OT- Severe Heartburn

Got a friend of mine having some world class problems with severe heartburn.
He posted this in our NG, and thought I'd see what the wisdom here would
also say.

Thanks
Chuck
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Asked about this a few weeks ago and now I'd like to
ask those of you who only suffer from the worst kind.

Are there any of you who have heartburn so bad that you have
been tempted to call 911, or that it brings tears to your
eyes, or that it totally debilitates you that you can
do nothing at all during the episode? If so, what are you
taking for it? I'm only talking about the worst kind.

I have chest pains so bad sometimes I can take 8 max. strength Tums,
with 3 tablespoons of Mylanta, and it does absolutely nothing. This
is on top of the daily Prilosec I take. The pain was so bad
yesterday I was on my knees for 45 min. and almost called 911 because
I thought I was having a heart attack. <shrug> I see a specialist
tomorrow. I've been planning on going to Kanab this year, and the KSL,
but if I I get pain like this I won't be able to ride at all (or stand).
I would like to hear from anyone who really has GERD in the worst way,
and what it is you take for it.


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