Heartburn

This is both a good and bad post. At the same time I was diagnosed with Celiac a few years ago, I was also diagnosed with GERD. Usually, I take my Prilosec in the morning, and I am good to go - I don't notice anything, and I continue eating as I normally would. Last week, however, it felt like I had swallowed gasoline followed by a lit match, and the flames had gotten lodged in my esophagus. I started chewing Pepto tablets, taking Tums, etc. but it was only providing me with temporary relief. Therefore, starting on Monday, I decided to not drink soda for awhile. Caffeine in my beloved Diet Coke can weaken the muscle closing the stomach off from the esophagus and exacerbate the reflux. Well, I am pleased to report that I feel much better. Still not 100% (part of which might be stress related to trying to finish 3 weeks of work before I go on vacation), but SO much better. This does make me a little sad though...I love the zingy taste of Diet Coke, and I miss it already.