I have been diagonsed in the past with a Hiatial hernia, iBS, Gerd,etc. with that said I've been taken Zantac on and off when I get a heartburn. I take vitamins and herbs everyday and sometimes I feel like I'm chocking...and I can't digest..I'm very bloated and can't breath when I feel like this. I'm also sleeping poorly at night due to my post menopause. I'm 106 lbs and have never had a weight issue until the past year...I have gained 6 Ibs in 1 yr.. Not sure how all this is affecting me.