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"I was diagnosed with acid re-flux in May of 2013 while seeing an E.N.T. about some laryngitis I'd had for a couple of months following a cold.  He used a camera to look at my throat and said my acid re-flux was severe and that I should begin taking a prescribed medication; Omeprazole beginning that same day.  I had never experienced heart burn in my life except while pregnant and believed the doctor was wrong, still, I did as he asked.  Omeprazole 20 mg once each morning.  After 6 mos of continued use I forgot to take it one morning.  By early afternoon I had the worst heartburn EVER.  I can't help feeling this me GAVE ME acid re-flux and now I'll have to take this medication for the rest of my life??"