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buttonsgirl Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:4,337 Points:757,820 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2005 2:10:40 PM Ignore buttonsgirl Report Abuse I was wondering how many of you have been diagnosed with acid reflux and what are the Dr's doing for it, medication, etc. Also, have you noticed certain foods that tend to make the acid reflux flare up?

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I was wondering how many of you have been diagnosed with acid reflux and what are the Dr's doing for it, medication, etc. Also, have you noticed certain foods that tend to make the acid reflux flare up?

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RJK46 Champion Author Illinois Posts:8,655 Points:1,565,445 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2008 4:05:24 PM Ignore RJK46 Report Abuse over the counter drugs work with me, but I may try the baking soda once.
ilike2help Veteran Author Florida Posts:431 Points:276,870 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2008 2:47:44 PM Ignore ilike2help Report Abuse A doctor told me that you will still have reflux even if you take a GERD med, it just takes out the acidity...and you need that acid to break down your vitamins and food. He recommended going to the health food store and get hydrochloric acid tablets...his opinion was that when you have reflux, you NEED MORE acid--it is the body's way of telling you it needs more acid for digestion! All doctors have their opinion, but with drug companies pushing and bribing most doctors, his theory may be true! I've worked at several doctors' offices, and you would not believe what the drug representatives do to push their products! THey bring in hundreds of dollars in food--food from expensive restaurants--and they bring enough for the entire staff too! Plus they give away handfuls of pens, Rx pads (with the doctor's info already printed on it), Post-It notepads, clocks, gadgets--you name it--they give it! AND you see the advertisements on TV! THAT is why you pay soooo much for your prescriptions!
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,836 Points:2,168,400 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2008 10:46:57 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse Captainfingy wrote: >I am a gastroenterologist, here are a few tips: IANAD (I Am Not A Doctor) >Prilosec/Prevacid/Protonix/Nexium are all better than >zantac/axid/pepcid type medications. And the Zantac/Axid/Pepcid type meds were considered revolutionary compared to what came before. I commented that "Zantac is the best thing to happen to Glaxo since they grew penicillin in jars during WWII." >The over the counter >form of prilosec (omeprazole) is half of the presciption dose The highest prescription dose (40 mg) is twice that of Prilosec OTC (20 mg). Prilosec also comes in 20 mg and 10 mg dosage forms. >and can be more expensive depending on what your insurance co-pay >is (if you have insurance). And if you have a Section 125 cafeteria plan, you can buy the OTC version tax-free. Or you can pay your co-pay and get tax-free reimbursement. [Edited by: Sneakers55 at 11/19/2008 10:51:22 PM EST]
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,836 Points:2,168,400 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2008 10:34:47 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse Jemac wrote: >What's wrong with good old baking soda? I don't remember how old I was, but one of my late father's cousins came to visit. She needed the old baking soda treatment. I was very reluctant to give her her baking soda... "that's going to taste terrible!" My Mom brought her the glass of water and baking soda. >Even a 1/2 teaspoon in a glass of water works for me. >All you wizards try the baking soda next time. I'd stake your life >on it working wonderfully for all of you! If that doesn't work, try Zegerid (baking soda plus generic Prilosec, it requires an Rx).
ccourt Champion Author Columbia Posts:2,014 Points:369,840 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2008 6:44:00 AM Ignore ccourt Report Abuse Acihex, a miracale drug
ccb711 Champion Author Durham Posts:15,996 Points:919,050 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2008 12:42:49 AM Ignore ccb711 Report Abuse catspaw - have you changed your diet and lessened acidic foods and overeating? You probably already know it, but in case you do not, Barret's esophagus can be pre-cancerous and must be watched. Possibly why the Dr wants to ensure no excess acid production to cause reflux.
TRICKY38 All-Star Author Georgia Posts:925 Points:555,815 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2008 5:29:39 PM Ignore TRICKY38 Report Abuse I have Acid Reflux and I have been taking Nexium for the past 5yrs.
mexicomaria Champion Author Minnesota Posts:24,284 Points:1,381,735 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2008 4:01:45 AM Ignore mexicomaria Report Abuse catspaw....there is a lazer ablation of the esophagus for Barret's that is suppose to cure it...see here
Dracuteer Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:72,836 Points:2,359,720 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 10:46:11 PM Ignore Dracuteer Report Abuse I stopped all acid reflux meds.....Nexium, Acifex, Protonix and 3 Generic brands. I had a bleeding ulcer and very bad pain. The pills did nothing to help! I read where they can destroy bones. Osteoporosis was beginning to show in the test I had. Right away I stopped. Now I get the pain once in awhile but not as often. Go figure. I told my PDoc and she said I should go and start them again. This time I will listen to MY body and skip it!
