What is Gerd

[kirra]

What is Gerd, I have seem the word used on the forum and was wondering what it means.

[neuronz-on-the-fritz]

Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease...basically heartburn to the max that can cause erosions in the esophaagus...also a big money maker for the drug companies, so some docs will prescribe meds for anyone who has some complaints about heartburn... the real GERD is actually potentially serious, but easily treated with medications.

[Broadwaygirl03]

What is GERD? No fun at all, that's what. I think its really used broadly now-a-days. When I tell people I have it they think it's just because I get heartburn after eating pizza or something. But I have it so bad when I first got it I almost died... extreme example, but still. What is the worst is when you're tired but you can't lie down because it'll get worse... I love the comercial for prevacid that deals with that because it's so true! There are all sorts of medicine for it, I particularly have hard time with the new ones. I need it to treat bial reflux as well, but Meds like prilosec are a lifesaver for me. Yes, I'm feeling really sick from it right now... needed to complain a little. It really hurts my esophogus (Spelling??), I find that I can no longer drink coke because the carbonation is so painful when I swallow.

[This message has been edited by Broadwaygirl03 (edited 07-24-2003).]