help needed for acid reflux
#33054 - 12/22/03 06:27 AM
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oceane
Reged: 12/16/03
Posts: 16
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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I have had acid reflux almost every day for over a month. It is not heartburn but a constant feeling of having a bubble in my throat, smiliar to having a burp not come out.
I've been on Nexium for about 3wks and being very careful about what I eat but its now officially driven me crazy.
If anyone can share their "therapies" wether its OTC meds, herbal teas, yoga poses, whatever, I am ready to try it all!!!
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I find that a herbal tea with fennel in has helped me, as my reflux is linked to burping!
Also, you don't eat salad do you?
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Try chamomile tea! Also, try yoga. I wish I had more suggestions for you...let us know how you're feeling!
*hugs*
Ruchie
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tried yoga last night, wasn't so bad until I tried downward dog... almost had an accident on my light colored carpet!  So I stuck to some simple breathing exercises after that, LOL!
Ok, chamomille is now on my list of herbal teas to buy too, as well as some good ideas from a post in the Living Room!
Thanks!
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Hi there-
I have also had to deal with reflux. I have found some relief from an over the counter medication. I see you are in Canada - I use Life brand's "Acid Control" found at shoppers drug mart. This is a generic form of Pepcid. There is also Zantac (life brand is called "acid reducer")which the pharmacist said is a very similar drug. The spoke to the pharmacist about these drugs and he said they were very safe and I have found them effective.
Good luck,
Ken
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I've been drinking tea with peppermint, fennel, and
ginger for my IBS. It's great for the IBS but the peppermint
really bother's my reflux. I need to find a tea
with just the fennel and ginger or just fennel. Any ideas?
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Ginger
#33835 - 12/27/03 08:17 AM
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Linz
Reged: 09/01/03
Posts: 8242
Loc: England
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Sugar, you might find that ginger is aggravating your reflux as well. I can't take it, cos it just brings bile up my throat!
Linz
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Re: Ginger
#33853 - 12/27/03 10:18 AM
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sugar
Reged: 02/08/03
Posts: 223
Loc: Calistoga, CA
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Luckily I have no problem with Ginger. It does wonders
for me. It makes me burp. Pepperment though comes
right up and over flows.
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Hi Sugar - I have just plain whole seed organic fennel tea here Fennel Tea but I don't have ginger yet - working on it though. You can get a great tea called Ginger Aid at health food stores - there's no mint in it. Mix that with the fennel and you should have a very helpful brew. 
- Heather
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nope, I stay away from sald or raw veggies unless I wish to spend some quality time by myself in the bathroom...
To everyone else, thanks for the replies! I am just back to my computer after a quick stay with family. I am planning a trip to load up on some teas and the meds kenneth suggested.
Thanks again!
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