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health advisory Diet Diet 2007-11-11 21:06:10

I get heartburn when I exercise. I run for 20 minutes (at a 7 min. mile pace) five days a week and weight train for 1 1/2 hours on three of those days. I used to run more, and weight train 4 days, but I just recently eased off because I have been getting sick/feeling crappy/getting heartburn, and I think it has something to do with my workout. I have heard of overtraining muscles, but can you overtrain your cardio-vascular system? I am struggling to find answers, and my heartburn gets worse even as I ease my workout routine. Any ideas about this would be much appreciated.

Answer:

You probably have G.E.R.D. Gastro Esophagul Reflux Disease. It's a very common disorder that involves stomach acid backing up into the esophagus. Many things can cause an attack and exercise is one of them. I know because I have it. Best thing to take is Pepcid Complete. You only need one right before you exercise and you should be heartburn free! Good Luck!

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If it only happens when you exercise it is probably a heart attack. You should make sure all your affairs are in order, write a detailed will, and go for a long sprint.

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Are you eating before your workout? If so stop and give yourself a couple of hours before you exercise after eating. I have never been able to eat before a workout without getting indegestion, etc. Are you drinking enough water, you could be dehydrated that would cause cramping.

Good Luck

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i get it after heavy lifting in the construction business. i found out i have a small hiatol(spelling) hernia which is a small hole at the bottom of the esofigus (bad spelling). the drug nexium taks care of it for me when it gets re-torn. Nexium will help heal it also. maybe this will help

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