Acid Reflux

[Kenzikenz]

I've been drinking coffee for about two years daily(which started out 2 cups a day and now has escalated to about 8). Lately I've been drinking a lot of tea with this coffee.
Earlier this week I started having pains in my upper stomach. Along with the pain I've been feeling very nauseous. I didn't think nothing of it when it started so I continued my regular coffee and tea type diet. I know my dad gets acid reflux but I've nvr experienced it before despite how often I drink this stuff.
Today the pains are really bad and it's difficult to eat. I took a Zantac about 30min-1hr ago. I'm still in a lot of pain and I'm not sure what to do. I'm not insured and my parents won't take me to the doctors. I don't think they understand the pain I'm in. What can I do to make it stop?

[selmaS]

  Hi and welcome to the GERD forum.

Both beverages can be part of your issue.....stress can also trigger these symptoms....you did not mention your age....but I am assuming you're a minor since you stated your parents won't take you to see a Dr.

Pain from reflux can take a while to subside....and symptoms can take up to a week or more of taking meds to show improvements..so do not be too quick to think the med won''t help..but do cut back on these drinks.

Also take a closer look at your diet and life style as you may want to make other modifications there too.

[wheezerMcfly]

i have to eat bread before drinking coffee now after having GERD for over 20 yrs. Yesterday, had a severe esophagitis attack after drinking coffee with only yoghart and banana in tummy. BUT this was because i had 3 beers late the night before, with just an apple after. too much irritation at one time. It subsided quickly after raw bread.

[Imajerk]

Bread is probably soaking some of the acid, giving you a small break. I know beer and coffee are those small life pleasures that are hard to let go of. I can only hope that your GERD is not severe enough for you to regret that one day.