Hi all,ive been suffering with chronic heartburn past few days,the trouble is im on sulfasalazine so i dont think i can use regular over the counter heartburn tablets unless anyone else has used anything else while on these?or has anyone got any ideas to get rid of it bearing in mind its the weekend,i cant sleep its awful
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I agree with Val, you would be better asking your pharmacist, I hope it eases very soon.
Barbara
Foods to avoid - anything spicey, fatty or acidic (eg tomatoes, strawberries), coffee, alcohol, anything at all within an hour or two before bed.
Ranitidine (zantac) stops exess acid being produced in the first place. Over the counter, it comes in 75mg tablets. I get mine on prescription & my tablets are 150mg, so double the over the counter dose.
I would get yourself to any chemist, large supermarket or Body Care & get yourself some of these to 'kill the fire' as they say. If you are still having probs after a week or so, I would see GP to establish what the cause might be. The usual advice applies in the meantime....no large fatty meals before bed etc.
Please let us know how you get on. Heartburn / acid reflux is horrible - you have my sympathy - I spent most of last year suffering with it!!
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