GOOD RESULTS

Hi Doc and everyone. At last I managed to go a day without carbohydrates. Just one day and what a difference. I never woke up once coughing and choking due to the acid in my tubes. I always wake up and its like I have a head cold. My nose usually runs when I get up and it lasts for about an hour. I know this is because the acid goes to my sinuses in the night. I feel it burning. This morning, nothing. Not one sniffle. It wasn`t easy, everyone on TV was eating toast last night. How I wanted some!!! But I didn`t give in. I am definitely going to carry on with this regime. Thanks doc. Will let you know how I get on. Vanessa

Post Edited By Moderator (Admin) : 10/22/2005 7:43:02 PM (GMT-6)

Thanks doc. I am really going to try to keep it up. I have said before that when my heartburn started in my teens, the only thing that triggered it was pastry and thick bread, so I have always agreed with your research. I am finding it very difficult to restrict my diet so much but maybe once you get your head round it, it will get easier. Will keep you posted.

Thanks Jocaste, I will try to be good and not cheat. I have felt really well today. Don`t feel as bloated. I notice from your posts you are following the docs advice. No wonder he has been pushing us for so long. It does seem to be a cure. Good luck to you too!!!

I'm very happy that you had a day of feeling good Vanessa!! I sincerely hope it continues!

 

I'm basically all about what works!  However there are many that this may not work for...I for one, eat an extremely low carb diet and it hasn't helped me, I still need medication. 

 

So please keep us posted on how you are doing!!  I'd really like to see this work for you!

 

Hugs, Teri

 

Always make sure that your Dr. okays this and never stop your med.'s until you've talked to your Dr. first!!

Hi Vanessa

I have Greek yog everyday now as it has only 3carbs per 100g.I have it with a few blueberries as they are low and a tablespoon of pumpkin or sunflower seeds.(3gs)

In Mercola's book (The no grain diet)there's a recipe for no grain bread and muffins using flax seeds (great if your system is sluggish-- so I'm going to try them as a breakfast alternative.

 for what it's worth...

Vanessa

I know, it's hard when your addicted to carbs! I have to say though, that making good dressings to go over my salads with olive oil,vinegar,french mustard and garlic helps me forget about the lack of bread especially as I couldn't be liberal with the oil on a low fat diet.

Today I had a bolognese sauce over courgettes and spinach.I felt light and satisfied after it and I even topped it with some cheese.

I'm hoping to try it with a spaghetti squash next time.

 

Yes, I do have other health problems, but GERD, a weak/non functioning LES, along with a hiatal hernia, is generally not completely controlled by just food changes alone.  I suppose you would have to know to what degree of damage there is to begin with in some people.  I actually by using the PPI's and diet managed to reverse some damage in the esophagus.  I went from precancerous mild dysplasia back to Barrett's.  I would imagine if someone did not have severe reflux, that this diet alone may help.  I don't disagree with that at all.  I just want everyone to keep an open mind to the fact that this may not help everyone.

Also, as you can already see it is very difficult to maintain strict dietary regimens that alter the way you've been ingrained to eat your whole life.  Many people find that after some time, they are back to eating as they were...so again, just to remind everyone to keep an open mind with regards to this.

Hugs, Teri

Message for TexasTeri.

Dear Teri,

Your correct in saying that theres no cure or special diet for people who suffer from a weak LES valve.

Can I ask you how old you are?

Why havent you looked at Fundo surgery? Would this not help you?

 

Many yogurts (like regular Dannon) add sugar and fruit for flavor. Plain yogurt is better, but low carb (Dannon) yogurt is about 4 grams per container which is about 1/4 or 1/3 cup. That's what I eat.

Most people can stop the meds completely after a couple of days on controlled carbs. If symptoms reoccur, you may want to wean slowly (your doctor can help) over a week or two. I hear there if a rebound effect from cutting these meds because the stomach makes more of those little acid pumps in response to them being shut down by the drugs. So it could take a little time for the pumps to reach an equilibrium. I don't have any factual data on this phemonemon but have just heard this may be occurring.

Norm

Hi Teri, we are almost the same age. I`m 52. I am sorry about all the health problems you have. It must be awful coping with all your ailments. As you say, maybe diet isn`t a big factor for you.

Well, this is my fifth day of no carbs. The biggest thing I have noticed is I have had the most normal week for years regarding my IBS. No pain and completely normal bowels. I am pretty sure that is because of eliminating wheat. I have always suspected a wheat intolerance. Don`t get many symptoms of GERD, apart from a cough and runny nose in the mornings, because the prevacid works well, but if I miss a tablet I know about it. Usually take 30 mgs morning and 15mgs night time. Today I have took one 15 mg instead of 30. My doctor is always encouraging me to cut my dose, so I don`t need medical advice to do this. It is me that will suffer in the long run. I will keep you informed of progress. Vanessa

Sherryl,
Yes, this forum is great. The support and ideas are wonderful. I have really enjoyed being able to disusss GERD with those who suffer and a few people either in medicine or researching this topic.  I wish you the very best in addressing your own symptoms and getting off those nasty meds. Please keep me posted on your progress.

Norm

 

Post Edited By Moderator (~Jennifer~) : 10/8/2005 6:03:41 PM (GMT-6)

Hi Vanessa

Wine effects my gerd--I don't know why.I've been puzzling over this one and i'm wondering if I've got candida.

Glad you've found a way of sorting that reflux!

Harper,
You noted:
"Dear Teri,

Your correct in saying that theres no cure or special diet for people who suffer from a weak LES valve."

I have to disagree with that. I do believe that people wiht GERD have a weakened LES muscle. I reject the notion of "spontaneous relaxations of the LES", as the cause of GERD. This dogma has completely begun to be recognized as fact in the medical establishment. My theory is that what is recognized as spontaneous LER "relaxations" is actually a weakened LES (in GERD patients) giving way to presure produced in the intestines and stomach by intestinal microbes feeding on excess dietary carbs. People with "strong" LES valves may not have a problem, but people with weakened LESs have reflux.

There is a cure. It's removing this excess fuel (carbs) that microbes produce gas from. Protien and fats result in little or no upper GI gas because they are processed differently by both our own digestive systems as well as metabolized differently by gut microbes. This theory is the basis of my approach to addressing GERD. People are amazed at the results. I believe this approach will become the new gold standard in GERD treatments because it hits at the root cause of reflux and has no side effects and is actually an overall healthier way of eating.

Norm
Opinions based on my experience and research on GERD