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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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My doctor told me he thinks i have gerd

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The doctor gave me some pills called omeprazole. When I asked him what I should stay away from he didn't really give me a specific answer. Just no fried foods.


I don't know much about it and I'm looking for some help on how to control it or get rid of it if possible.


It used to give me many anxiety/panic attacks during like the entire month of May. I went to the hospital at least six times because it was that bad.


What can I do to relief myself from it? I know I'm supposed to stay away from smoking and alcohol but that's pretty much it.


I just want help. I'm scared & I feel like nobody cares when I ask for help.

OlderCPer
OlderCPer
There's tons of info on GERD online. Just bing or google it and the Mayo clinic site has info, there's a GERD Association site that has info. Tons of info out there.
jacobdo77
jacobdo77
What you should stay away from is the omeprazole or any other PPI. If you are smart you will do a little searching on the web for the side effects of PPIs, like omeprazole. Reflux can be cause by two conditions; Hypochlorhydria and Hypochlorhydria. Find out more go to www.digestiveblog.com.
elizabethdaoud
elizabethdaoud
I had this issue since i was 14, been on many medications from nexium to dexilant. Now i take dexilant full time, but sometime it doesn't work depending on what i eat/drink during the day. Also take it right when you wake up and then eat. I always carry also gaviscon (over the counter anti acid) with me , and pepsid pills which are also over the counter, in case of an attack. I would carry those with you, and also , try not to drink coffee or any stimulants. I have noticed when i have anxiety or im nervous its MUCH worse then the usual. So if you remove coffee/stimulants and anything red, like pasta sauce, it makes a huge difference.

Trust me on this ive had this issue since i was 14, now im 24 lol
Meryeyn
Meryeyn
AVOID.
fried food, caffeinne, tea, chocolates, citric fruits, fatty food, sweet food, spicy food, soy sauce etc

ALLOWED.
ripe mango, pears, grapes, water, cucumber, banana veggies, light meals.
Neeners129
Neeners129
New to the possibility of GERD. No heartburn, or at least a burning sensation. Some burps feel hot and cold, pressure along the stomach lining or mouth of stomach, gassy and today I experienced a "lump" in my throat when I swallowed. :( I am going into a week and it has elevated my anxiety and awakened my hypochondria. Just got back from ER. Ultrasounds was perfomed to pancreas, kidney, gallbladder and ducts. All normal. Bloodwork: all normal. I feel tired and run down, like my head is in a big bubble. Waiting for specialists or results is killing me. :(
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