Knellie Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 A couple of years ago, I started getting infrequent "Heartburn". But it wasn't really heartburn, because it happened in my stomach. It is odd because it started even before I got POTS. It usually happened when I at some kind of acidic food like oranges, tomatoes, lemons, etc. Now for the past several weeks, it is there ALL THE TIME. If I don't eat I get it, if I drink a lot of water (like I am supposed to) then I get heartburn, and if I eat, it relieves it for a little bit, and then it comes back. It responds to normal antacids, which makes me think that I am having some kind of liver or pancreas malfunction. Is it just part of the whole POTS thing, or should I investigate it further? Have any of you had a similar experience? It is really annoying to have that severe burning in my stomach all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 @Knellie - I have had gastric reflux ( heartburn ) since childhood, and it get worse during certain POTS flares. Untreated it turned into esophagitis and duodenitis for me, whcih was very bad. It took a lot of meds and dietary restrictions to get the inflammation controlled. I would see your doctor or even a gastroenterologist right away, if heartburn lasts and does not improve despite OTC meds ( you state antacids do work ) and diet changes ( avoiding all the foods that make it worse ) it should be treated with medications. It CAN be a symptom of POTS, but whatever the cause - untreated it can cause problems. Please see your doctor for this symptom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmep37 Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 I get bad heartburn during flares too - my gastro says during a flare my whole digestive system just slows down and my stomach makes more acid to compensate. I take Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor) during flares to cut down on acid which works for me. However like @Pistol I think you should get it checked out by an expert - before being prescribed the PPI, I had a gastroscopy just to make sure everything was OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 I get heartburn during flares and rarely otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knellie Posted September 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 Okay I will get this checked out. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilclown69 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 What meds are you taking if any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knellie Posted September 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 I am taking topamax, but that is a new development and I had the heartburn before I started taking that. When the heartburn started I wasn't taking any meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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