catspaw Champion Author Toronto Posts:29,929 Points:3,149,735 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2008 11:37:19 PM Ignore catspaw Report Abuse Has anybody ever heard of being cured of acid reflux, GERD or Barret's? I had all of them for possibly as long as 20 years, (only diagnosed about 7 years ago though) and have been taking Pariet, Nexium, Prilosec, etc. ever since. In mid August, I was away for a week and forgot to take my meds with me, but found I didn't need them. Since then, I've only NEEDED meds about 3 times, although my doctor said to keep taking them until my next scheduled gastroscopy). This seems odd not to need them since there were times over the years that it would keep me awake all night, and make me lose my cookies if I didn't take the meds. And now, all of a sudden, no problem.
emptypockets2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,652 Points:1,311,695 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2008 10:20:01 PM Ignore emptypockets2008 Report Abuse I had Acid Reflux, and nothing helped until the DR. gave me Nexium.. I have been taking it ever since, and no problem anymore.. My stomach produces too much acid, and the Nexium was a god-send! However, I don't eat spicy foods, or late at night.. Again, that didn't help me before the Nexium.. Best little purple pill ever, in my book!
SQL_Gas Rookie Author Kansas Posts:9 Points:5,205 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2008 12:12:24 PM Ignore SQL_Gas Report Abuse Protonix 40 mg at bedtime does wonders. No chocolate 2 hours before sleep
Jemac Champion Author Florida Posts:23,783 Points:3,281,005 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 15, 2008 11:58:50 PM Ignore Jemac Report Abuse What's wrong with good old baking soda? Baking soda works a thousand % better than Tums or any of those other things for me and has for a good 50 years. Even a 1/2 teaspoon in a glass of water works for me. Water "gives" me both a dry mouth and acid reflux, whereas putting the 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in a glass of water soothes wonderfully. All you wizards try the baking soda next time. I'd stake your life on it working wonderfully for all of you!
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:16,389 Points:1,623,295 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2008 1:12:07 PM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse Yuck!! I sure don't want that whatever it is. Sounds disgusting.
anapeg Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,098 Points:54,285 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 9:41:56 AM Ignore anapeg Report Abuse I had constant acid reflux and it is now controlled with Ranitidine. It is great I eat everything even Mexican and no problems.
Whitewolf1960 All-Star Author Albany Posts:602 Points:52,690 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2008 6:10:34 AM Ignore Whitewolf1960 Report Abuse I've had BAD acid reflux, especially at night when I'm asleep! I finally said the heck with it and started taking OTC Prilosec....
jwehmeier Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:5 Points:200 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2008 2:16:03 PM Ignore jwehmeier Report Abuse My four year old has it and bad! She can't eat without it bothering her. She is taking two 10mg pills a day as a preventative measure...it works
Vegg32 Rookie Author Worcester Posts:9 Points:1,470 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 19, 2008 2:33:14 AM Ignore Vegg32 Report Abuse I had extremely bad heart burn for about 5 years every day of the week. Now it is gone. I did one of the hardest things I have ever done. I quit smoking and started eating healthy. I used to eat fast food and junk food all the time, and my doctor told me how to fix the problem. I listen and he was right.
lmta Champion Author Michigan Posts:5,202 Points:1,035,860 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: May 14, 2008 5:14:57 AM Ignore lmta Report Abuse medication
elmoivas Sophomore Author Texas Posts:116 Points:10,840 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2008 2:21:58 AM Ignore elmoivas Report Abuse nexium- it's the bomb
TRICKY38 All-Star Author Georgia Posts:925 Points:555,815 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2008 9:04:08 AM Ignore TRICKY38 Report Abuse I have Acid Reflux and I have been taking Nexium for several Years. To me it is the Best Medicine you can take to prevent Acid Reflux!
loopz06 Rookie Author Charlotte Posts:7 Points:26,465 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2008 4:49:17 PM Ignore loopz06 Report Abuse For all those that get heartburn/acid refulx, try two things. #1 - stop drinking store bought OJ and juice it yourself. I recently starting doing that and have not had hearburn since. #2 - try eating organic bananas to help relieve symptoms. Works for me!
