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11. And if I miss a dose I know it.

Sat Dec 6, 2014, 11:59 PM

Dec 2014

"Acid reflux" sounds sort of harmless, like "indigestion", but it can be extremely unpleasant and can cause serious health issues over time.

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Acid reflux causing Obama's sore throat [View all] Omaha Steve Dec 2014 OP

With all the shit the Republicans have been putting him through, acid reflux is understandable jmowreader Dec 2014 #1

+1! nt MADem Dec 2014 #38

Our second son had that in the weeks following birth Orrex Dec 2014 #2

Omeprazole. 40mg once a day. drm604 Dec 2014 #3

I've been on the same dose for a little over 2 years Omaha Steve Dec 2014 #7

And if I miss a dose I know it. drm604 Dec 2014 #11

Been 10 years for me Release The Hounds Dec 2014 #18

I'd try the 'don't eat before bedtime' and 'use a wedge pillow to keep the head elevated.' MADem Dec 2014 #40

For minor cases Feral Child Dec 2014 #55

Untreated GERD is one of the major jen63 Dec 2014 #63

The connection with cancer Feral Child Dec 2014 #70

My friend of 30 years died from ignored reflux Paula Sims Dec 2014 #77

It sure isn't. jen63 Dec 2014 #80

Very sad. Feral Child Dec 2014 #85

I agree 100 % with everything you said. But I got this advice from a doctor, so I'm on solid MADem Dec 2014 #66

No arguments with this post. Feral Child Dec 2014 #69

Prilosec is over the counter. jen63 Dec 2014 #73

That may give symptomatic relief, but doesn't treat Feral Child Dec 2014 #86

It turns off over active acid jen63 Dec 2014 #88

Understood Feral Child Dec 2014 #93

I believe much of chronic hearburn jen63 Dec 2014 #89

Glad you've found relief, but Feral Child Dec 2014 #91

Yes, I've had the usual tests. jen63 Dec 2014 #92

Very glad to hear that Feral Child Dec 2014 #94

Thanks! jen63 Dec 2014 #95

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2014 #83

Counterintuitive, but naturally fermented sauerkraut helps. mahina Dec 2014 #64

I took protonix for about six months. LisaL Dec 2014 #68

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2014 #76

Bile is definately the problem. leftymon Dec 2014 #4

are you a doctor? hopemountain Dec 2014 #5

A little uncalled for... Earth_First Dec 2014 #9

Actually, hopemountain was just pointing out a fact.. more "decency" than "Bile is definately the Cha Dec 2014 #23

The grammar police have shown up... leftymon Dec 2014 #10

whereas, if he's *not* a doctor, he *can* spell for shit? unblock Dec 2014 #17

I'm not a doctor... SoapBox Dec 2014 #19

I think maybe the poster is just using the President's sore throat to spew a cheap pot shot.. if Cha Dec 2014 #27

I was going to respond in defense of the poster, KMOD Dec 2014 #32

Not mine.. :( Cha Dec 2014 #34

Oh, I see it clearly now. KMOD Dec 2014 #37

Mahalo KMOD Cha Dec 2014 #39

One way to tell for sure if someone's a doctor - LiberalElite Dec 2014 #57

you read it right, cha... hopemountain Dec 2014 #96

This message was self-deleted by its author KMOD Dec 2014 #28

Should the 'a' in 'are' be capitalized? bearssoapbox Dec 2014 #36

Meanwhile, the grammar inspector hasn't learned to correctly capitalize. Psephos Dec 2014 #47

lowercase is a personal statement. hopemountain Dec 2014 #97

"..Definitely the problem".. what do you know about it? Were you there? Or just blindly throwing Cha Dec 2014 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Dec 2014 #54

Actually, you have nothing to do with it IHateTheGOP Dec 2014 #61

Lame-duck syndrome. nt onehandle Dec 2014 #6

Oh yeah, the President a real "lame duck".. He's certainly not acting like one. Cha Dec 2014 #21

Well, he has nothing to lose. onehandle Dec 2014 #72

President Obama has a lot to win.. when our country wins he wins too. Cha Dec 2014 #75

What does that even MEAN? Scootaloo Dec 2014 #24

I wish this "lame duck" thingie had started earlier. stone space Dec 2014 #56

incorrect! nt steve2470 Dec 2014 #90

Why are they scanning for Connecticut? Derek V Dec 2014 #8

We can't discuss conspiracies in LBN Omaha Steve Dec 2014 #15

Locked? As in.....Suppressed? Derek V Dec 2014 #26

... freshwest Dec 2014 #51

to see if Kentucky jelly might help jberryhill Dec 2014 #29

If I were in his position, it would be a lot worse than acid reflux. progressoid Dec 2014 #12

After about 6 months of any president's schedule (and problems) I'd WhoWoodaKnew Dec 2014 #13

I'd just go plum insane. AngryDem001 Dec 2014 #41

Sending him my best vibes for wellness. Baitball Blogger Dec 2014 #14

Mahalo, Baitball Blogger.. I too wish the President to Good Healing Thoughts~ Cha Dec 2014 #33

Tension. Midnight snacks. Not being able to eat in a peaceful situation. That's my guess. JDPriestly Dec 2014 #16

Given all he has to put up with from the right, tis a wonder he is healthy. oldandhappy Dec 2014 #20

Stress. nt bemildred Dec 2014 #22

For the amount of stress he's been having, I wouldn't be surprised sakabatou Dec 2014 #25

Maybe he's been reading DU. malokvale77 Dec 2014 #31

Yea verily lumpy Dec 2014 #44

I get it when I drink hard liquor. Cleita Dec 2014 #35

It is also a side effect of beta blockers. kwassa Dec 2014 #42

Frankly, I have no idea how he tolerates and survives the endless bullshit this country throws at RKP5637 Dec 2014 #43

Hope the Prez isn't reading DU lately. That would add to his misery. lumpy Dec 2014 #45

Slippery Elm chewable tablets. Peregrine Took Dec 2014 #46

May be due to all the Nicorette gum he chews. Psephos Dec 2014 #48

Good point. Hissyspit Dec 2014 #49

Whatever it is I hope it heals. I want him healthy. Cha Dec 2014 #50

When I have it, losing a few pounds helps a lot, but Obama doesn't need merrily Dec 2014 #52

Hah! I knew it! MBS Dec 2014 #53

GERD sucks. lonestarnot Dec 2014 #58

yup...stress glinda Dec 2014 #59

Republicans give me heartburn too IHateTheGOP Dec 2014 #60

They give me the drizzling sh_ _ts lonestarnot Dec 2014 #84

He needs to drink apple cider when he feels bad kimbutgar Dec 2014 #62

I tried applice cider vinegar and it made my heartburn worse. LisaL Dec 2014 #67

You have to dilute apple cider and use honey with it to work effectively kimbutgar Dec 2014 #81

My acid reflux is caused by the house and the senate!!!! n/t onecent Dec 2014 #65

I hope that's all it is -- not something more serious caused by smoking bigworld Dec 2014 #71

Acid reflux is not a minor thing. LisaL Dec 2014 #74

You're right of course bigworld Dec 2014 #82

Could also be caused by low stomach acid Paula Sims Dec 2014 #78

Get well soon, President Obama! nt steve2470 Dec 2014 #79

The President's been so subdued lately... I hope it's nothing more serious bigworld Dec 2014 #87