Stewy84

Hi guys,

Stewy checking in 232 days, is everyone ok?

Things are better at work and with my girlfriend we've had a good week this week.

I wanted to ask has anyone had acid reflux / persistent heartburn?

I'm having it at the moment and am seeing the doc about it. I've taken lansoprazole for it before which eliminates discomfort, but that doesn't really get to the bottom of what's causing it.

Anyone know anything about it? It does concern me and to be honest a work colleague was talking about a guy she knew who got stomach cancer and died at 40 which has escalated my worries

TroyW

I used to have heartburn as a kid pretty bad. I used to eat these circular tablets -- can't remember what they're called any more. Anti-acid things though. Probably at least 35% of the time after eating I would get heartburn though.

Can't remember how or why it went away, but think it was just a childhood thing that took care of itself. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

matilda123

Hi, Stewy! Congratulations on 232 days--that is awesome. I think that acid reflux can be common for many folks and treatable even with dietary changes. That being said, if you find that it is persistent, you may want to go to a doctor and have it checked out.

Soberwolf

Congrats on 232 days Stewy hope you get the acid reflux sorted out

biminiblue

When I got down to a healthy weight my reflux went away. Exercise and healthy food are the ticket for lots of woes.

Lance40

Congrats on 232 days! Heartburn and acid reflux is no fun. Mine is tied to my weight. Within a few days of eating healthier and losing even a couple of pounds it mostly goes away. It's good that you have your doc involved.

Soberpotamus

Really glad things are better for you at work and with your girlfriend, Stewy

FarToGo

My partner has this and takes prescription meds every day and that sorts it. He had to have a tiny camera down his throat at the hospital to rule out the scary stuff first, then sorted. ... all this was painless, so hope its the same for you.
232 days!! wow, respect!

Stewy84

Thanks Troy, yeah I just bought some over the counter things and trying them out. Seeing if they tide me over until I see the Gp

Stewy84

Thanks Matilda, yes I'll get it looked at, it may be linked to the anti depressant medication that I'm on

Stewy84

Thanks Soberwolf mate

Stewy84

Cheers soberpotamus!!

Stewy84

Cheers far to go,

I'll go see the GP and see what they say perhaps they may do some diagnostics, I do have to do some dietary changes too