Hi I am a 15 year old girl and i have acid reflux and i was wondering if i can wear bras with reflux. if anyone can help can you email me at; jodie.***@****
I don't know the name of a drug but it is susposed to sooth the throat while healing. I was going to get it but I healed up fast after quiting altoids.
I have the exact same problem but add a little wheezing to the mix . I was very surprised when my new Dr. (my regular primary care dr. moved away) told me to stop all the asthma meds (albuterol, qvar, seravant, and sometimes prednisone) which were not really affective anyway, and put me on pepcid (acid reducer) a couple of weeks ago saying it was Acid Reflux causing the problem. Like you, I am still concerned because I still have pain, but I was told it may take a few months for healing of the esophagus to occur.
thanks doc and yoshi for your comments I have not really changed my diet that much. I will do so to see if it gets any better are there any foods in particular that I should stay away from.
besides taking protonix,you also have to watch what you eat.
To answer your questions:
1) A normal stress test would make heart problems less likely. A more thorough test can be a stress test with imaging (i.e. stress echocardiogram), which can be considered if the heart is still in question.
2) It is possible that the symptoms may be attributable to GERD.
3) The medication normally takes less than 1 week to see a noticable improvement.
4) An upper GI series or upper endoscopy are the next steps. If those tests are negative, a 24-hr pH study can be considered fora more definitive diagnosis of reflux.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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