Acid Reflux

[jennyjoan]

Cousin complaining really badly of the above. I have told her to get an appointment with her GP. Is there anything she can take meantime.

[Smowball]

I have this dreadfully - in the end my doctor prescribed Omeprazole and that works very well. But if I miss a day ..... lol

[webbo3]

Omeprazole, available over the counter

[Smowball]

I didn’t actually realise that tbh

[webbo3]

I take it and ran out and was told I could but it over the counter by the doctors whilst I waited for my prescription, its expensive tho.

[Purist]

Boring advice from me but try keeping a food diary to locate trigger foods, we all know PPI's are not safe to use long term so maybe some lifestyle changes may help. I have done this and no longer suffer from reflux.

[davebro]

I would want tests to rule out anything more serious if I was having to take antacids regularly with no obvious cause (other meds, spicy food etc.).