19th April 2003
If you are having that severe of acid reflux you should get this checked out at the docs office. If you can't afford to see your regular doc then look for a free/low cost health clinic in your area. Until you see the doc pick up some Zantac aka ranitidine , Pepcid aka famotidine or Tagamet aka cimetidine and takes one of these according to the directions on the package to try to get this under control a little until the doc can see you. In the meantime avoid the foods that aggrevate the GERD (gastroesophogeal reflux disease) the most. You will want to sleep with your head slightly elevated if it bothers you at night. Either with a wedge cushion under you elevate the head of your bed on blocks.
