I have had severe heartburn and indigestion for many years. I took double doses of Tagamet for about five years and then the doctor put me on a prescription Zantac which worked about half of the time. When it didn't work, I had to take 6 to 8 Tums at night just to get back to sleep, spending many nights in the recliner.
I had one night of heartburn/indigestion about the 3rd or 4th night of induction, and bought a jar of sugar-free Tums the next day. However, I didn't have any more episodes. About two weeks ago I was flipping through the DANDR and found this in the Q&A section:

Q: I get heartburn on diets. What do I do?
A: Go on this diet (Atkins) immediately. Nothing clears up on this diet more predictably than heartburn. (p284)

Since then I have forgone the prescription medication and have not had one hint of indigestion or heartburn. WHAT A RELIEF! I mean, this was a major medical problem with me. I thought for sure I was going to hae cancer of the esophogus or something... it amazes me.
Anyone else experience this? Anyone want to buy a bottle of sugar-free Tums? mad