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My gerd's getting bad, giving me a chronic cough, but doc appointment far away. any otc recommended? tums (calcium carbonate) no longer help.
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Here's a trick: Elevated the head of your bed on cinder blocks. See if this doesn't help. Ask your pharmacist about meds that suppress acid. Best wishes.
Answered 6/14/2016
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