Reflux giving me a scare.-

[sleepsleep]

So lately ive been having some reflux (acid) going on. Like the last 3 days.- And while i can handle the sour taste and the pain..... My mind cannot. Keep thinking they are symptoms of some heart thingy.-

I can feel  a tiny spot in my chest that hurts and acid in the back of my throat....Logic will tell me its nothing more then the common reflux ive had from time to time, but my mind is playing tricks on me-

Havent gotten allot of sleep lately as I accidentally turned around my sleep pattern, and have a really hard time sleeping while its day-. So i wake a million times and hardly get any hours. (but getting more and more tired so guessing i will fall asleep at a normal time soon).-

But yeah- Any tips to get my mind of this?

All started after drinking loads of coffee one night-(usually dont, but recently quit smoking- so helped take the edge of the craving)

As for the pain in the chest (which of course is the most worrying) it just feels like there is a stone lodged in my chest. (small one)- And every-time i burp it feels like a handful stones are passing through the same canal where the pain is.- (which i try to hang onto as it cant be heart related then. )

But yeah- Just think i need a good nights sleep and figure out what foods are messing me up.+ some calming words and advice from you guys-

Anyways Merry-Christmas all -
Gonna Zombie my tired body to the kitchen now and start cleaning plates :S

[Wartai]

When i eat something that may aggravate it more, I usually eat an apple after.
Or you could get some Antacid tablets from your local store, that helps to reduce the acid, its only for temp relief. Your best bet is to tackle the problem through diet for a permanent solution. Once its cleared up, there's nothing wrong with eating anything, as long as its in moderation with a good diet.

[sleepsleep]

hi guys.- Thanks for the replies.- Just spent time cleaning my bathroom and kitchen and actually helped somewhat on the acid. (maybe its the lack of activity lately that kinda has worsen it along with the night of coffee which i dont drink daily)

Anyways. Cant really say yeah to much of the points listed by red star.
I mean. . . I quit smoking last sunday.
I dont eat junk food - cake and such (sure i can have an occasional candy bar. )
I rarely drink and i take vitamin supplements which as far as i know should also cover magnesium.
I also take fish oil capsules.

Aside from that the only thing i take of pills is Satralin KRKA for the anxiety.

About soda and such. In the last year or so, there have maybe been two days ive drunk cola-. Otherwise i never drink it anymore.


However ive eaten allot of toast bread and cheese lately which im kinda suspecting. Not that im allergic as i ihave been tested before. But my mother also has issues with dairy products.

And Wartal - Thanks for the tips.
I Usually eat large meals instead of many smaller. But think that is slowly changing as im not smoking anymore.

I did eat a load of chocolate the night it started along with the coffee. My mom had just dropped by with some cream filled chocolates and just ate away at them without really thinking about it.

But ill take the tips to heart and see if i can get it fixed.

Kinda thinking about getting some dark bread and potatoes tonight along with some of the mentioned fruits.-

But thanks guys. Any more info is accepted, otherwise have a good xmas.-

[Wartai]

One of my favourite foods that helped me when I get Acid Reflux is the humble Apple.
Probably one of the most popular remedies is Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 or 2 teaspoons in about 8oz of water.
Also Lemons are good too, Ive also heard that Lemonade does the trick..
You could read lots of things that help on the net.

Foods that commonly cause increased reflux and heartburn include:
Fatty and fried foods
Spicy foods and onions
Citrus fruits and juices
Chocolate
Full-fat dairy products
Alcohol
Caffeine

Large meals and large portions may aggravate heartburn. Eat slowly and stop before you feel full.
Eating late at night can aggravate heartburn. Avoid eating for three hours before going to bed.
Avoid lying down soon after meals.
Raise the head of your bed to keep your head higher than your stomach works wonders

[Red_Star]

Acid reflux, chest tightness/pain, and insomnia are listed symptoms of magnesium deficiency. I had a severe magnesium deficiency with over 50 symptoms.  My sleep pattern turned around alright..at the worst i went to bed at 9am!

Only 1% of magnesium in the body is actually found in blood, and only 0.3% is found in blood serum, so clinical blood serum testing may not successfully identify magnesium deficiency.

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may be at risk for low magnesium intake:

1. Do you drink carbonated beverages on a regular basis?

2. Do you regularly eat pastries, cakes, desserts, candies or other sweet foods?

3. Do you experience a lot of stress in your life, or have you recently had a major medical procedure such as surgery?

4. Do you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks daily?

5. Do you take a diuretic, heart medication, asthma medication, birth control pills or estrogen replacement therapy?

6. Do you drink more than seven alcoholic beverages per week?

7. Do you take calcium supplements without magnesium or calcium supplements with magnesium in less than a 1:1 ratio?

8. Do you experience any of the following:

Anxiety?
Times of hyperactivity?
Difficulty getting to sleep?
Difficulty staying asleep?

9. Do you experience any of the following:

Painful muscle spasms?
Muscle cramping?
Fibromyalgia?
Facial tics?
Eye twitches, or involuntary eye movements?

10. Did you answer yes to any of the above questions and are also age 55 or older?