I wish i didn't have heartburn

CT 2014

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Posted 12/14/2014 7:07 PM (GMT 0)

Convinced myself quite a few times today that I'm having a heart attack, debated going the hospital!

Surely heartburn is one of the worst things for someone with health anxiety to have because it feeeeeels awful!! :(

I have posted on the GERD forum asking for some help but had no reply as of yet :( I just want to not be in pain anymore, struggling to breathe because of it...

Feeling very crappy right now!!

1039smooth

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Posted 12/14/2014 8:08 PM (GMT 0)

You have a reply over there.

I agree with getting a PPI over the counter in the meantime.

CT 2014

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Posted 12/14/2014 8:23 PM (GMT 0)

Hi John

I've just seen it, thanks :)
I don't know if we can get them over the counter over here but I'll go to the pharmacy tomorrow to see :)

1039smooth

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Posted 12/14/2014 8:41 PM (GMT 0)

CT,

In the states, there is omeprazole, etc.

In the meantime, avoid trigger foods. Stay upright a few hours after eating.

CT 2014

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Posted 12/14/2014 8:46 PM (GMT 0)

I'm in the UK so not sure if it works the same... Will try though :)

Thanks for the tips! :)

lgm1942

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Posted 12/15/2014 12:55 AM (GMT 0)

Nexium, Oeprazole, Prilosec all work wonders for gerd, get them, it takes a few days but they do work,
Peace

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Jennings

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Posted 12/15/2014 1:12 AM (GMT 0)

Omeprazole works really well for me. Stops my heartburn completely but does make me nauseous from time to time. I really have to overdo it to get heartburn by eating tons of trigger foods because I basically have no self control.

super20dan

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Posted 12/15/2014 1:14 AM (GMT 0)

for quick short term relief try zantac 150

countryhearts

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Posted 12/15/2014 1:34 AM (GMT 0)

I have a prescription for Ranitidine. I think it is generic for Zantac. It works wonders.

TheSiXness

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Posted 12/15/2014 1:42 AM (GMT 0)

idk what anti meds you are on, but I have been on quite a few and all my make my LPR/GERD a lot worse. Also, zantac is probably the best thing to try before ppi. A lot less rebound acid when you decide to come off them.

CT 2014

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Posted 12/15/2014 8:29 AM (GMT 0)

Thank you all.

I have been on Lansoprazole, but I've just ran out. Need to go back the doctors to get some more.
Just never ever had it this bad, it's torture!

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