I have a question for you ladies. Can heartburn make you sick? I think this is heartburn I've had the last couple of days, but I'm not sure since I've not really had it before. It's sort of like a discomfort running up from my sternum into my throat. Does that sound right? Anyway, I'm finding that since it started the nausea and dry-retching have returned (after staying away a whole week ). The part that makes me unsure is that I'm getting it when I haven't even eaten (eg haven't had breakfast yet and have it now). Does this make sense to anyone or does it at least sound normal? I'm not sure if I should be worried or just chalk it up as the latest symptom?