Tooth Stains from Tums/Alka Seltzer Chews: Remedies?

is there such a thing as getting tooth stains from taking too many tums/alka seltzer chews? I've had to take even more than usual the last couple months and my bottom teeth are getting kind of discolored but aren't in pain even though I brush them pretty regularly. is there anything I can do to remedy this ?

Natural Remedies for Gastritis: Boost Your Healing with Supplements and Herbs

what supplements, teas, herbs, spices, or vitamins can be used for gastritis? please give me as many as possible!!

Seeking Tips for Managing Burning Pain in Heat

i wake up sometimes from the burning pain and it's honestly really upsetting. does anyone have any tips on what to do? and how could i reduce symptoms in this heat? if there's any questions for me, i'll answer them as soon as possible

Feeling Lightheaded and Nauseous - Need Advice

i've been experiencing symptoms like feeling lightheaded, weak, stomach pain, extreme nausea, pooping a bit green (not eating anything green), and some trouble staying asleep. i don't know what's going on, or if it's some anxiety mixed with food poisoning and late sleeping times, but maybe some reassurance that i'm going to be okay would be nice? or some help with what i could do for this nausea and pain? thank you

Does CPAP Machine Help with GERD and Sleep Apnea?

I have GERD and Eosinophlic Esophagitis. I also habe always had unexplainable (as of yet) trouble sleeping. It was mentioned to me recently that sleep apnea is pretty commonly comorbid with GERD, and the possibility of me having sleep apnea is pretty high. My question is, if you are a person with both GERD/EOE/etc and sleep apnea, and you use a CPAP machine at night, how big of difference does it make for you? does it improve your quality of sleep? Does it ease symptoms of GERD etc.? Is it big enough of a difference to justify trying to get in to see a sleep specialist? For context, my town has a huge shortage of sleep specialists, so securing an appointment is difficult and a long process, so I don't necessarily want to go through the whole process if it won't make that much of a difference

Alternative to Endoscopy for Chronic Acid Reflux?

is there an alternative to having an endoscopy? I've had acid reflux every day since January 2022 and nothing works. My insurance is crap and I can't afford an endoscopy; because of my weight I'd have to go into a hospital. I just want to know what's causing this. No medication or supplement works.

What Causes Acid Reflux Flare-Ups?

What do you find causes acid reflux flare-ups for you? I've been experiencing it at a much greater frequency the past couple weeks than I have in a long time. In fact, its never made me feel nauseous in this way before, where I'm feeling it somewhat nightly as I'm going to bed. It could be related to other colds/flus I've been around (working with children), but I'm wondering if it's something else. My eating habits have not been different to my awareness (although I'm not great with tracking that)

Changing Reflux Medication: How to Talk to Your Doctor

I've been struggling with reflux for years now and my medication does treat it, but I'm worried about the side effects. how do I approach the topic of changing the medication with my doctor?

Dealing with Health Anxiety: Tips and Tricks

How to deal with health anxiety? I have reflux. I always worry it will turn into something worse even though it only bothers me occasionally.

Dealing with Silent Reflux Symptoms

So I have silent reflux and I have noticed the past three days it have been flaring up, stomach feels bleh, dry cough and it won’t go away even with taking my PPI and tums. I just started a PPI a week ago. Not to sure if it just needs time to still kick in.

Endoscopy tomorrow, scared and need advice

Has anyone had an endoscopy? I'm going to get one tomorrow and I am kind of scared. Does it hurt?

Is my chest pain and heart palpitations normal?

I seem to have had reflux for years, but the burning symptom is often missing. but recently it's been getting worse. I thought I was having a heart attack one time and I sometimes feel there's heart palpitations. there's also pain left and right in my chest and stomach pain. Normal?

Dealing with Acid Reflux: Need Advice

Hey guys. I have bad acid reflux. I already take omeprazole daily, and that helps with the heartburn but in the last few months I've been having g heartburn despite the meds on top of bloating and constant burping. my Dr won't tell what else I can. they told ne to add one vitamin, cut this out if diet, even to lose weight and I'm working on all of that bit is there another acid reflux to add with oneprazole I can ask my Dr about or a specific vitamin or mineral to try

Looking for people with similar GI issues

Hi! So I’m looking for people to chat to about supposedly ‘random’ stomach and GI issues - I’ve been passed around to several different doctors for the past four years and no one seems to know what’s causing my problems. My symptoms include: - bloating - both lower and upper abdominal pain - GERD - heavily varied bowel movements (I can have three completely different stools in one day, some are very solid, some quite loose etc) - nausea - lower abdominal cramping leading up to a bowel movement - struggle with weight gain So far all I’ve been told is that I probably have GERD (again, no official diagnosis), I have severe health anxiety but other than that I’m ‘completely healthy’. I’ve had internal and abdominal ultrasounds and a gastric emptying scan, both of which came back clear. If anyone has the same issues as me please reach out! I’m desperate to meet more people with similar problems and maybe even figure out a starting point for a diagnosis :)

Possible GERD flare up despite taking Omeprazole

I think I’m having a GERD flare up, but it doesn’t make sense because I take Omeprazole. Is it possible to have some break through symptoms?

Coping with Chronic Pain: Getting to Know the New Me

I had quite a hard thought just now - it made me feel sad but I’m being mindful of it. I’m seeing it, giving it space, but don’t want to dwell. I thought, at some point I’m going to forget what it was like to not be in pain. My symptoms flared up and diagnosis came when I was 27, so I’ve been managing for about a year now (nearly 29). Although this was a sad thought, I just think I need to get to know the new me. Get to know how to thrive despite it - as I’m blessed to have an amazing job and support network. Anyone else ever have these thoughts?

Relieving GERD throat tightness

How do I relieve the tightness in my throat from gerd 😓

Can Melatonin Help with Sleeping Troubles?

I've been having trouble sleeping due to pain recently. Would taking melatonin help? I'm already exhausted and want to sleep, but whenever I pass out, I wake back up again due to the pain.

Managing GERD: My Journey to Healing

Hello! I have just started on a journey to understand and mend my body. I have recently been having GERD and it's wrecking my life overall with the other things I've got going on. All of this is scary and I would love to start a dialogue to make things easier on us all. :)

Finding a Doctor Who Listens to You: A PSA

PSA: Find a doctor that listens to you and keeps up with the ever changing science of medicine. I see SO many people on here complaining about their doctors - just leave!