u/Wild_Development5715

▲ 8 r/pica

Addicted to clay/dirt

It started during my second pregnancy. The smell and look of fresh dirt would make my mouth water. Then I discovered that I could buy edible clay from Etsy. I fell in love with the taste. The cravings went away for some time, maybe for about a yr or so, and came back around 6 months ago. I started buying it again. I've realized that I've been going through it fast, really fast. I became worried about intestinal blockage lately, so I started researching what could help me stop. Just yesterday I started taking iron supplements, so we shall see if that does the trick. But I am waiting on a clay delivery as we speak, and can't wait to eat it. Anyone else identify with thus?

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u/Wild_Development5715 — 9 days ago
▲ 9 r/GERD

This condition really sucks

Hi, new to the group. I just had a major flare up last night, which made me search for this community. My GERD started about 6 yrs ago. Of course when it first started happening, I suspected heart problems...I didn't know that indigestion could cause such pain. I went to my Dr, and she ordered an endoscopy to check for gallbladder trouble. This is when I learned of GERD. Mine presents with terrible pain between my rib cage, and also in my back. The pain gets so intense, that I will sometimes make myself throw up, just to empty my stomach. I suppose i feel like this helps empty my stomach of some acid, although I'm sure it's not the best idea. Anyway, it is comforting to know that I am not the only one who thinks they are dying when this happens lol. Even though I have been getting it for yrs, I still think it could be a heart attack. If anyone has any tricks that help them through the intense pain, please share. Thank you

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u/Wild_Development5715 — 23 days ago