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Heartburn, hurt to breath in, on FAMOTIDINE. Treatment?

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Ever since yesterday (2/9/2015) roughly 11am the middle of my chest started to feel really hot. I figured it was heartburn so I went ahead & grabbed 2 tums(12:30pm). However 30-45 minutes later I was noticing when taking a breath in it felt like my lungs were being stretched out. Thus it slightly hurt to breath in. . . .

After the tums I took famotidine (40mg/ 4:30pm). . . However when I'm standing I can hardly even feel the burning in the middle of my chest. But if I sit down or bend over the burning in my chest goes from 2/3 to a 8/9 for annoying.

I've never really had any issues with a burning sensation chest before. So I'm assuming its heartburn.

What did I eat/drink during the day? (Not sure if you really need it but I'll toss it in the list)

1.) small bag of cheetos (morning)
2.) slice of pasta (lunch)
3.) 2 hot dogs (supper)
3.) Sparking Water x3. (carbonated)

Category: Gastroenterologist, Medical

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Dr. Ratnakar Kini
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Hello,
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Yes you are right. You are having heartburn due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). You have also taken the right medications.
But unfortunately you have eaten /drank the wrong ones. You need to avoid cheetos, hotdogs and carbonated drink.
I you still have symptoms you can consider taking prilosec.
The other things you need to avoid are - coffee, citrus, chocolates, fatty food, alcohol, smoking.
You need to avoid eating full stomach. You need to eat multiple smaller meals. You need to go to bed 2-3 hours after food.
All these measures would provide good relief.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Dr. Ratnakar Kini
Category: Hepatologist
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Fellowship - DM - TN Dr.MGR Medical UniversityResidency - TN Dr.MGR Medical University Medical School - Stanely Medical College, TN Dr.MGR Medical University
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