Thanks for the replies. I have itching too. Will go to GI....
When I eat spicy food, I have burning sensation at my anal region. Also there is very little quantity of blood, when I pass stools. I am worried whether there is internal bleeding because of gerd....
Hi bcfromfl, Can you please elaborate why spicy does not relate directly to acidity? Thanks...
Thanks for the replies. Dizzyness is also associated with reflux. The burning in the anal region is because I had something spicy etc. I have had my share of investigations done by...
I have severe burning sensation at my anal region after I have something acidic. Previously, I had chest pain, dizzyness etc. Now its only this burning and night time sore throat. Anyone experiencing...
@Vikram, I have had severe GERD and as an Indian I eat mostly rice, veggies, lentils etc( with tumeric,salt,olive oil, mustard seeds) and I have no GERD symptoms. As you had mentioned in your post...
I am also based out of Bay Area, CA. I am also looking for a good GI doctor for my acid reflux. My GI specialist at Palo Alto Medical Foundation was not helpful....
I purchased a $80 wedge pillow. It did not help me with my reflux. Instead of wedge pillow try out bed risers....
Thanks for the reply. May be they are just from reflux....
NoDoubtLove, Even I stopped talking about my gerd symptoms. If I am having a bad day, I cry alone. The constant fights with my husband actually makes my gerd symptoms worse. Everyone behaves as if...
I have mouth sores on a regular basis. I have started taking prevacid(30mg) again. I dont have any gerd symptoms during the day. When I sleep, I do elevate my head. I do have minor sore throat...
I purchased an expensive wedge pillow, but I still suffer from night time sore throat due to acid back up. Where can I buy wooden blocks, so that I can elevate my bed. (I live in CA) Thanks...
I lost 14 pounds and my gerd improved. Losing stomach fat is the best way of getting rid of gerd. Also exercise is the most important aspect of gerd recovery. I want to lose 10 more pounds to...
Hi Everyone, I have weaned off my gerd medication. For 2 months, I was doing great. Then I gained 3 pounds and I am having sore throat,no chest ache. I am worried that this sore throat may lead to...
Thanks for the replies ! If my gerd becomes worse then may be I need to look at stress medication...
Did anyone try whey protein drinks? Any brands which is good for gerd?...
I was doing well without medications for 2 days. Today, I experience chest pain etc. I am tired of these cycles of feeling better and then getting worse. I am a human being and like everyone else on...
My GI told me that pepperment oil may help with GERD, but the side-effect is heartburn....
Thanks for the replies. @aeshleyrose - I will try some cardio exercises at the gym. I always feel dizsy after 15 minutes. @ericapeace2000 - I heard that its "ok" to take PPI's during pregnancy. The...
Has anyone tried Caffix ?...
Any specific exercises for women to reduce belly fat? I was successful in reducing 16 pounds. But I am not able to reduce the fat around my stomach. As I am suffering from GERD, I cannot weight train...
I have been weaning off Zantac for more than a month. Was depressed that I was not able to kick it off. Your post gives me hope. I will try it slowly cut it down over few months Thanks...
Here is a paper which describes the relation between PPI use and weight gain http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19824113 The article in NYT regarding acid reflux which link to this paper...
@sunbeam Thanks for the reply. I am feeling better but some food triggers or stress makes it worse. I glad that I am not using PPI. @ MMM, Thanks.. I will follow your suggestion. The journey was...
I am not able to successfully wean off Zantac. I tried for past few weeks to take 75 or 150 mg daily. Is the weaning off process done in weeks or months? Anyone here who went through a difficult...
My dental hygienist checked my white - coated tongue during my teeth clean up. She told me that I need to use a tongue cleaner regularly and it was nothing to worry about. If your worried about this,...
I am currently trying to wean off zantac. My question is regarding acid rebound sore throat. How many months after I quit zantac, will my acid rebound stop. My history - Diagnosed in January. Was on...
@jhall387, I had organic vegan food for 3 months. It did help my body stabilize acid levels. 3 weeks ago, I started consuming little quantities of fat free yogurt, as my GI had recommended it. I also...
@ paul I agree with you completely on this. Its no fun :( The anxiety and the stress takes a toll on our lives. I already lost 15 pounds( in 3 months). I mostly eat like a bird....
@rainbowinthesky, I forgot to add other details about allergies. It took me 3 days to develop hives/rashes all over my body on Pepcid. It was delayed response. Normally it takes 12 min for the body...
@rainbowinthesky, I developed rashes on Pepcid. I also develop rashes on other medication that I am allergic to. I take Benadryl for allergic reactions. My body is sensitive and lot of medications...
@kevinla, When I informed my GI that I was planning to try DGL. He warned me it may increase my gerd symptoms....
@aeshleyrose, But with same diet and exercise I already lost 2 pounds.(Correction for my post) I will try it out for a month and post my experiences on this forum. I used to lift weights. They can...
@horsecrazylady PPI's in general have so many side effects. When I informed my GI about prilosec side effects, he was shocked....
I have been on Prevacid for past 3 months. I was not able to lose weight. I follow a strict vegan diet and I normally have three small meals/ day. Losing extra flab on the stomach is necessary to...
Does DGL cause heartburn? I tried DGL yesterday for the first time. ( 1 tablet 20 min before meals) I have developed sore throat. Thanks...
Thanks Robyn and Chuck. I am weaning of PPI's at a slow pace. I naively thought that as I am on lower dose, my BM should be normal. I am so angry at the medical community. Doctor's should warn...
I am having light yellow stools on prevacid 15 mg and Zantac 150mg. Should I contact my GI or this is a side effect of meication? Thank you GERD history - Been on medication(prevacid ) for 3 months....
@mudmagnetmum, Thanks for the post. I have lost 10 pounds on Acid free diet. I can survive without coffee or tea. Yes that was a aha moment. I have also realized that I eat to live. Food is a...
Thanks Adam for the reply. I am going to use some of the tips outlined in that link. Did you try Calciblend when you were weaning off? @ericapeace2000 My GI told me to take Vitamin D+calcium...
My GI was a representative for Align. So actually the info he gave me would hurt their business. But he told me that was a fact and as a specialist his duty was to convey the scientific research...
Thanks Nickles. I will try out the natural supplements cautiously. May be start out with a small dose and then slowly increase to see any side effects....
My GI told me that initially when you take probiotics it helps you repopulate good bacteria. But after a month of probiotics, it is a placebo. There is no use of continuing it....
Hi Everyone, I had my first GI appointment yesterday. For the past 4 months my physician has been treating my gerd symptoms. I am slowly trying to wean off Prevacid. I took Prevacid for 2 months(30...
It's great that you could survive on gerd diet. When you explain your dietary restrictions, everyone thinks a little reflux and your over reacting. People who thought I was being fussy, have realized...
I had dizziness and headache. I switched to prevacid....
@InSoFla, I ordered the slippery elm powder. When I mix it in water, it forms into a gel like substance. It tastes really bad. Can I directly have a spoonful of powder rather than the gel? Slippery...
@ChevyVan, @joe1617 I am staying on my meds. Teeth pain is uncomfortable. I am using prescription flouride toothpaste. I am getting some work done on my teeth to delay tooth decay....
@mudmagnetmum My physician was treating my reflux. I did inform her of my enamel erosion. I do struggle with sore throat but my other symptoms dont bother me much as long as I take PPI's. My...
I have had Gerd for few months. I am trying to wean off PPI's but its been difficult. I have been very strict with my diet, but my dentist has confirmed that I have enamel erosion. The day I skip PPI...