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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mommasub74 09/19/2015

I am new to this group but not gastritis and Gerd. I have been ignoring my Doctors suggestions and 2 years later, I am suffering. This morning I woke up and told myself that I have had enough. Right now I feel like a weight is setting in my chest. I feel it straight down the center and it radiates out. My problem is alcohol and coffee. I drink 2 of each a day on average. I don't eat too much spicy foods but I will eat chocolate. I started a new diet today, determined to feel relief soon. Please just send encouragement. I don't want to damage my body anymore.

prayinglots 09/20/2015

I think the discomfort and long term damage is a motivator for us all. With proper care, you will heal, but it will take time. It's easier for me to avoid alcohol than coffee!

mommasub74 09/20/2015

Well, I am actually having a half of tea cup worth of coffee now. My caffeine headache is horrible! But I ate my banana smoothie with ginger for breakfast and grilled chicken with salad for lunch. At church the had cupcakes and donuts but I walked right past them! Yeah for me! We are going away in 4 weeks so my goal is to be really strict until then so I can feel good and maybe enjoy SOME yummy foods!

Thanks for reaching out to me!

prayinglots 09/26/2015

Good I hope you feel better soon

Lesleygm 09/26/2015

Also get a scope done if you havent had one done recently.

Take this heartburn very seriously.

It takes a ton of discipline to heal the esophagus and then you will always have to be careful.

Do the hard work now and especially if you have gastritis. It takes even longer to heal the stomach.

This can get way better with some serious discipline.

gramybear 10/14/2015

And that is what you are doing to your body. Unfortunately the chocolate is a no-no. They do make a coffee that has low acidity and is decaffeinated. That is what I drank when I had not only had Gerd and Gastritis but was also diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus. Has the doctor told you all of the forbidden foods? If not, please feel free to pmessage me. I was on a strict eating regime for 2 years and was able to get rid of the Barrett's on my own. Hugs GB

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