Acid Indigestion, Reflux .... I need suggestions
#290271 - 11/16/06 10:59 AM
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DivineDivaD
Reged: 10/30/06
Posts: 23
Loc: New Hampshire
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I'm still new and am still trying to stabilize. I suppose if I had more willpower and stayed motivated that would help. Unfortunately I fall prey to the temptations of food at every turn. Be that as it may.... right now I am experiencing horrible acid indigestion even tho I take a protonix and probiotic everyday. I am also using Acacia and having the fennel tea everyday. Any other suggestions besides having my mouth sewn shut so as to keep the temptations out???
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IBS-C with chronic heartburn
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which protonix are you taking? prilosec? do you take any peppermint supplements or drink peppermint tea?
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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I have been having bad acid reflux as well. A recent endoscopy procedure let me know I have inflammation in the esophagus. If not treated, my doctor told me it could lead to errosions within my esophagus. He recommended a prescription drug called Aciphex. I haven't tried it yet, as I would like to see if a change in my diet would help first. Here is what he recommended to manage symptoms of "GERD"/acid reflux:
*Quit smoking
*Avoid foods that promote reflux - Caffeine in coffee & tea, chocolate, alcohol and peppermint, fatty foods.
*Avoid late meals
*Weight loss
*Raising the head of your bed 6"-8"
*Avoid wearing tight fitting garments - can raise stomach pressure forcing stomach contents into esophagus
*Eat smaller meals
*Review your medications
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I'm not doing the peppermint supplements or the tea because I was told even tho they settle your tummy - they might give you heartburn. The protonix is prescription so I don't know if its prilosec.
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IBS-C with chronic heartburn
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Fortunately I dont smoke.
I have given up caffiene, I do indulge in some dark choc occassionally.
For the last week or so I have been very focused on cutting fats out.
My clothes are not tight.
I dont take any medications except the protonix...
so I guess I have to be more diligent in the smaller meals dept and lose some more weight.
Also I guess I have more trial and error as far as what foods to eat I'm sure. I'm still thrown by being able to eat white bread and I love white rice, but I wonder if its constipating me more.
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IBS-C with chronic heartburn
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I'm IBS-C with acid reflux -- which is a totally sucky combo! The AR was diagnosed first -- I was on omeprazole (Prilosec) for a while, which helped and then didn't, and then did about a six-month course of Aciphex, which made a huge difference. I've downgraded back to Prilosec and am maintaining, for now. If you're on prescips, call your doc and tell them what you're using isn't working. Sometimes they'll do a different scrip over the phone.
I don't know how it is for anyone else, but having one part of this GI system under control really helps.
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IBS-C, D and nausea with acute attacks, stable on EFI for 3 years
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Thank you. I actually have a follow up appt with him Tuesday so I'll be OK till then. Having the AR reminds me NOT to eat too much at once sitting and NOT to eat foods I shouldn't. But you are right the combo IBS-C w/AR really does stink - big time. I guess I just really need to get my act together in the menu, exercise and losing weight dept. All will help - its just so hard to do those things while your trying to have a life. If you know what I mean. Have a great weekend!
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IBS-C with chronic heartburn
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Totally know what you mean -- especially since my social life apparently revolves around food and drink. It's still do-able, though not so much the drinking alcohol, but requires so much more thought and effort.
On the downside, I finally committed to trying the whole EFI diet out of desperation -- and then I cleared my kitchen of things I shouldn't even try to have right now and things I know are triggers. That might be harder with a family, but it helped me not to have the cheese around.
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IBS-C, D and nausea with acute attacks, stable on EFI for 3 years
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If your doctor recommends Aciphex, you might try Prilose OTC. I was taking Aciphex, and it is VERY $$, the pharmacist told me Prilosec is very close in formula, and it works for me.
I also tried all the things you listed, and the biggest help is not eating after 6:00PM.
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IF you have prescription drug coverage, the generic form of Prilosec is way cheaper than the OTC version. Omeprazole is the Prilosec generic.
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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