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A member asked:
I've tried everything, tums, (calcium carbonate) pepto, anything for heart burn, its a severe pain in the middle of my chest, under my ribs. i'm so scared, help!
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Chest pain: There are many causes of chest pain, without more information about your situation we can't advise you more than go see your doctor. If your problem is related to acid reflux we often use over the counter ranitidine or Prilosec to help.
Answered 6/30/2014
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