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Posted 10/11/2005 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
Dr. Norm

 

I have had this 'stuff' for 2 years and I have noticed that whenever I am going to have a flare-up in my chest, the usual symptoms....I start having gas (flatuence).  I mentioned this to my digestive doctor and got the blank stare.  I know it is connected because it happens every time.  What is the significance of this?  When I get the belching, chest pain, regurgiating, etc.... under control, then the gas disappears as well.  I have always known my problem started due to antibiotics.  I know it is all connected, I just don't know how to stop it.  Oh...and another way I know I am going to flare up is when my mouth starts making all this saliva....more than usual. That is another sign.  Do you have thoughts as to why this is connected and even better ....will your low carb ideas help me?

 

P.S.  I also have muscular pain on my left side...the doctor thinks it is a disc problem but I have to wonder if it could be gerd related since they both started at the same time? 

Post Edited By Moderator (~Jennifer~) : 10/11/2005 8:40:31 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/11/2005 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
Consulted, consulted, consulted the doctor...know what I mean? I know all his answers by now!! Just thought norm might have some advice. Thanks!!
Posted 10/11/2005 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
I really appreciate that...sorry if I came across like I was expecting medical advise.
Posted 10/12/2005 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hearty,
- not medical advice but according to my theory, there is a huge connection with gas. As the microorganisms (mostly bacteria) in you intestinal tract consume carbs they make significant amounts of gas. Some of this gas pushes back causing reflux while some pushes the other way causing flatulance. Protiens take longer to metabololize tending to produce more in the way of flatulance than reflux while carbs are metabolized (by bacteria) causing reflux and perhaps some flatulance as well. Fats produce little or no gas. Saliva production is one way your body tries to correct reflux by keeping the esophagus neutral pH and "rinsing" the acid and bile back into your stomach.

Yes, I do think controlled carb dieting will help a great deal.

Best of luck,
Norm
Opinions based on my experience and research into GERD
Posted 10/12/2005 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Dr. Norm...I knew there was a connection with it all. I am currently on Nexium 40 mg a day but also taking probiotics. The logical next step is to control those carbs. Obviously, I am going to lay off the dairy...what a huge reaction I had to that one!! The bacteria connection is really interesting, since I NEVER had any digestive problems at all until 2 summers ago when I took 5 rounds of antibiotics back to back (different kinds). My system is really struggling to recover but I don't know what to do other than probiotics. The doctors think it is nonsense but their only recourse for any of this is Prescriptions!!! Thanks again.
Posted 10/13/2005 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
I am not totally against probiotics as there is a hope to repopulate your intestines with "friendly" microbes and hopefully displace those that may be causing problems. The only concern is that many of these bugs don't survive passage through the stomach and are killed by stomach acid. Thats why they tend to use high numbers of microbes in these supplements. Then you have to cross your fingers. I recommend dietary changes that encourage the growth of friendly microbes. And that dietary change is you know what. Controlled carb dieting.

Norm
Posted 10/13/2005 11:43 AM (GMT 0)
I did not realize low carb eating actually encourages the growth of friendly bacteria. Very interesting. I plan to go low carb today. I work as a substitute teacher and I have 4 jobs lined up for next week that I really need so I need to get a handle on my digestive system!! This stuff really interferes with your life, know what I mean? Are you totally off your meds for your stuff? Any flare-ups?
Posted 10/12/2016 2:46 PM (GMT 0)

hearty said...
I did not realize low carb eating actually encourages the growth of friendly bacteria. Very interesting. I plan to go low carb today. I work as a substitute teacher and I have 4 jobs lined up for next week that I really need so I need to get a handle on my digestive system!! This stuff really interferes with your life, know what I mean? Are you totally off your meds for your stuff? Any flare-ups?

Hello hearty,
I have the same problem with you. Last May, after a round of antibiotics I experience severe reflux until this day for first time in my life.

How long have you been in this condition?

What symptoms do you have?

Maria
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