I was suspected to have GERD last Monday after visiting the ER doctor and will be referred to a Gastroenterology next Monday for confirmation.

It was all quite sudden, i started experiencing minor acid reflux symptoms about 2 weeks ago and it does not seem to go away. Went to a normal clinic and was diagnosed with "indigestion" and was given antacid and charcoal pill. On that night itself, the symptoms got worst so I went to the ER in Sunway Hospital and then the bad news came

Is anyone here suffering from GERD and for how long already? What steps are you taking to manage the symptoms so they do not interfere with normal lifestyle?

I have been doing some article reading regarding GERD and it appears to be a very grim condition in the sense that there is no permanent cure.

I have not been able to focus since I was told that I may have GERD.

Help =(

hi shaniandras2787,

if you are worried, you have to go for Endoscope and claims from insurance

after visiting a good doctor in Pantai KL, my condition was minor and I was medication for 3 months are now back to normal

i had symptom is a combination of indigestion and always bloated due to high stress at work and in life

wish you get diagnosed soon, take care!

My appointment with the Gastroentrologist is next Monday so will see what she has to say about my condition and what type of tests are required to conduct to properly diagnose my condition.

I am also praying hard that my condition is not as serious as I think it is.

Which doctor did you see in Pantai KL - mind to share?

I may seek for a second medical opinion.

Good that you are visiting a specialist, see what she has to recommend.

Couple of my family members having it, after checkup its initial temporary relief medicines thereafter its basically lifestyle change.

It all depends what are your trigger points, for some, its milk, spicy or oily food, etc.

Some says probiotics helps as well. All the best, bang!

Right now, i have no idea at all and i do not know what to think.

Very disturbed to be honest.

I think my cousin had this. Is this where the 'cap' to the stomach remained in 'open' position and the acidic stuffs flow the reverse way when lying down?

Yeah, the "cap" is called the "lower esophageal sphincter".

Not only that it allows the gastric juice to flow back wards when lying down but also allows the acid to escape from the stomach even when standing up right causing the burning sensation called "heart burn".

How long has your cousin been having it and how is he/she holding up?

Im not too sure when he had it. He resigned not long after mco and later over heard my brother sharing his health problem. I think I could possibly also have this symptom sometimes when I burped continously after having certain meals. Previously I dont have this problem but I think it started after I went for a few chiro session. After one of the session, I felt much easier to breath but always felt like gassy ever since. Personally I change my hating habit by skipping lunch and it seems to be better nowadays. As for my cousin, I think doctor told him to reduce meals portion since he used to gallop every leftovers whenever we went for group lunches.

This post has been edited by andrekua2: Mar 27 2024, 12:41 PM

GWS TS!

Reducing meal portions seems like the first thing that all doctors would advise.

Are you aware of his condition now (whether it improved or worsen) and is he on any medication?

Better but is skinnier as a result. Medication wise Im not sure.

For me, I also try not to eat full/too full for dinner. Im a late sleeper (or rather early? 1-2am) so now I take junks or chocolate if I feel hungry. I also try to reduce intakes of cakes with cream.

Good to hear that there are positive news to his new regime. I wished I could talk to him regarding his current condition and how he has been coping. It is going to be a relieve knowing that GERD is not a death sentence.

I read that high fat food (eg: chocolate/junk food) will increase the risk of contracting GERD so you better watch out before it is too late.

U are seeing specialist already didnt they advise u what to do? And given medications?

Rather than asking /K

Btw have u done scoping? GERD may be sign of stomach ulcer.

Not necessarily.


Btw stess can cause gerd too

Not yet, the specialist appointment is next Monday so until then i can only sit tight. My initial diagnosis was from an ER doctor in Sunway Hospital who suspected GERD because of the symptoms I described to him. According to him, it's a "classical" case of acid reflux.

Was prescribed Nexium-Mups for 10 days and Gaviscon to soothe the acid (when necessary).

I assume that the specialist will conduct the scoping when I meet with her next Monday and I am hoping that the cause of my GERD is something of a reversible / curable nature.

This is not "/k" by the way so I don't expect silly answers and I just need to know (or the comfort) of knowing that there are people out there who is also suffering from GERD and is coping well.

Thanks for sharing... I will try to experiment with it and see if its true.

I did tried a recommendation from a friend, drinking hurix gastro aid after every meal. It did help with the gassy feeling somewhat but kinda expensive to drink long term.

This post has been edited by andrekua2: Mar 27 2024, 01:33 PM

mind sharing what are the symptoms?

gerd is not that bad and its more common than you think. avoid drinks with caffeine like coffee and tea, spicy/deep fried food, eat at regular interval, avoid supper. try to take some probiotics as it can help to relieve your gastric symptoms too.

is GERD really common? i know people experience acid reflux from time to time but not constant/frequent.

i experience some acid reflux whenever i eat but if i control the type of food/portion then most of the time i will be alright but if i accidentally take in a trigger food (eg: eggyolk/black pepper) then symptoms can lasts for up to half a day and it's really suffering.

i have totally cut out caffeine, spicy, fried / really oily food for now. i also made sure that my last meal of the day will be latest at 9:00pm and no further.

am starting a regular/fix time eating regime (breakfast/lunch/dinner), wheat biscuits in between and see if that will help manage my symptoms more properly so that i may have a life closer to normal, eventually.

went for a scope yesterday and the doctor found everything to be normal so i'm currently off Nexium and is put on Dexilant and Ganaton for 2 weeks.

does any GERD sufferers really get better with time by managing their lifestyle cause right now, it's quite depressing to think about my current situation.

All the best TS how are your symptoms now?

