GERD and Magnesium supplements

Adam

a percentage of people who have GERD, will get better and often it will be anybodys guess as to why. we all look for cause and effect

the person comenting at the link is looking for connections as we all do

if we have a good day.... or a good several days... we think, what did i do that day, or the day before...why was i better?

but maybe it wasnt what we did, maybe it was what we didnt do...or some combination of events, these things are hard to know

to my knowledge magnesium is not a cure-all for treating gerd

this is not to say that there are not some people somewhere who have vitamin and- or mineral deficiencies that aggravate their condition and thus taking supplements can be a big help

if someone doesnt eat seeds,whole grains, brown rice, beans and fish they may indeed have a magnesium deficiency

i usually take 200mg of magnesium a day in addition to eating a balanced diet...ill increase my magnesium to 400mg and let you know in two weeks or so if i notice a difference

who knows maybe you are on to something!

best wishes
mock turtle

Adam

i have taken PPIs on an off for two years...im currently off for several months so i currently i take magnesium and other supplements as part of regularly formulated multivitamins and minerals

yes you are right there are absorption issues regarding PPIs...vitamin B12, calcium, and yes ive heard magnesium too

i am not "against" PPIs. those meds are one important tool in the armamentarium for battling gerd and lpr

different patients, at different times may require different meds

i cycle off periodically because of "perceived" side effects i say perceived because to this day i am not sure if the light-headedness, dizzyness and aggravated tinnitus is due to the PPIs or not...the pattern is irregular

so instead i use H2s (ranitidine or famotidine) "as needed"

i say as needed because...

i like to eat raw vegetables form time to time and stomach acid is important if one is not cooking ones food

so i sometimes abstain from H2s on those occasional days and compensate with otc antacids, smaller meals,and sleeping in a chair etc

best wishes
mt