Acid!! Heartburn!!?
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go see your Doctor. I was given some pills this time, but it sounds similar to what I have. It really sucks doesn't it. I also use the over the counter stuff like Zantac for the heartburn, if it's my stomach I use tums, or something like that. I have them at work and home so I'm ready if anything happens, you should try that.
I still reccomend going to The doctor so he/she might be able to do tests and be able to tell you for sure what it is, and exactly how to treat it.
Prilosec OTC!
I get terrible heartburn, and usually a nice cold drink solves it.
Could be a Heyerdahl hernia, do you consume a lot of tomato products.
Try a teaspoon of apple vinegar. You may have an hienal hernia. call the doctor to get some advice for treatment if this is the case.
my doctor gave me some samples called Zegrid. You need to take something as it can really damage your esophagus plus you lose sleep, you can inhale it in your lungs etc...
Try to keep track of what you are eating within about 8 hours prior to an attack. Take that info to a doctor and have yourself checked out. There are a number of things that could cause that symptom (1) reflux, (2) ulcer, (3) gallstones, or (4) hyper acidity to name a few. Because the symptoms are persistent, I wouldn't waste time trying to treat it will over the counter remedies which could only mask a more serious problem.
Do not lie flat. Keep the head of your bed elevated when you sleep. Be sure to see your doctor, you may have more going on than OTC meds can take care of.
Time to call your doctor. Your symptoms are progressing, and there is no need to suffer while trying over the counter medication.
Your doctor will be able to do some tests to determine what is causing your heart burn, and prescribe the proper medication to relieve your discomfort.
I was diagnosed with Acid Reflux a number of years ago. Both eggs and tomatoes seem to make it much worse. I also have cut back on caffeine - especially late in the day. I took ranitidine for a long time then switched over to Prilosec - ranitidine was cheaper but quit working after a while. Now the doctor has me on Protonix. You need to get this under control because the acid in your esophagus can cause severe damage. Sleeping with your head raised slightly can help too if you have problems at night like I did.
Priolsec OTC.. then get to u'r Doc... u'r damaging u'r tube. He can give u something for the acid & help heal the tube. I take Nexium, the purple pill & it works.
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