INCREDIBLE heart burn

[Elfina]

This morning I was overtaken by the most horrendous heartburn I've ever had. Truly agony. I didn't feel nauseous, but every so often I'd get a little wave if stomach acid and thought I was going to be sick. Want to the pharmacy and bought lots of Zantac and Rennies. Took three Zantac and pretty much a pack of Rennies. Subsideded after about two hours, then had gradually reduced til I'm fine now.

Is it just one of those weird things, or might it be something sinister?

[AloneReed]

From January to April I was really poorly with a persistant cough. After 2 course of anti-biotics and a chest x-ray it turned out I had GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). I was prescribed Omeprazole and I am a new person. Occasionally I forget to take it and within 24 hours my heartburn returns.
Not saying you have this but I would get to your GP and get checked out. GERD includes other symptoms like hoarseness, sensitive teeth and nausea.