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DD

SoWal Expert
Aug 29, 2005
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grapevine, tx. /On the road to SoWal
Skunky, we :love: you. What a GRAYT doctor you are going to be. :clap_1: I would definitely be one of your first patients, (well depending on your specialty;-) ).

Skunky, you're a good egg. :D
 

Rudyjohn

SoWal Insider
Feb 10, 2005
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Dr. Skunky, Thanks for your advice.:clap_1:

That's why these threads or these questions that a poster has can be helpful to others in the long run albeit negative to some. I've never had heartburn but I know it can be horribly painful and sometimes difficult to manage and can mask other ailments.
 
I have the same problem. It's GERD. You need an EGD to check for a hiatal hernia and polyps. You could have stomach or esophageal cancer. Until then just Google and look for a GERD diet. No chocolate, alcohol, mints/gum, caffeinated beverages, oils/fatty foods, carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, spicy food, or tomatoes. Sleep on a wedge pillow, preferably on your left side. Don't lie down for at least two hours after a meal. Basically you can't eat at a Mexican or Italian restaurant any more if you want to live.

Your doc will probably prescribe Protonix, Nexium, or something like that.

It's not very fun. I'm not gonna lie -- I break the rules a lot because I'm a foodie.

Oh, and the Versed they give you when you have the EGD is the world's best drug, IMO. One of my best friends and neighbors is an anesthesiologist. She laughed when I asked her if she could give me a dose of Versed every Friday and Saturday night -- no calories and it doesn't give you the munchies. It just makes you love everyone and feel happy. She says they've had a lot of success with that drug.
 
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Miss Kitty

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Jun 10, 2005
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uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. That is how I feel right now. My stomach feels yucky and I couldn't even eat dinner. :sosad: I did chew two maalox.

Never mind...I just read Johnrudy's sig line.
 
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Jdarg

SoWal Expert
Feb 15, 2005
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uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. That is how I feel right now. My stomach feels yucky and I couldn't even eat dinner. :sosad: I did chew two maalox.

Never mind...I just read Johnrudy's sig line.

I'm sneezing like crazy and my eyes and nose are itching so bad that I want to rip them from my face. :roll: I look like Bozo the clown with the red nose. Better go find the Vick's Vaporub!!:clap_1:

Let's rename this thread the "SoWal Medical Clinic".
 

Teresa

SoWal Guide
Staff member
Nov 15, 2004
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we did once have a whining thread where we listed our ailments, problems, etc. I think we need to whine and provide a comprehensive list of our mental and/or physical problems. where else can you do this??? who wants to start?

Donna: I just love this: You can't ride two horses with one ass, ladies!

Skunky-baby - you are so wonderful I could pinch your cheeks!

LadyD - hope you get some relief real soon!!! I don't like hearing that your doctor spent so little time with you. go to another doctor if you don't get relief. thanks for asking your sowal friends for advice - very few of us are medical experts, but we can compare experiences, and we really do care.
 

Sheila

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I'm sneezing like crazy and my eyes and nose are itching so bad that I want to rip them from my face. :roll: I look like Bozo the clown with the red nose. Better go find the Vick's Vaporub!!:clap_1:

Let's rename this thread the "SoWal Medical Clinic".

Zicam and Cold-Eze (sp)! Get thee to the Publix SoWal Wench. Better yet.... send Bdarg. Miss Kitty was my Bdarg in October:cool: ( that devil month! :evil:) ! Feel better, soon! :love:
 

Mango

SoWal Insider
Apr 7, 2006
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we did once have a whining thread where we listed our ailments, problems, etc. I think we need to whine and provide a comprehensive list of our mental and/or physical problems. where else can you do this??? who wants to start?


:funn:

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Jdarg

SoWal Expert
Feb 15, 2005
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Zicam and Cold-Eze (sp)! Get thee to the Publix SoWal Wench. Better yet.... send Bdarg. Miss Kitty was my Bdarg in October:cool: ( that devil month! :evil:) ! Feel better, soon! :love:

I've got Zicam and loads of drugs. And tea. And Vick's. And peppermint ice cream.:D
 
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