acid reflux and heartburn

willsandco good luck, do hope that it's not anything serious.

I had heart burn during both pregnancies and have eaten 1000s of Rennies in my lifetime. Now I can't take pastry but cake is Ok if it is small piece. Mince pies would cause it straight away so they are out.

Acid Reflux is age - related, believe or not we have a 17 yr old tom cat and he has got it! Regularly - after making a grim face, he howls and regurgitates a small amount of his breakfast- or supper. I know just how he feels. My old fashioned Cat Book suggests 1/4 of a Rennie occasionally.

When really stressed I take Omep and try not to worry. My GP said to raise the head end of the bed 15 cms. All this after a thorough internal examination where nothing really serious was found.

Best wishes for the 15th Willsandco.

thanks, Jinglbellrocks. It is all a bit of a worry, to be truthful. But, I decided to try some alternative treatments: I ordered some Manuka honey 15. It arrived three days ago and already I feel better, can swallow without difficulty for the first time in ages, my throat feels easier, my whole mouth feels soothed. Quite extraordinary. It is expensive but so what? I just am so pleased that I feel better! Lets hope it isn't a three day wonder!

No reason why it should be a three day wonder. It's expensive for a reason. Keep taking it.

I've been away this week staying in a hotel with all the temptations of lovely food and drink. BUT I stayed on my diet - just cutting down on gluttony and booze - and didn't get heartburn even once! There is little doubt that my heartburn has been self inflicted. I am now on a fasting day but will stick with the programme.

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