I’m seeing GI doctor in 2 days
Added 2024-02-11 19:55:45 +0000 UTCHopefully I’ll get some answers regarding my issues. I’m honestly scared I have acid reflux or GERD :/ gonna suck if I have it. Anyone else went/goes through it?
Like I just ate 2 pieces of dark chocolate and drank two cups of black tea with lemon and honey and after like 2 hours it started hurt in my stomach. Sharp pain. From what? :/
Eh, hopefully whatever I have, I can treat and go back to normal diet :/
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I was diagnosed with GERD and eosinophilic esophagitis about ten years ago. It's honestly not that bad. You'll learn over time what foods and drinks are triggers for your symptoms and what's okay. Medication helps with most of the symptoms. If you keep your diet on point, you'll probably forget you even have reflux. Generally speaking, alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are the absolute worst things for reflux. Things like fried food, highly acidic food (like tomato products), and spicy food can also cause a flare-up. It's different for every person, though. The disease is genetic on my dad's side, and while my grandmother and dad had to completely cut out caffeine, I've still been drinking it my whole life with no issue. I did have to give up alcohol, but honestly, that's one of the best things I've ever done for myself, so I'm not mad about it. It sucked at the time, though lol.
Matt P
2024-02-14 07:49:36 +0000 UTCIt can be allergic reaction to certain foods. I hope you can get better soon
Ernest Gutierrez
2024-02-12 00:49:57 +0000 UTCI have reflux and I’m a nurse, it’s really treatable from dietary changes, medication and if none of them work the fundoplication surgery. But obviously surgery is a last resort. Sometimes Helicobacter pylori bacteria can cause inflammation in the stomach. But it’s easily treated with antibiotics also. Hopefully with diet changes and maybe some ppi meds (acid reduction medication, omeprazole etc) you’ll feel good as new. Hope it all goes well xx
Super Novice
2024-02-11 23:21:51 +0000 UTCIt depends on your personal situation but in my experience it's just taking a pill every day. If I drink a lot of soda I still get some reflux but I'm okay eating normal stuff. And even if you DO have to change your diet to help improve it, it doesn't mean you can never eat what you like again, you just spend a few days eating low acidity stuff.
Blue Gemini
2024-02-11 21:05:26 +0000 UTCI think my mom takes it. I guess I got all that from her it’s in the genes, you know. Do you treat acid reflux with diet or just pills?
All Tingles ASMR 2
2024-02-11 20:48:23 +0000 UTCLucky you :D
All Tingles ASMR 2
2024-02-11 20:47:30 +0000 UTCAs a teenager I was diagnosed with celiacs disease based on biopsy. However, without following a gluten free diet, recent biopsy showed no signed of villi. I think I’ll still do blood tests but as of now it looks like I was misdiagnosed as a teenager.
All Tingles ASMR 2
2024-02-11 20:47:14 +0000 UTCGood luck with your appointment. Do you think it could be IBS? Or maybe a food intolerance? Hopefully you can get a clear diagnosis. Love you loads. ♥️
Deano M
2024-02-11 20:16:54 +0000 UTCI have a acid reflux, and it suck but eventually you’ll get used to it Mine isn’t bad though, I know people who has it worse to the point they’re medicated for it
Marley Angel
2024-02-11 19:58:07 +0000 UTCDon't worry, acid reflux and gerd are SUPER treatable! I've had acid reflux since I was 17 and I just take an Omeprazole every day and I'm fine. Go to the store and get Omeprazole, in capsule form, not in tablets. It works every time.
Blue Gemini
2024-02-11 19:57:14 +0000 UTC
