Hi, I did try a similar diet like this about a year ago and it was tough. I was skinny at the time and like I've always been. About 2 years ago I was about 148 pounds. I went on a similar diet for...
And don't eat processed turkey, ham, hot dogs or red meat with nitrates or nitrites because they are not good for the stomach. They help the bacteria, but not your stomach....
Hi, We are not doctors so we can tell you to take or not take prescription medicine. I would suggest 2 natural supplements, DGL and Broccomax. However, if your taking anti-biotics DGL will minimize...
Thanks for your reply :) my main concern was after the capsule is implanted, would be bothersome or hurt while I talk at my job? I'm just thinking if I can function with this at my job on a Saturday...
Hi everyone, I finally saw my new GI and he is open minded and integrates various things into his practice :) Anyways, my question is what can I expect for this test. I read the instructions, but I...
I claim to be no expert and I'm not looking for a right or wrong answer. Yah, thats it the Heidelberg test. What do you mean nobody can have that test? I agree that low acid would be in journal....
I know this topic has come up before but here is my take. I am little out place with my thoughts because I just go back and I wanted to ask this. For those who have taken the acid test with their...
I am happy and glad to say things went well. Nothing major, just some esophagal erosion. No ulcer, or anything major. He is going to put me on something. I thought of the worst. Thanks for those who...
Hi everyone, Been pretty down lately because of my relationship, I bought a new adjustable bed and am still having acid taste in my mouth in the mornings. Sigh :( hopefully everythin goes well. I...
Thanks Erica, i appreciate your words. I'm just pondering here on what to do next... Meaning living with this condition, work and social life. Well at least I'm got my insurance and I'm goin to the...
I had LPR/GERD for 6-7 years now, and I met my gf 4 years ago. Just yesterday we decided to break up because of my condition. She just couldn't imagine being with someone so young and sick. She was...
Hi everyone, I been posting for a while I come and go. Most recently I got this stomach pain, between my stomach and esophagus. It comes and goes. It hurts and feels tender when I eat. It does not...
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I agree, sometimes I can eat pizza, taco bell, fast food and the heaviest food and I feel ok. I can eat so much of it and when I try to eat fish with steamed veggies I get full. I'm bloated, all of...
Hi Chris, The reason I tell you to eat more cruciferous is because bacterial are becoming more drug resistant than ever. Look at the studies, and h pylori is no exception. I am not being pessimistic,...
Yes I do, eat broccoli, cabbage, blueberries, black raspberries and take vitamin C. Take probiotics like your dr said. If the antibiotics do not work, look into mastic gum, cinnamon, manuka honey and...
Hi everyone, I know this is a personal decision. There are numbers and websites to check for doctors, I will do this this week. However, if anyone is currently being treated by an understanding,...
Is not regular acid reflux it's silent reflux. I tried PPI's and they didn't help :( thanks for te suggestion. I appreciate it....
Hi, Anyone know what to take for dry throat, sore throat or raspy voice? This is mostly caused by talking a lot. I try to keep talking to a minimal but I must talk at my job. Here is what I am...
Hi, I know your one of the few persons trying natural remedies. What are you currently trying? And is it working? Last time I checked you were trying Kale pills? What kind of diet do you have?...
What do you mean laryngeal reflux? Is that different from silent reflux? What were your symptoms before the linx?...
Thanks :) You are right. I hope things get better for you. I am not sure if Beachgirl still comes. I think she does....
Wow, this is news. So you had it for 5 years or 1? I also read that Beachgirl did not have luck with Linx. This sucks. I only of you and Beachgirl having issues. :( sad because I thought this would...
Hi, The best anti-nausea remedy? Ginger is my silver bullet. Take it in pills, gum, tea, or lozenges. Always works for me :)...
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Hi Dude, I am happy for you and I hope you keep feeling better. I used pyloricin oregano pills. Last time I had them were for a rash I had on my hand. I took it for 4 days and it went away. I also...
Try ginger pills, ginger gum or ginger Altoids. You can get them at health stores or amazon. They help me with my nausea when I get it....
Hi Dude and Mmm, I have not posted in a while. I do not feel 100 percent, but I am semi controlling my symptoms for the time being. When I feel bloated, I take ginger pills and they help me. Or I...
Hi everyone, I haven't posted in months. I still have GERD or silent reflux. I been thinking of getting the linx. Does Kaiser Permanente or United Healthcare cover the linx? Or, are any of their...
Hey everyone, I wanted to share some news with some of you. I've been taking George's Aloe Vera and it has subsided my main symptoms. Hardly any burps, I get a littl sore throats here and there, but...
Have you seen the study MMM? I was really intrigued by the melatonin study a year ago when I saw it. However, after I kept reading about melatonin I just kept thinking of becoming dependent on...
Hi Erica..., Your welcome, I hope it helps ppl....
Your welcome ARM. I was a little selfish and lazy for not posting this earlier. I just hope these studies help someone. If people notice there are citations and studies so is not just a bunch bologna...
Hi everyone I promised I would post this study last year when it was fresh, but I forgot because I was researching so much and I was working on other things with my Naturopathic doctor. I know some...
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Hey there, That is the one I bought yesterday. How do you take it? Before you eat? When your symptoms hit you? After you eat? Thanks....
Hi mmm, The product has a lot of good reviews on Amazon. I also saw it at Whole Foods today. I read a study about Milk Thistle a while back. I been meaning to post a study about natural products for...
Hey ACR, I know what you mean when you say "rumbly noise" in the esophagus. I am glad your condition is under control. I once said, "man, when I get better and cured, I am gonna post it on here and...
What are you currently taking? And how's your diet. I haven't posted in a while, but do remember you were doing semi ok a while back....
Hey, It's been a whole since I posted. I get that dumbly sound too. Sometimes there is this little heghhhhh sound like a frog sound I guess. I don't get it often though. I feel my esophagus...
I was taking lily of the dessert a while back, but was interested in one that had no citric acid. I've read in the past that some of you took a lighter one. Thanks....
Hi, Here is my take on going gluten or grain free, it works for some, but not everyone. In 2011 February my GERD went from medium bad to super bad. I saw a naturopathic doctor and we change my diet...
Hey Raj, How are you doing after your bravo test? Would you be able to email me the name of the doctor you are seeing as your GI? I use to go to that same hospital. I hope you get better soon....
Hi Ericapeace, I have not posted in a while because I have nothing to contribute :( I actually tried the gluten free diet for a year per my Naturopathic doctor. I really learned so much about food. I...
Hi Dany1982, I've been a regular here for a while, but haven't posted recently. I am curious about your case an situation. Can you tell me exactly what brand and how many times a day did you take...
Hi there, I haven't posted in a while because I have no major improvements to report. I did do a gluten free diet for a year though. -Rudi's -Udi's (I thought this was the best one) Are the best...
They can prescribe a range of things, but they tend to lean on natural products, not conventional medicine. They will not rule out conventional though. It also involves a lot of dietary changes. Find...
Hi everyone, I used amytryptilline for 10 months and never noticed a difference. I originally started with a small dose, but my Gastro told me to increase the dose. I never noticed any improvement....
Normally chicken and rice is light. How are you cooking the chicken? Eat it grilled, baked or boiled. :)...