worst heartburn ever

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Registered: 03-27-2003
worst heartburn ever
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Tue, 02-21-2006 - 1:35pm

it was yesterday afternoon, my son had just gotten hom, I had a snack, and afterwards came down with the worst heartburn. It started from the very back of my throat all the way down to my stomach, and the pain would move from throat and down, it lasted 20 minutes, i took 4 tums, and 2 minutes later I felt so much better. i do have to say I never experienced that type of pain before ever!!!! The only thing that came close was when my throst was burning last january, and that was it, but this was so much worse. What I can't understand is why it happened? I have been taking protonix, staying away from bad foods, and this just hit me, I doubled over in pain, because it also caused my stomach area to flare up, luckily it didn't last too long? Any suggestions 3 more weeks and I see the doc, I really can't wait!!!!!!

Jess

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 02-21-2006 - 2:31pm

Hey, there. Glad to see you post but sorry to hear about your bout yesterday. It's good you found Tums and they worked for you.

While I don't have any suggestions, I can empathize. Interesting the way you describe the pain as going downward. Mine does just the opposite - shooting pain and heat from the breastbone into the throat.

Hope your 3 week wait goes by quickly.

~K

~K

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 02-22-2006 - 7:51am

Thanks so do I, I am now getting heartburn ever since Monday protonix or not, and yes it's pretty bad!! I'll hang in there!

Jess

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Registered: 02-23-2006
Thu, 02-23-2006 - 5:40pm

Dear Jess,

I am new here on Ivillage, and I just want to let you know that you are in my wife and I's prayers. May the good Lord relieve that fire in your stomach. May He completely heal you of your heartburn.

God Bless You,

Bryan

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Sun, 02-26-2006 - 5:43pm

Jess,


I am sorry you are still having problems.