GERD & Heartburn Support Group

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. If you are afflicted with GERD or heartburn, join the group and find support.

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jennielouises 08/30/2012

I returned from California on Friday (I live near London) and am still jet lagged. The whole time I have been suffering with my stomach. I have suddenly been getting really bad acid again, espeically on the right hand side. I take nexium 40mg every day so I can't see how I can still be getting acid. Do you think it might be because of the time difference and therefore I was taking it 8 hours different? Maybe a bit of withdrawal or something? I am on Gaviscon after nearly every meal at the moment and its getting me down. I dont know why it is so bad again.

Or do you think it might just be because I am jet lagged as it is known for causing gastro problems. My DH has had an unsettled stomach since we got back also. Please help.

Jen x

deleted_user 09/07/2012

That's a good question, but I'm not quite sure the answer. It could have to do with the time difference? But I don't see how that would cause GERD to flare up. Maybe because of nerves? Were you nervous when you were flying or when you were in California?

deleted_user 09/09/2012

This happens to me once in a while. I find that sucking on a hard candy (Halls cough drops) activates something that makes the acid go away pretty quickly. So now I always carry them with me.
Also, I always examine my recent food choices. Sometimes I find nothing suspicious but sometimes something that seems inoucuous (melon!) is the culprit. Keep sleuthing - good luck.

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