Heartburn?

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I take a Prilosec everyday, that keeps myheartburn in check. I also take a couple of Rolaids before I go to bed.

I had severe acid reflux in years past, it had gone away for a couple of years pre-surgery, and now it's back. It's not a big deal, really, other than the expense of buying omeprazole (generic Prilosec), because it adds up fast when I'm taking 40mg twice a day. Fortunately, I'm getting a prescription for it; the co-pay isn't nearly as much as buying OTC is. The other thing is I've learned very, very fast that the biggest thing causing heartburn for me is when I get the munchies in the evening and indulge it. So, I either get something to drink now, like Crystal Light or Water, or snack on some fresh vegetables or a small amount of fresh fruit. That seems to take care of any problems with acid reflux, and I've started keeping Tums at my bedside, so if I wake up with it in the middle of the night, I chomp a couple of them, wait fifteen minutes, and go back to sleep.

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I am now taking Nexium once a day and haven't had a problem since. But after surgery the heartburn was terrible. Couldn't lay down or drink or attempt to eat anything.