Wiseconsumer Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:126 Points:91,390 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2008 1:13:11 AM Ignore Wiseconsumer Report Abuse Well, I wouldn't have called my acid reflux either. I felt nauseated most of the time was the major symptom before I was diagnosed. Buttonsgirl..why don't you consider heartburn, acid reflux?
Gabilondo Champion Author New Mexico Posts:8,531 Points:1,775,490 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2008 11:34:46 AM Ignore Gabilondo Report Abuse I have heartburn a lot, but I wouldn't call it acid reflux.
catspaw Champion Author Toronto Posts:29,929 Points:3,149,735 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2008 12:01:30 AM Ignore catspaw Report Abuse Yes, I've had the same problem with beef broth. I think it's the amount of acid in the soup becuase I don't have any problem with a milk-based tomato soup but I DO with some water-based tomato soups.
Wiseconsumer Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:126 Points:91,390 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2008 11:50:12 PM Ignore Wiseconsumer Report Abuse It doesn't seem to matter if it's an herbal type (non-caffeine) or not...more the flavoring! Soups...seems like ckn is OK..but anything w a beef broth isn't good...
catspaw Champion Author Toronto Posts:29,929 Points:3,149,735 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2008 8:35:09 AM Ignore catspaw Report Abuse Wiseconsumer, take a look below, Captainfingy recommends NOT drinking teas because of the caffeine. I've found dairy products, particularly milk or ice cream, help a lot. To what he posted as the Rx meds that help, I'd like to add Pariet. I've bee using that for a few years now.
Wiseconsumer Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:126 Points:91,390 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2008 12:44:47 AM Ignore Wiseconsumer Report Abuse I've found when I've had reflux..especially bad enough to get the lable GERD.... it's once you get inflamed in your esophagus...it takes days to reheal. i find those days in between nothing seems to help. I often find things that you would think would be soothing some hot teas and hot soups make it worse! Tyring to eat minimally and relax is the best answer...
mustanggirl95 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,301 Points:188,955 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2007 10:51:31 AM Ignore mustanggirl95 Report Abuse I take 40 mg. of Protonix once a day.I heard that Nexium is on Wal-marts $4 dollar pres. list.I think that coffee makes it worst.
Wrench9765 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:15,619 Points:1,544,210 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2007 6:02:51 PM Ignore Wrench9765 Report Abuse Captienfingy,, How many times a day for the Nexuim?
Hiram 615 Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:21,471 Points:2,506,330 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2007 4:03:18 PM Ignore Hiram 615 Report Abuse Captainfingy ~ Do you recommend the use of Digestive Enzymes?
Captainfingy Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,780 Points:459,125 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: May 13, 2007 12:28:29 PM Ignore Captainfingy Report Abuse I am a gastroenterologist, here are a few tips: Things that make relfux worse: nictoine, alcohol, caffeine, any food known to cause these symptoms for any individual person, strenuous exercise, aspirin, any ibuprofen (aleve, advil, motrin etc). Things to help allieviate symptoms: avoidance of the above things, raising the head of the bed, don't eat before lying down, don't eat at least six hours before lying down. Prilosec/Prevacid/Protonix/Nexium are all better than zantac/axid/pepcid type medications. The over the counter form of prilosec (omeprazole) is half of the presciption dose and can be more expensive depending on what your insurance co-pay is (if you have insurance).
BlueBike Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,521 Points:635,135 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 10, 2007 10:02:35 AM Ignore BlueBike Report Abuse My husband has it sometimes. He has found that drinking water seems to make him nauseous. The only thing that has given him temporary relief is anti acids.
RedFox98 Champion Author Dallas Posts:12,415 Points:2,246,010 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 9, 2007 10:23:43 AM Ignore RedFox98 Report Abuse I have a simple, cheap recipe for reflux that works for some people: Drink a glass of water (not soda, coffee or anything else!) after you eat or drink. That's it!! Some reflux seems to be caused by food (or sugars, etc in drinks) not getting all the way down into the stomach before the body starts to process it. The water helps insure that all ingested ingredients get all the way down into the stomach for processing. This 'cure' won't work overnite, but it has worked on me and several other people I've told. Pros: i'ts pretty cheap and the body needs the water. Cons: ?????
nascar7 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:5,248 Points:200,070 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 8, 2007 7:20:19 PM Ignore nascar7 Report Abuse my usees reguland for acid reflux
rettingr Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:4,938 Points:836,625 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 8, 2007 9:20:24 AM Ignore rettingr Report Abuse Was on Prilosec twice a day until my Lap Nissen. Haven't taken a pill since.
