why have i got constant heartburn and indigestion?

[spacedonkey]

I'm definitely not pregnant!

Is it a symptom of something?

stress?
that's when i get it

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

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.

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

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

ta for the top tip AQ

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.

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

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

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

blimey mn, it does

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.

snort marina!

you're on top form today

hangover?

only when i'm with you dear

well that explains the last 2 days then

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