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Q: I have really BAD acid reflux, sometimes to the point where it's unbearable, and it hurts my throat so bad i can't even breathe. My question is how can I treat this? I've already tried just every OTC medication out there, including the popular "Tums" and "Rolaids" -- tried it all. I CAN'T go to a DOCTOR because my parents don't understand.

And some things to help you out:

*I rarely ever eat spicy foods - anything that triggers stomach acids to go up the digestive tract.

*It occurs anytime, anywhere, no matter how I stand, sit or lay. It worsens when I exercise.

*Even not eating at all triggers it, drinking lots of water or beverages that do not contain acids still trigger it.

So what should I do, and how can I treat this? And if you REALLY think I need a Doctor (which I'm sure I do), how can I persuade my parents into taking me?

But it would still be awesome to read advice on treatment at home and certain limitations or methods -- anything at all would be great.

Thanks in advance!
i have been struggling with that same problem recently.. and at first my mom didnt believe me bacause she didnt think that people my age have it but i finnaly went to the doctor and heres something that i have been doing to help controll it..
1. eat yogurt every morning
2. exersize regularly
3. smaller meal porporsions
4. balanced diet.. NO junk food
5. prevacid (perscription) before dinner
and 6. pepcid complete before bed

you really should see a doctor about this soon, because you could grow nodes (like myself) which may become cancerous at a later date.

good luck

dairy products worsen it as well (sorry i didn't mention that; my apology), and like i said otc meds don't work, as well as i said i can never exercise because it triggers my acid reflux. but doing smaller-proportion meals could work. thanks. it's great that there are people i can relate to.

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