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.
I went to my doctor to talk about how bad my acid reflux has been. He did a blood test to see if I have a bacterial infection which could be the reason it's been so bad. If that turns out negative then the next step may be having to get one of those scope things down my throat. I am hoping that it's just a bacteria because that can be treated.
That is great you got yourself in to the doctor!
You need to get a scope done even if you have h pylori bacteria etc. Are you covered for it? A bacteria can be hard to treat. They dont go away easily and damage the stomach lining even with antibiotics. It is actually better to not have a bacterial problem. I hope you dont have it. It is actually not that common. There is a good chance you dont have that.
I hope you have been feeling a bit better!