (like acid or food). This even happens when...

    Natural Cure For Heartburn

    Q: Natural cure for heartburn? What if I'm stuck somewhere and get heartburn and I can't get my hands on some Tums? Are there natural foods or drinks that help ease the pain? Like, water, sugar, fruit, that kind of thing?A:Home remedy for heartburn Chew a few basil (tulsi ) leaves to get relief from burning, nausea and gas. Keep a small piece of jaggery (gur) in your mouth and slowly suck it. Repeat it every hour till acidity subsides. Eat watermelon, banana or cucumber every hour. Eat a few almonds when your feel heartburn symptoms. Drink coconut water 4-5 times a day. Drink a glass of...

    The Cause(s) And Aggravators Of Acid Reflux Disease

    Q: What are the cause(s) and aggravators of acid reflux disease? What are the best steps I can take to help prevent discomfort? I seriously can't eat ANYTHING, it seems.A:Large meal especially within a few hours of bed time; the acid from your stomach comes back into the esophagus; On the suggestion of my doctor I have been taking Prilosec (over the counter) for a couple of years and it helps a good bit; I know the label says to only take it for 2 weeks at a time so make sure your Dr. says it's OK for you to...

    The Causes Of Hearthburn

    Q: What is the causes of hearthburn?A:The main causes of heartburn are sedentary habits, not eating on time, consuming food rich in calories, consumption of alcohol, smoking and untimely sleeping hours. Eating oily, spicy and junk food also creates heartburn. Drinking aerated cold drinks, tea, coffee and consuming less water. This disorder can be corrected by changing life style and eating habits. Eat good amount of vegetables, fruits and salad. Increase intake of drinking water. Daily mild exercise or brisk walking and proper sleeping time will certainly bring a relief from heartburn. Watch your bowel movements to avoid getting constipated....

    There No Side Effects Of Taking Baking Soda Constantly As A Remedy For Heartburn

    Q: Is there no side effects of taking baking soda constantly as a remedy for heartburn?A:thats a lot of sodium to be ingesting, how about seeing your doctor for a script of protonix or prevacid? I did, best move I ever made, heartburn free for 2 years now. You could try Prilosec OTC also. There could be side-effects in that you may be taking in too much sodium. This could raise your blood pressure and have other effects. Reduce the amount of fatty food you eat, particularly if you have a lot of fried stuff. Eat plenty of fruit nd vegetables,...

    What Causes Heartburn?

    Q: In 22 years I had never experienced heartburn, until I got pregnant. The thing is though, I would get it when I was hungry, not AFTER I ate. The only time I ever have it is when I am pregnant...I am NOT pregnant now, but have had it everyday for a couple of weeks. What causes it? Stress? Hormone changes?A:Heartburn (indigestion) is usually caused by acid build-up in the stomach, which irritates the esophagus as it rises. There are many OTC medications to treat heartburn, but it is better to talk to an MD first as many things can...

    Whats Foods Should I Not Eat To Cause Heartburn?

    Q: Whats foods should I not eat to cause heartburn?? this is not for me ,its for my brother thank the lord that i never had heartburn .but i was just wondering because last night my brother ate a bunch of strawberries right before bed .and then he woke up in the middle of the night telling me that he had heartburn really bad.and he did take alka-selzter .and by the way my brothers 14 years old.so please give some good advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!A:Well if your brother had a full dinner and then ate some fruit on top of that...This could be the...

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