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Posted 4/3/2012 11:28 AM (GMT 0)
Hi. I have suffered with reflux for many years on and off (am 34 yr old male). I think most of it comes from me being a very anxious person, and I panic at the very first instance of heartburn. I have found that although zantac etc makes me feel better for a few days that when I stop taking it I have a little heartburn daily for weeks after. I have been to the doctor before and was given omeprazole which again was fine for a while but gave me such bad rebound reflux. Anyhow, I have decided with no more prescription medicine and am thinking aloe vera, mastic gum, dgl, digestive enzymes etc. Has anyone used these to great success. If so when did they take them, how much etc. I don't suffer with terrible relux very often but just have a little discomfort most days.
Posted 4/3/2012 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
It is trial and error with the natural remedies. You may have to just start trying things thats what I have been doing. George's Aloe Vera Juice tastes like water and has helped, slippery elm, Manuka honey, digestive enzymes, seem to help, I have been able to cut my dose of protinix in half. I am currently testing zinc carnisine and DGL. Drink a lot of water, that really helps. I have searched amazon.com (GERD) and read reviews to make choices about what to try. Chewing non mint gum has also been very helpful.
Posted 4/4/2012 5:02 AM (GMT 0)
I have been trying DGL and Slippery elm, and both seem to help. Diet changes and supplements have helped me reduce PPI dose to half.
I also use Aloe Vera juice, Rooibos tea, Probiotics, and Chamomile tea. I take 4 caps of slippery elm 1 hr before every meal, and 1 DGL before every meal.
Posted 4/4/2012 9:10 AM (GMT 0)
The home remedies are hit and miss for some people. Some work, then they stop, then another one works for a while, etc. I am by no means a cheerleader for PPI's (I don't like being on them for close to a year, as I have) but sometimes they are the best things to control our symptoms. There are some threads already open that might be of better help for you, just browse through or use the "Search" function at the upper right hand corner of the page.

Good luck!
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