Hi Kevin,
Since you are just 31, the chances of getting heart ailment is very remote. Your EKG and treamill also confirmed that you dont have any problems related to heart.
Sometimes GERD produces symptoms similar to heart ailments. A 24 hours pH monitoring test has to be done to confirm GERD.
Nexium is a safe and effective medication for GERD. But you need life style modifications also for better results.
Life style modifications -
1. Head elevation while sleeping
2. Small frequent meals
3. Going to bed 2- 3 hours after food
4. Avoiding bed time snacks
5. Avoiding smoking and alcohol
6. Avoiding tight fitting clothes
7. Avoiding cola, citrus drinks, carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, spicy food
8. Weight reduction
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
i am 30 years old, 6"5 and 203 lbs. i have had severe acid reflux for about 8 years. i have been on nexium for about 6 years. you dont want to have to stay on any meds forever but i dont think that it will hurt you. i have just had surgery for the reflux 2 weeks ago and no longer have to take the nexium. i had chest pain, numbness, dizziness, and reflux everyday. i thought being dizzy was normal for me. after the surgery i dont have any chest pain but my throat still closes and thats when im dizzy. my doctor says that should go away because that is a symptom of post surgery. hopefully he is right. good luck.
just a bump for some help