463 Champion Author Saskatchewan Posts:19,745 Points:3,193,295 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2007 8:10:38 PM Ignore 463 Report Abuse i use nexium 40 mg once a week works good
ccube38 All-Star Author Ontario Posts:818 Points:73,310 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2007 9:21:14 AM Ignore ccube38 Report Abuse sorry can,t spell right 40mg of pantaloc
ccube38 All-Star Author Ontario Posts:818 Points:73,310 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2007 9:19:58 AM Ignore ccube38 Report Abuse yes, i use pantaloc 40ml once a day.
cp23 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:563 Points:131,690 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2006 8:46:47 AM Ignore cp23 Report Abuse take plenty of water and void spicy food
Dracuteer Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:72,836 Points:2,359,720 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2006 3:03:07 PM Ignore Dracuteer Report Abuse Acifex once a day. Head of the bed elevated. No spicey foods. Nothing to eat after 7 p.m. Try not to sweat the small stuff.....
stamper58 All-Star Author Oregon Posts:906 Points:40,420 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2006 12:39:04 AM Ignore stamper58 Report Abuse Prilosec for me too.. but you'll be surprised to know(I was) that after losing some weight, (currently down 24lbs) I have not had any problems and have not taken a prilosec in over 10 weeks.
ccb711 Champion Author Durham Posts:15,996 Points:919,050 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2006 12:54:00 AM Ignore ccb711 Report Abuse big booper, Doesn't that procedure have a high risk and, unless they have improved it, doesn't it stand a big chance of failing again? Do you have indigestion and heartburn when you eat early, eat small amounts and no spicy or raw or sweet foods? It's worth changing the diet and not lying down after eating for over 4 hours and having smaller meals throughout the day before considering surgery. If you could control the acid reflux in this way along with the meds, then you could just keep a check on the esophagus with Dr each year. Have you tried nexium (expensive, but it helps a lot of people). Protonix didn't help me as much as prevacid. (I'll be switching to prilosec in a few months cause my Rx plan will not cover all of my brand name drugs that do not yet have generics.) Let us know what you have tried and if you go forward with the surgery. CB ps I may have missed all the things you have tried for this as the string is so long.
RETIREDLOCO Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,160 Points:955,825 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 26, 2006 7:28:38 PM Ignore RETIREDLOCO Report Abuse YES, PRILOSEC
lulubelle All-Star Author Ontario Posts:958 Points:108,555 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2006 2:58:15 PM Ignore lulubelle Report Abuse i cant afford the meds, so i live on tums. orange juice is killer for me!
DreamGirl Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,012 Points:513,770 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2006 3:29:52 AM Ignore DreamGirl Report Abuse If you are overweight, even loosing 10 lbs would help.
Jus2Bmee Champion Author South Carolina Posts:4,197 Points:493,720 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2006 9:48:02 AM Ignore Jus2Bmee Report Abuse Avoid spicy, greasy foods, stay upright 1 hour after eating. Eat smaller meals, more frequently. Insurance companies not wanting to pay for prescription meds now. Be careful long term severe reflux can lead to Barrett's esophagus cancer. elevating the head of your bed can help. For severe chronic there is a surgery Nissan Fundoplication the sphincter is loose and allows the backflow. This is for extreme cases. As always lose weight get checked for Hiatal Hernia.
danindenver Champion Author Denver Posts:5,591 Points:1,264,290 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2006 2:29:36 AM Ignore danindenver Report Abuse Has anyone heard that Goji juice is being touted as relieving acid reflux? I just heard it today on the radio.
OldTimers Champion Author Rochester Posts:15,264 Points:2,761,875 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2006 1:40:29 PM Ignore OldTimers Report Abuse I was on Zantac 150 and then Aciphex for years and my Dr. switched my Rx to Protonix about 16 months ago. Protonix works the best of the three for me. The only side effect for me is that I must eat early [before 7PM] each evening and cannot tolerate peppers. But I no longer have burning or annual [or more frequent] scopes and the dilation of my lower esophagus.
danindenver Champion Author Denver Posts:5,591 Points:1,264,290 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2005 5:41:29 AM Ignore danindenver Report Abuse ccb711, I tried a modified low carb diet, last year, and I'm throwing away my famotidine. I've had problems, for years, with indigestion, especially when eating things like pizza. I eat lots of jalapenoes, and that doesn't cause it, but I'm giving up ice cream, soda pop and ketchup and I feel much better. I don't know that I had acid reflux, per se, but I've suspected for some time that I had IBS.