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I was diagnosed with gerd. with meds it has just started helping. after 2 days i have horrible chest pain. is it normal for it to go and come back?
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Pain: you should let your Doc know what is going on. Usually it gets better unless something additional is going on
Answered 10/22/2014
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Yes: You need to be on the meds for 2 weeks to see if it helps.
Answered 9/29/2016
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