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Posted 12/17/2012 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all! Happy Holidays.
I'm a newbie to the forum, but no stranger to acid reflux. I never thought I'd actually sign up here, but I'm glad I did. So thanks in advance -- this is a great place to share ideas ... and aches and pains. I'm Greg, 43 -- decent health (well, could be better, but it's Christmas!)

So...enough rambling, and to the business: I've been taking Prevacid for nearly 12 years from my doctor. I started on it when it was fairly new. I was diagnosed with acid reflux / GERD about that same time. I've dealt with it all along. But just recently, I've been battling what seems to be my worst flair up yet. I've been to my doc as normal, and he has me testing out Dexilant now, a new prescription. I call this a big flair up because I am experiencing some issues that I haven't before, but I know exist with GERD.

The biggest pain is the sharp pain that I've had under my sternum. Anyone else get this? Of course I freaked out about it (I'm dying...I'm dying...jeeeeeesh!) But it comes and goes, sometimes worse than others. And this bout it about into it's 5 or 6th day. I never take the chewable antacids (Tums, etc), but the other day I said what the hell...let's call out the troops. And they seemed to give some comfort.

I've made an early resolution to get this stuff more under control, if I can. Better diet, etc. So if anyone knows of any good resources for recipes or diet suggestions for GERD-ites, I'd love hear.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

G
Posted 12/17/2012 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum! Diet is a huge part of managing GERD. Stick with low fat, low acid diet. You also could consider going gluten free as gluten is a fatty protein in wehat that causes issues for some people with GERD. There are many threads on the forum about food, I will try and bump one up for you. Eat smaller meals, chew a lot, and sleep elevated. I also chew gum between meals which helps a lot and I also drink a high pH water called Evamore. You can also look into some natural remedies (also in abundance on the forum). Stay clear of high fat/fried foods, acidic foods such as tomatoes, oranges, spices, chocolate, caffine, carbonated beverages, coffee etc. You also need to stop smoking if you smoke and decrease alcohol intake. I only drink once a month and it is coconut rum mixed in water. You can find substitutes for things you can not eat. Soy ice cream is low in fat and is really good. My dad has made me low fat gluten free cookies that are fabulous. Please take calcium, b12, magnesium suppliments as PPI use can cause deficiencies in these. I also take papaya enzymes, ginger, camomille tea, and l glutamine as suppliments. It is a bit of trial and error, I would start with the diet.
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