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Looking for help to better handle GERD
I suffer from a rather wicked case of GERD, the underlying cause of which is an abnormally slow metabolic rate. I am on Nexium twice a day, and usually down two or three swigs of Pepto-Bismol before bed because I have had extreme cases of heartburn occur while sleeping. I am tired of living in constant fear of another vicious heartburn attack, and I am looking for suggestions from other people on how I might better treat my GERD. I've already taken some of the "usual" steps (i.e. elevating the bed, avoiding food and drink before bed, and things of this nature) but I am curious to know if there is anything else I can do, or any other options I might be able to discuss with my doctor (like surgery or something of that nature). Is there anything else I can try?
Have you seriously evaluated your diet? Food allergies/sensitivities have implications for many chronic diseases. You don't have to suffer. PPI's (nexium) and other otc meds only mask symtoms. To me, it seems that you are on a quest to discover the underlying cause of your symptoms. I did this for myself and it worked.
Lets look at diet:
The top food in which people have negative reactions to are in this order: Dairy (milk, cheese), wheat (gluten), eggs, nuts. Make a 7 day food diary cataloging what you eat and how you feel on those days (level of GERD, changes in bowel movements, etc). Try an elimination diet. Start with eliminating the prime suspect from diet for at least 3 weeks (as it can take this long for your gut to heal). If your symptoms improve then you have found the causative agent, if not, move on to the next suspect food. I hope this helps and I'll keep you in my prayers.
Pregnancy Heartburn - The Top 5 Ways To Avoid Heartburn While Pregnant!
As their pregnancy continues to grow, most women will become susceptible to suffering from heartburn. This condition is a particularly trying one; it can be highly frustrating especially when the weather is hot or warm. In fact when the weather is hot, your discomfort will generally increase. The good news is that this is one of those condition that will not harm your baby although it will prove to be extremely uncomfortable for you. This condition is common and during the course of your entire pregnancy you may experience bouts of heartburn now and again. This condition can be completely dealt with following and applying very simple guideline which may include a change in your lifestyle habits or diet. This article will reveal the top 5 ways you can employ to avoid pregnancy heartburn.
#1 - Realizing that heartburn is caused as a result of the back flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus (this is the tube that connects the stomach from the mouth). This is made possible due to the fact that the muscles in the openings of your stomach which used to be very firm and tight are loosened because of the hormonal changes caused as a result of the interference of the growing fetus with your normal digestive functions. To aid this occurrence, you should try eating frequent meals – 6 small meals daily as against the normal 3 larger ones. This will help relieve the amount of acid that your stomach churns up. You should also try to eat slowly as this may help to reduce the symptoms of heartburn.
#2 - Avoid foods that are spicy. They are usually common culprits where the occasional heartburn is concerned. These foods may also include fried foods and foods that are too rich. You must realize that being pregnant entails a lot of responsibility; you are an expectant mother and you must imbibe the discipline yourself before you can instill it into your child. If your cravings cause you to have heartburn, try to crave foods that are healthier. It may be easier said than done, but it is possible.
#3 - Drinking fluids is good, but drinking a lot of fluids while eating is not. This excess in fluids usually results in an increased acid reflux which leads to heartburn.
#4 - Try to stay in a relatively upright position after eating to allow your food stay down in your stomach. Reclining right after you've had a meal causes the flow of acid from your stomach into your esophagus to be more probable to occur.
#5 - While awake you may be able to control the flow of acids into your chest area but you might not be able to achieve the same thing while asleep. What you need to do to minimize this occurrence is to prop up your shoulder and head area using an extra pillow while you are sleeping or taking a nap.
Other solutions might include taking liquid antacids to combat pregnancy heartburn instead of tablets; this is because they are faster, and also taking short walks after eating to aid your digestion.
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