Heartburn?

[Maria1980]

how do you guys get rid of heartburn?

[Serendipity1607307077]

Heartburn is, as far as I know, related to the amount of acid that is in your stomach. The best way to get rid of heartburn temporarily would be to have some milk... it works pretty well..

 

I would also see your doctor to see if there is a more permanent solution..

[TiredMan]

Depends on how often you have it. If you have it very often, then go to a gastro.

 

now if it's once in a while after u overdo it, drink some maalox or better yet buy some over the counter Zantac. That helps unless it's a really bad case of heartburn.

 

Also try not to lay down within 2 to 3 hours after you eat.

[Maria1980]

yeah its often

I'm afraid to do a gastro... I will go to the doc this week and see what he says... But Im young.. so its probably nothing serious... i dunnnooo

[jna35]

If it's more than a couple days a week you should consult your doctor because you could have acid reflux. I like the old stand by of Tums Ultra. They are inexpensive and work well. Mylanta are good also. Hope you feel better.

[PavPPZ1]

for long term heart burn relief, you have to change your diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, stay away from gluietein and fat. (pizza, greasy food, fast food) etc etc... in the short term drink water and eat a lot of antacids

[jna35]

P.S. Also watch the foods you eat as that can effect heartburn as well. I try to avoid acidic foods such as tomtaoes and citrus, as well as spicy foods. Drink plenty of water and try sleeping propped up and don't eat right before bed time.

[Maria1980]

yeah I have been feeling like this for a few months now..

like it comes and it goes.. sometimes it will be once a week , sometimes not even once and sometimes a couple of times a week.. so weird...

[Smarie]

Id say your diet has a big part to do with it too. Im not to sure about drinking milk though, if I drink milk before I go to bed, it gives me heartburn. But definitely pizza, tacos, anything with grease, oils, fats, and spicy flavors stay away from. As far as medicine goes try mylanta, tums and pepcid ac. Your family doctor can give you a prescription for Prilosec. It helps heartburn and stomach acid. Fairly cheap too.

[Serendipity1607307077]

for long term heart burn relief, you have to change your diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, stay away from gluietein and fat. (pizza, greasy food, fast food) etc etc... in the short term drink water and eat a lot of antacids

 

Agreed... also make sure that you don't overeat as well.. Your stomach is only about as big as your hand so it doesn't really need that much!

[HajiMaji]

some of us get it more then others. Theres a big list of foods that give heartburn, but just pay attention and im sure you already know them.

 

If you do not drink with your meal it is suppose to help the heartburn problem. There was a time i was getting it everyday even if i ate neutral food. Not drinking while eating cleared that up. Now i dont get it very often and rarely drink with my food.

[Maria1980]

ok I went to the doctor this weekend and he gave me Nexium..

anyone ever took that? does that help?

M.

[lilbaby11]

evne tho your young if u get "heartburn" or what feels like heatburn it could be something a little more seirous i kno im a little on the young side and i got pains that ithought was heartburn but it turned out to be something differnt soo go get it cheked out there is stuff they can do to help ya

[Maria1980]

what did it turned out to be?

I'm 25 and my doc told me that its heartburn..

I mean I feel better now that Im taking these pills...

[atomic40]

Tums works for me. My dad however is on Prilosec OTC and he says it works well. He switched to it because Tums no longer helped him.