You MUST tell the Consultant. There is also a Yellow Card to fill in on-line about the various medications. No point in keeping any information 'back' because without a full medical profile the medics are unable to be subjective!
Anxiety is probably the reason for the blurred vision. Your GP has given you ADs for a reason and whilst I am the worse for worrying about side-effects, if you don't try them you won't know how they help/not. It can also take 10-14 days before the drugs kick in
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I doubt if you 'beg' a Consultant they won't 'take you in' if the symptoms don't warrant investigations, particularly if you aren't taking the medication as prescribed. Take a list to your appt. about what you have taken and any unpleasant effects; as well as what you find helps. Also your general daily diet ……… : Otherwise <shrug> ………
Reflux is unpleasant. I find it worse if I eat too early to laying down in bed. I take my meds at least an hour before bed. Otherwise the symptoms begin as soon as I try to sleep. Milk of Magnesia helps me, OK it's old hat but the milk rather than tablets eases symptoms, as does Rennies ………. I was going to type Rentakill
What on EARTH is alkaline water? Water itself can cause acid ………. because one drinks too much and it causes wind