Hmm.... I once listened to a speech by a naturopath that explained how alkaline water can worsen GERD. The body absolutely needs stomach acid to digest food - more so if there is delayed gastric...
Hi Daxter, I am sorry you feel so crummy. I can completely empathize with the feeling that stepping in front of a bus might feel better than another minute of the darned pain. But don't give up hope,...
Hi Jessica, welcome to the forum! Do you remember what happened before your first reflux attack? Had anything big happened like an injury, or an illness, or medication? I think it's important to...
Hi Chrispy, I'm sorry to hear you are having a hard time getting the reflux under control. I have seen this happen in some cases where H Pylori is treated. You may want to look into dysbiosis. It can...
Hi Susan, please accept my apologies for the late response. If you are still feeling bad, I would be happy to try to help. Do you know what active ingredients were in the pill you were taking? What...
Hello! Yes, I am still here. My email is posted on my profile. Thanks!...
Hi there! oh, dairy is tough! I completely sympathize with you! I was raised on milk, I drank it more than water. I was also a fan of cheese, yoghurt, etc. It definitely sounds like you are lactose...
Hi amandapanda! I had GERD in my early 30s. I met many people along the road to recovery - some as young as 15 years old, some were in their 60s. Some had already healed, while others were still...
Hi there harlow.grace! I just popped in for a look at the forum. I was not aware that my email was unlisted - I suppose that's why I stopped receiving alerts to new posts. I sincerely hope that you...
Hi Moo'sMum, it's great to hear from you! Wow!!! What a relief that you found the root cause of your GERD!!! Who would have imagined? Well, I really hope that one day soon your days of reflux will be...
Hi hardilaur, just wanted to let you know that I sent you an email with recommendations for your case. We shouldn't post doctors information on the forum for privacy/spam issues. Best of luck and let...
Hi Moo's Mum, the naturopath selected some great supplements/herbs. The digestive enzymes should make a difference - you may need to take 1 - 3 with each meal to determine if they are really helping....
Hi kostner, I understand your frustration with GERD and I see why you would want to return to the triple therapy – I mean it worked before, why wouldn’t it work again, right? We all return to what is...
Hi Michelle, I am so sorry to hear that you have only 1 option for a GI specialist!! If you really decide after your testing that the pylorus may be causing you problems, you can always ask your...
Hi Michelle, I am not sure how they test the pylorus here in the US. It is not a very common "diagnosis" in the US - done much more in Europe while we tend to blame the LES ring much more. My GI...
Hi NeedingAnswers, firstly, please stop worrying - it only makes things worse. As horrible as it feels to go through this, most people come out just fine from GERD. I was very fortunate in that I met...
Hi Victoria, don't be afraid - in order to get better, you have to first believe that you will! At one point during my GERD episodes I was burping ALL DAY LONG for months and it was accompanied by...
Hi richmond, my first piece of advise to you is: STOP searching the Internet IMMEDIATELY!!!! It is full of horror stories that only a small fraction of the population experiences. Your symptoms are...
Hi Norski, its interesting that they did a wrap on you for just swallowing problems. I assume you were tested for GERD with an endoscopy, barium swallow, motility test, or PH test. I will assume your...
Hi Michelle, it could very well be your pilorus. My GI doc 9the 87 yr old) said many of his patients were in your situation - reflux despite the wrap. This is usually a big indicator it is the...
Hi norski, welcome to the forum! You will find help here. Can I ask you a few questions? What were your symptoms before surgery? Did you ever have nausea, vomiting, cough, need to clear throat, gas,...
Hi ste1200, what are your other symptoms? Do you have gas/bloating or nausea, diarrhea/constipation? Abdominal pain can be a sign of many things including IBS or you may also have an allergy to milk...
Hello hldwodrgs, here are a few alternative perspectives to consider. Your son may have swung from producing too much acid to not having enough. Hydrochloric acid (the stuff antacids and PPIs...
I am happy you are seeking a natural approach – homeopathy is natural and are sometimes also referred to as naturopaths in the US. Perhaps I meant a Nutritionist Naturopath??? In either case, I have...
Hi Moo'sMum, yes reflux is so painful - I am sorry you are going through this! I will give you a few resources about homeopathy to start you off in the right direction about what it is, how it works,...
Hi Kittykat, Your email is not in your profile so I can't send recommendations directly to you. I can offer a couple of suggestions but can't post doctor's names/emails on this forum bc of spam...
Hi Wackytummy, I had my pylorus dilated two years ago for GERD. It was a simple procedure and helped a lot in my recovery. I believe the pylorus can shut down or tighten up from stress or an ulcer....
Hi Zeldagoblin, from what I have researched and learned from doctors - constant gas and bloating can be due to poor/improper food digestion. Your body needs enzymes to break down food - especially...
Hi Pixiedust, I had a similar experience with PPIs and anxiety. Omeprazole was by far one of the best PPIs I took, but it too stopped working after only just a few months. I tried most of them...
Hi Leviathan, your post is very timely. I have been posting my own story with GERD (A Story of Recovering from GERD) recently on this site and all of the symptoms you describe are EXACTLY the...
Hello Solarpowered, I just posted my story today at 11:22 under A Story of Recovering from GERD. I did have some of the symptoms you describe (not in the story). I was once on my way home from work...
Hello, I just posted my recovery story today 11:22 7/7. I was also told that I would have to take PPIs forever. Really. I think it is important to find the root cause of your acid reflux. If you...
I am a previous GERD sufferer that suffered the condition for over a year. During my quest for recovery, I swore to share my success story if I ever got better. Over a year ago I was prescribed very...