I’ve been getting sick a lot lately. A few months ago, it was UTI. This time it is GERD, commonly known as heartburn. I have stomachaches since last Tuesday and I feel bloated and always had the urge to burp or to pass gas. The pain was bearable and I am able to continue my daily routine but I was concerned that the pain won’t go away.

I went for a check up at the Emergency of Makati Med last Friday. Since the hospital is just walking distance from the office I decided to drop by after work. They asked if I’ve been skipping meals and I said no.  What’s funny is according to the info sheet that the doctor is holding heartburn is also brought about by obesity.  I thought he was going to read that part to me and suggest that i go on some kind of diet like Miracle burn. But he skipped that part and said that maybe I’ve been to a lot of stress lately that made the acids in my stomach churning. I guess they’re right. I took 2 medicines through IV and they monitored my condition. I got better after so I was discharged. The doctor asked me to take Motilium three times a day and it is to be taken 30 minutes before every meal. Then I have to take Enapron once a day for 14 days.

I think I should take it easy at work. My stress levels are too high again that it makes me sick. Actually, my dad’s like this too. When he’s stressed out he either gets coughs that doesn’t go away or stomachaches. Papa told me to take things easy. I know he is right but it is easier said than done.

As of this writing I feel a lot better. It’s only hard because the doctor told me not to eat chocolates, my recent comfort food. He also said no more soda, coffee, fatty and spicy food, and citrus fruit juices. Though it’s hard i’m doing my utmost best to comply.

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