Acid Reflux

by Sarah
(NC)

I have acid reflux and for the past week I have barely been able to eat anything at all for two reasons. One is I have a hard time swallowing, I feel as if there is something caught in my throat so that makes me even more scared to eat.

The second one is when I eat I get extremely bloated. I am already bloated now. I have been for about a week, but when I eat it gets worse and I start having a G.E.R.D.* attack. swallowing very cold or hot liquids is also very hard. It sort of hurts when I do. I just want to be able to eat again. Please help me.

*G.E.R.D.: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux disease is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of stomach acid to the esophagus. A typical symptom is heartburn.

Dear Sarah,

I can understand your fears. Although I do not diagnose people or prescribe treatment, I try to provide educational information to help people understand health in general.

I experience acid reflux/heartburn sometimes too, and have found that chewing my food very well and eating slower, instead of vacuuming it down, helps considerably. I have recently added a calcium and magnesium supplement in the evenings and have been experiencing relief.

However, you should consult with your own personal healthcare provider as soon as possible; the physical and emotional stress from such a situation can make your condition worse!

Best wishes,
BB

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