I decided to make salmon for dinner tonight and this cucumber radish relish on the side. Well it called for a tablespoon of horseradish, I didn't have horseradish so I substituted wasabi.  I took two small bites of this stuff and of course it made my nose burn and cleared my sinuses, but was yum!  

About two minutes later I was having the most terrible stomach pain and discomfort that I have ever had in my life, including right after my surgery (which was terrible). I felt like I couldn't sit or lay down, it hurt worse, I kept salivating and having to spit, and then at one point thought I might have to throw up.  It lasted about twenty minutes.  It was SO awful.  I have eaten other somewhat spicy foods and never had the problem to this degree.  I must have had just way too much. Anyway, lesson learned.  No more wasabi for this girl.  

Thank you, Jesus, the pain went away!! 

YIKES!!! 

Yep. It is GERD. It can be very nasty.

Since my surgery 15 months ago I can no longer eat anything spicy or acidic. I was told my taste would change but I never thought it would be like this. I live in Louisiana and we have spicy foods and a lot of creole dishes are made with tomatoes. So now I try and steer clear of those things or dial back on some of the spices when I am cooking.