Did you consider meal prepping or catering food specifically suitable for your diet requirements?

I have a relative with similar symptoms and the dietary restrictions seems quite challenging so maybe preparing your own meals or getting someone else to prepare it specifically to your needs is the way to go (of course I realize this may not work for everyone)

During my endoscopy, pieces of my stomach / esophagus were taken for biopsy and the report revealed (i) occasional H. pylori seen and (ii) moderate chronic gastritis although these two (2) weren't spotted by the doctor performing the endoscopy back then.

I was put on KLACID HP for 2 weeks and just finished the entire course last Sunday, went to follow up yesterday and the doctor basically just asked how i felt over the course and i said i felt better (not sure whether it was due to the medicine or the strict diet that i have been adhering to) but i still sometimes feel the occasional mild burning sensation around the stomach region and so far very rarely any episodes of heartburn except when i eat insufficiently (i think and suspected).

I also get this menthol / minty feeling in my mouth usually after sometime i had a light meal but they tend to go away after i eat (not sure what is that all about).

I asked her whether my symptoms (heartburn etc.) were typical of H.pylori / Gastritits and she said yes so i'm now banking on that fact to move on.

I am scheduled for the urea breath test (UBT) on 27/05/2024 to determine whether the H.pylori has been completely eradicated or not but in the meantime, i think i will focus on healing my gastritis first - the doctor is still quite reluctant to confirm to me what caused my symptoms

... before she sent me on my way yesterday, she put me on a further 2 weeks of Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) 30mg to help manage my stomach acid before stopping all medicine/antacids.

I hope i will get better.

This post has been edited by shaniandras2787: Apr 23 2024, 10:27 AM

Believe it or not, if you're suffering from GERD, it is NOT because you have too much acid in your stomach.

Rather, you do not have enough acidity. The esophageal sphincter that prevents the reflux going up your throat, is triggered by lower ph in the stomach source.

Antacids will typically make the reflux worse as you progress over time. I used to have some minor heartburns which went away after I changed my diet and removed carbs and vegetable oils, i.e keto diet. You can try and see if it helps.

HOWEVER, I suggest you try it for at least 14-21 days to see a difference. Don't expect change over night because you didn't get GERD overnight either. Note the frequency of how often you get the reflux now, and again after you change the diet. If you see the reflux frequency reduce after 14-21 days, you can consider that it helped, and can choose to continue leaving carbs and vegetable oils out of your diet. If there is no change then it probably didn't help.

Hi,

Me too having GERD. First symptom was when I was on shopping with my wife and out of sudden, my palm sweats a lot , dizziness and almost fainted. Rush to the ER in KPJ and was told that my ecg was normal. Maybe panic attack or gastric. After that incident where I don’t have palpitations, I keep on burping. That time I doesn’t know GERD yet.

After few weeks, symptoms came back and I feel really suffer and dying . Went to Medivron and quickly have my heart tested. Went out gastric as told by Dr.

And I keep facing the same issue again and again. I decided to go to hospital for scope. After check specialist say everything’s okay which is more weird for me. Just fatty liver ask me to do some exercise.

Till today, I can’t lie straight on bed otherwise I’ll choke and feel unable to breathe along with heart palpitations. I wonder when can i recover from this to be honest

i'm GERD member since 2014. commonly Gerd package together with anxiety and panic attack. try to be calm and relax when the attack come.

1st thing 1st, do endoscopy, and then cardiologyst to make sure not heart related since the symptom almost the same.

gastric, fell bloated, stomach hard.. dizzy.. want to vomit.. me and my wife do have this similarity..

one of the cause by miss taking food on time - breakfast, lunch, or dinner. meaning must take at something to alas perut..

while travelling, or on a travel trip.. lagi bahaya.. always miss to take food on time. then gastic attack..

not a solution, but prevention, we spare this call Alucid pill / chew .. can buy straight in pharmacy rack. it a gastric relieve or helper.. take before meals.. such a relieve..

https://shopee.com.my/Alucid-10's-or-Al...ab-3e66c8e53e4c

hey TS shaniandras2787, how are you lately? did you get it diagnosed and getting better now? hope you are recovering now

Me too. My symptoms were chronic cough , sore throat, constant burping, bloated and hoarse voice. I'm on the 3rd week taking Dexilant 60mg

On low acid diet, you can read Acid watchers book for more detail. Hopefully can wean of Dexilant soon as I read long term it has side effects

Avoiding the following food

1. Carbonated Soda
2. Alcohol
3. Caffeine
4. Citrus fruit
5. Chocolate
6. Tomato
7. Garlic & Onion
8. Oily Food
9. Spicy Food

hey! hope your bakery is doing well!

the food you mentioned are inflammatory, hence it causes discomfort and best to avoid them



these are the food you want to consume more



what works for me will be ginger tea and celery

Citrus fruits , tomato , chocolate are on the avoid list

I can relate to how overwhelming it feels when you're hit with potential GERD symptoms. A couple of years ago, I started having what I thought was just occasional heartburn, but it got worse and turned out to be GERD. Keeping track of what I ate really helped me spot my triggers, like spicy foods and coffee, which I had to cut back on. I also found that propping myself up a bit while sleeping made a big difference. It's tough, but you can manage it with some adjustments.

those that suffer from GERD, gastritis, do you have persistent bad breath problem?

Dont eat too much seasoning before going to bed

I once stop eating anything that has flour in it (bread, biscuit, cookies etc) and spicy food. I had no symptoms at all. After like 2 months into this diet i started eating spicy food again and gets a reaction out of it.

Few weeks ago i ate bread and instantly felt like throwing up. Perhaps can give this a try by cutting out flour and spicy foods