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why have i got constant heartburn and indigestion?

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spacedonkey · 02/03/2005 09:59

I'm definitely not pregnant!

Is it a symptom of something?

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AuntyQuated · 02/03/2005 10:00

stress?
that's when i get it

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spacedonkey · 02/03/2005 10:00

i thought it was probably stress, but i'm always stressed out and it doesn't usually manifest as heartburn - weird!

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Marina · 02/03/2005 10:02

Off the top of my head - have you had back trouble or some other chronic pain condition which has required you to take prescription painkillers, or even bog-standard ibuprofen on a long-term basis SD? I ask because a pal of mine who has a good healthy lifestyle has now developed gastritis because she was on long-term medication for a slipped disc, which is now better.
Presumably it has not been triggered by too much sumptuous Italian food...you did get out there in the end? Did you have a lovely time if so?
Hope you feel better soon.

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AuntyQuated · 02/03/2005 10:03

i find lying flat on my back with my right hand rraised above my head for 10 mins or so relieves it

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spacedonkey · 02/03/2005 10:04

aw thanks marina

yes i did get out there, and the food was great, but this indigestion thing has been going on for about a month now, so i don't think it's food-related

not been taking any medication of any kind, i'm physically pretty healthy as far as i know

am worried it's an ulcer

i'll go to my GP if it carries on much longer i think

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spacedonkey · 02/03/2005 10:05

ta for the top tip AQ

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bundle · 02/03/2005 10:06

i made a prog about dyspepsia recently, you can get a transcript from the website. acid reflux (which can cause chronic caugh too) is incredibly common but underdiagnosed.

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SeaShells · 02/03/2005 10:07

Chocolate, coffee, alcohol, orange juice, onions, garlic, tomatoes and fatty or spicy foods can all cause heartburn believe it or not!

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spacedonkey · 02/03/2005 10:09

thank you bundle and seashells, i'll look into that, also will try to take note of what i've eaten when it happens in case a certain food is triggering it

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Mothernature · 02/03/2005 10:12

hiatus hernia have a look at this..does this sound like your problem?

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spacedonkey · 02/03/2005 10:17

blimey mn, it does

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Marina · 02/03/2005 10:34

My mother has this SD (in no other respect does she resemble you I am positive as she is now very like the granny in Giles) and finds Gaviscon helpful.

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spacedonkey · 02/03/2005 10:35

snort marina!

you're on top form today

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lou33 · 02/03/2005 11:35

hangover?

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spacedonkey · 02/03/2005 11:37

only when i'm with you dear

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lou33 · 02/03/2005 11:44

well that explains the last 2 days then

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deegward · 02/03/2005 11:46

I had gall stones, and had to have my gall bladder removed.

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