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  • emjam99
    emjam99 Posts: 92 Member
    I've had the same thing but it's like acid reflex problems, I even feel it after a salad. I don't eat red meat and reduced the amount of meat which helps. Eating earlier helped me because it digested easier and I try to eat light at night if I can. Another thing is probiotics like yogurt and fruit or veggies which helps you use the bathroom and lets everything pass. If none of these cut it, see a doctor.
  • danielle0400
    danielle0400 Posts: 47 Member
    WickedPineapple wrote: »
    I developed heartburn like this last year as well (after getting to my goal weight, ironically enough). The first recommendation is to avoid the foods that cause it, but like you, there appears to be no rhyme or reason to it. It wasn't like I'd eat/drink something and immediately get heartburn (except for very few exceptions, usually drinks). I actually cut out every single thing on the heartburn list that I actually consume (booze, coffee, chocolate, marinara sauce, fried foods, etc.) and decreased my fat intake. I still got heartburn. I really wanted to avoid medication, but the OTC prilosec (where you take a dose a day for 2 weeks and it's good for 4 months) is what worked for me.

    I really need to look into Prilosec... I'll see how today goes! It's such a pain! Literally and figuratively!
  • danielle0400
    danielle0400 Posts: 47 Member
    rhtexasgal wrote: »
    During your doctor work-up, did you have just bloodwork done? Did you have any x-rays or GI tract testing done? The reason I ask is that, as someone with inflammatory bowel disease (in remission), I had similar symptoms to yours for about 5 years before it finally got worse. For those 5 years, there was no rhyme or reason ... .

    I haven't gone that far yet. Figured I'd do fodmap for a while (which helped), then go from there. I'm hoping the results from the food allergy test shed some insight as well.
  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,111 Member
    danielle0400 wrote: »
    Has anyone else done this test?

    I had a full allergy work up years ago. I had blood drawn and they also pricked me with items on my back to check for reactions. I was having a variety of auto immune issues. A previously undiagnosed wheat and dust allergy were discovered. I had a few appointments though so it wasnt a one shot deal.
  • danielle0400
    danielle0400 Posts: 47 Member
    SCoil123 wrote: »
    danielle0400 wrote: »
    Has anyone else done this test?

    I had a full allergy work up years ago. I had blood drawn and they also pricked me with items on my back to check for reactions. I was having a variety of auto immune issues. A previously undiagnosed wheat and dust allergy were discovered. I had a few appointments though so it wasnt a one shot deal.

    Did you stop eating wheat after that? Notice any differences, if so?
  • danielle0400
    danielle0400 Posts: 47 Member
    Had the test done yesterday, results in a few weeks..
    She was very informative and said that my bowels were farely backed up, which was a surprise to me. This in turn was likely where a lot of my heartburn was coming from. Changed up a few things, added some good gut meds, and working forward!
  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,565 Member
    So good to hear back from you! I'm glad the visit with the doctor went well and you have some information to work with while you're waiting for the test results.
  • RobynTheresa
    RobynTheresa Posts: 15 Member
    Noel_57 wrote: »
    Sorry I missed the OP's second post that she had been to a Dr. But heartburn that doesn't respond well to OTC medication is serious, imo. It can lead to serious trouble. Just my experience.

    Ageee. Refereal to a gastroenterologist nay be best option and endoscopy. Heartburn is not to be treated lightly. Another here with experience.
  • danielle0400
    danielle0400 Posts: 47 Member
    RobynTheresa wrote: »
    Noel_57 wrote: »
    Sorry I missed the OP's second post that she had been to a Dr. But heartburn that doesn't respond well to OTC medication is serious, imo. It can lead to serious trouble. Just my experience.

    Ageee. Refereal to a gastroenterologist nay be best option and endoscopy. Heartburn is not to be treated lightly. Another here with experience.

    Thanks. I'm going to work on her digestion suggestions until we have the results and go from there.. they have already helped a lot!
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    danielle0400 wrote: »
    rhtexasgal wrote: »
    During your doctor work-up, did you have just bloodwork done? Did you have any x-rays or GI tract testing done? The reason I ask is that, as someone with inflammatory bowel disease (in remission), I had similar symptoms to yours for about 5 years before it finally got worse. For those 5 years, there was no rhyme or reason ... .

    I haven't gone that far yet. Figured I'd do fodmap for a while (which helped), then go from there. I'm hoping the results from the food allergy test shed some insight as well.

    I suggest you ask your doctor for a referral to a dietitian to help you with that because it's not just about following the FODMAP diet. You follow it for a prescribed amount of time then start adding foods back in in a certain sequence.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    danielle0400 wrote: »
    Had the test done yesterday, results in a few weeks..
    She was very informative and said that my bowels were farely backed up, which was a surprise to me. This in turn was likely where a lot of my heartburn was coming from. Changed up a few things, added some good gut meds, and working forward!

    Good to hear that you went to the doctor.

    IBS can cause heartburn problems as well, as can other medical conditions. Hope it all works for you.
  • dhouser3
    dhouser3 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi Danielle0400, I will tell you that I had the same thing a few months ago, heartburn etc. I tracked my food, went to a gastro doctor that wanted me to get an endoscopy etc etc. My cousin, a nurse, mentioned that I try taking a probiotic. Guess what, the heartburn went away! Lately I have been lazy with taking my am vitamins, and probiotic. I noticed last week that the hb symptoms came back. Well...I started taking my probiotics again and all is well :) Its worth a shot!
  • danielle0400
    danielle0400 Posts: 47 Member
    I received my food test results... Which were bittersweet, but do make a lot sense..

    Tested high for the following: Chedder, Cottage Cheese, Mozzarella and Wheater Gliadin...
    The following were very high: Baker's Yeast, Brewer's Yeast, Milk, Radish (random), Whey (so sad) and Yogurt..

    Time to start making some big changes!
  • danielle0400
    danielle0400 Posts: 47 Member
    dhouser3 wrote: »
    Hi Danielle0400, I will tell you that I had the same thing a few months ago, heartburn etc. I tracked my food, went to a gastro doctor that wanted me to get an endoscopy etc etc. My cousin, a nurse, mentioned that I try taking a probiotic. Guess what, the heartburn went away! Lately I have been lazy with taking my am vitamins, and probiotic. I noticed last week that the hb symptoms came back. Well...I started taking my probiotics again and all is well :) Its worth a shot!

    That's a great suggestion... I'll have to get back on mine. Thanks!!

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