Heartburn sufferers may be overmedicating!

jtoler · 02-17-16, 05:08 PM

What's your deal guy.

Ralphie Halves · 02-17-16, 06:47 PM

All the article says is that if you're the type of guy who gets heartburn after eating spicy foods, then you don't need a Nexium, just eat a Tums. When you're like me, and you get indigestion from eating a carrot, then Nexium is probably for you.

jds07v · 02-17-16, 06:59 PM

If you always produce too much acid in your stomach then a PPI is appropriate. If it's not chronic then they are unnecessary

GUMMO77 · 02-17-16, 10:15 PM

The old lady had crazy diagnosed "heartburn" for over a year; nothing worked. Eventually her eyes turned yellow and it ended up being her gallbladder.

cashin81 · 02-18-16, 06:23 AM

Rantadine worked for me. Less harmful than PPis which actually made things worse
Wouldnt worry about heartburn, by the time we get old there will be advancements like this

LINX bracelet device to ease acid reflux IS safe, study finds

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3252532/Magnetic-bracelet-treat-acid-reflux-safe-represents-generation-heartburn-treatment.html

Experts at the University of Minnesota claim the LINX device, which is made of magnetic beads, 'provides significant and durable improvement in heartburn, regurgitation and quality of life', up to five years.