As you see this phrase, "shiitake happens", feel free to insert your own colorful metaphors for "shiitake". I don't like using bad words, especially in a post title, and this is my way of getting the same meaning across. The shiitake (lentinula edodes) is a very edible mushroom native to East Asia, while the word I replaced is not edible in any way (unless you're a swine).
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I suffered from chronic heartburn for years. In 1996, it irritated me so much I went to see a doctor about it. He diagnosed me with Esophageal Reflux Disease (acid reflux) and prescribed Zantac. I took it until the prescription expired. Guess what? The heartburn returned as soon as the last tablet wore off.
I was popping Tums and generic tums-like tablets like candy, everyday, to keep the bile at bay.
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