Ellen, I never ever have heartburn but have horrible acid reflux. I honestly think they are 2 different things entirely. The ads confuse you because they are all for heartburn. My acid reflux has...
I have been feeling so bad lately with Gerd. I feel sick to my stomach. I have not been eating at night but everynight I am jerked out of a deep sleep with the feeling that something like a freight...
Does ginger ale help? I have heard it does....
Does anyone out there think Gerd is associated with constipation? I do. Mine seems worse when I don't go everyday. If only they would do more studies and find out what causes this disease that...
are you talking about licorice candy?...
I have seen advertising for this new yogurt called Activa. It is suppose to help your digestive system when used for 2 weeks. Does anyone know anything about this yogurt? I was thinking of trying it...
I was overweight but lost 40 lbs. Now I weight less than the doc told me to but I still have the acid. CathyA I read with great interest the part about the splashing acid in your throat. This happen...
Nancy, I am sooo sorry for you. I wish I knew what to tell you. Have you tried coating your stomach with Mylanta or something like that? I know you have tried everything. Doctors need to know more...
Nancy, I have not been to a Gastro doc. Only my Fam Physician. I am seriously thinking of going to a Gastro though. I do pretty well at night sleeping on my pillow but - that choking dust I get is...
To Anyone Out there - After reading all the stuff posted about PPI's I am really scared of the things making my reflux worse. Currently I am taking Zantac 150 twice a day. It has helped. Reflux...
Laura, What is this procedure exactly? Pat...
Marianita, Thanks for responding. I do not get the tickle but the sudden burning - or it is almost like tons of dust (know what I mean?). The Stretta is where they do down thru the esophogeous and do...
Does anyone out there know anything about the Stretta Procedure? Also, does anyone get stopped up ears from Acid Reflux. I get this all the time. I sleep pretty good and even sleep a lot of nights on...
What kind of test do they have to do to test for acid. Like putting that tube down your throat? That freaks me out just thinking about it. I hear they do it without knocking you out first. Thanks,...