Feb 112009
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Severe Heartburn
Anyone have a simple remedy for severe heartburn?
Life-style modifications:
Avoid alcoholic beverages
Avoid caffeinated beverages and chocolate
Avoid specific foods that produce your symptoms (individually determined)
Weight loss -- often helps overweight individuals
Do not lie down within 3 hours of eating.
Sleep with block or wedge under mattress slanted down (head raised to keep acid from flowing up)
Medications:
Antacids (Maalox) helps in milder cases (may need every four hours)
H2 receptor blockers, e.g., Zantac, Tagamet
Proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec) -- the strongest medicine for suppressing acid
Reglan (metochlopramide) -- makes food move forward down gastrointestinal tract. Benefits some, especially diabetics.
