Marie's Story

"I take Nexium (40mg.) in the A.M., before breakfast. I have relief from the Nexium, but I still have to be careful what and when I consume food. I believe this to be a 'lifestyle change', not just a diagnosis and the medication will take care of everything and allow you to eat what you want. We need to take responsibility in terms of learning as much as possible about GERD, then being accountable for our choices. Sometimes I would like to 'forget' that I have this condition, then I eat something that very quickly, and it returns me to 'reality'. If I may be of any assistance to anyone, I would be happy to comply."

Points to Remember:
One of the first steps doctors usually recommend for patients who suffer from chronic heartburn is lifestyle modifications. This includes what foods we eat and don't eat. While foods aren't always a trigger for heartburn, the majority of patients do state eating certain foods is sure to cause heartburn. If you are not sure which foods trigger your heartburn, you can try keeping a record of what you eat, and any symptoms that may occur afterwards, for a week or two. If you've eaten several foods during a meal and don't know which one triggered your heartburn, you can re-introduce each food one at a time into your diet to determine which one is causing the heartburn. To help with meal planning, you can check out the list of most often safe foods for heartburn sufferers, and foods to avoid. You may also want to check out some heartburn-free menu suggestions.

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Related Resources:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Good Foods, Bad Foods for Heartburn Sufferers