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GERD and fibromyalgia have been found to have a bidirectional association. Understanding how GERD and fibromyalgia correlate is essential in determining the correct GERD remedies and fibromyalgia remedies to pursue as treatment.

GERD & Fibromyalgia: The Bidirectional Association

By Steve Hood - November 3, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

GERD and fibromyalgia are bidirectionally related with fibromyalgia patients at slightly greater risk of developing GERD than GERD patients...

Potassium and Heartburn: Potassium is a crucial mineral needed by the body for proper function of cells, tissues, and organs. Potassium supplements are often taken or prescribed for treating certain health conditions. Unfortunately, potassium has the potential to cause heartburn symptoms. Heartburn with potassium supplements is common. Potassium heartburn is caused by the following side effects…

Potassium Heartburn From Supplements

By Steve Hood - October 12, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

Potassium supplement side effects increase the risk of heartburn and irritate GERD symptoms. Minimize potassium heartburn risk by following these...

20 of the most common causes of acid reflux that you need to know about. These acid reflux causes may weaken the LES or increase sensitivity to acid reflux symptoms by irritating the esophagus and raising stomach acid levels. Know what’s causing acid reflux and heartburn in order to find the correct acid reflux remedies.

What Causes Acid Reflux?

By Steve Hood - October 5, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

Top 20 list of the most common causes of acid reflux that lead to GERD. The following causations weaken...

Iron deficiency remedies like iron supplementation can cause acid reflux and heartburn. Click to find heartburn remedies when taking an iron supplement. #HeartburnRemedies #AcidRefluxRemedies #IronDeficiency #IronSupplement

Iron Deficiency and Acid Reflux

By Steve Hood - September 1, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

Iron deficiency can irritate GERD symptoms and acid reflux can lead to iron deficiency. Both medical conditions have close...

Anticholinergic Medications and Heartburn: Do you experience heartburn after taking pills? Anticholinergic medications can cause heartburn and other acid reflux symptoms. Wondering if you take any medications with anticholinergic side effects? Benadryl is just one of many with anticholinergic effects. Many people take Benadryl for allergy symptoms. What causes these drug side effects and what can be done to manage heartburn caused by anticholinergic medications?

Anticholinergic Medications Cause Heartburn

By Steve Hood - July 27, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

Anticholinergic effects of medications like Benadryl cause acid reflux and heartburn by slowing digestion and by compromising the closure...

Hormone Replacement Therapy for women and GERD symptoms risk... Estrogen replacement therapy and progesterone replacement therapy through hormone replacement therapy to minimize menopause symptoms or increase estrogen levels and progesterone levels after a hysterectomy causes acid reflux symptoms in women leading to an increased risk of GERD.

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Heartburn in Women

By Steve Hood - April 24, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

Augmenting estrogen and progesterone through hormone replacement therapy (HRT) causes heartburn and acid reflux leading to increased risk of...

Narcotics Cause Heartburn and Worsen GERD

By Steve Hood - February 2, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

Narcotics like morphine, codeine, oxycontin, and methadone cause heartburn and worsen acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms...

NSAID side effects include the irritation of the esophagus causing heartburn and increasing the severity of GERD symptoms or contributing to the development of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are pain relievers available in both OTC and prescription form and are commonly used for treating pain and inflammation. Reduce heartburn symptoms and prevent GERD from side effects of aspirin, ibuprofen and other NSAIDs by following these simple steps.

Do NSAIDs Cause Heartburn and GERD?

By Steve Hood - January 24, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

NSAIDs including aspirin and ibuprofen irritate the esophagus causing heartburn thus increasing the severity of GERD or contributing to...

Acid Reflux and Anxiety

By Steve Hood - December 3, 2015, Updated September 18, 2018

Acid reflux and anxiety can play off each other. Stress and other psychological traits of anxiety can increase acid...

Antibiotics cause a greater frequency of heartburn, acid reflux, and worsen GERD symptoms by eradicating good gut bacteria and directly irritating the esophagus. Rebuilding the good gut bacteria in your system after stopping antibiotics is essential to your digestive health.

Why Do Antibiotics Cause Heartburn?

By Steve Hood - April 27, 2015, Updated September 25, 2018

Antibiotics cause a greater frequency of heartburn, acid reflux, and worsen GERD by eradicating good gut bacteria and by...