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Q: How can I prevent Gastroesophageal reflux disease from coming back?
I have been suffering from this disease since i was a teenager.
Can anyone help, is there any herbs or food i can take?.

A: I have this too and it’s a butt.
But mine is dimming down.

Try to eat lots of healthy foods; but nothing spicy or acidic (soda, citrus, ect.)

Don’t eat things fried in oil; and limit your sweets.

Drink lots of non-acidic! fruit juice and water.

Light excersizes, like walking or light lifting is also REALLY good for it

wish you the best !

Q: What are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease?
My stomach always hurts! It’s always full of gas. I don’t know how did this come to be because I never skipped meals. I always burp and fart. Sometimes, I am also experiencing chest pain. I was rarely experiencing heartburn before, but it stopped. My appetite also increased.

Could this be GERD or a more serious illness? What should I do?

A: Visit your doctor. Acid-reflux disease produces heartburn, nausea, regurgitation, and yes, even chest pains. Often the related chest pains can mimic the symptoms of angina. Sounds like this could easily be your problem and there is no need to suffer. There are several meds such as, Nexium that are very effective and if left untreated Gerd can cause further damage to the esophagus and more serious complications and disease.

It isn’t just a question of proper diet, that is to follow. Right now, you need the appropriate medication to help heal the damage that is already present in the stomach and esophagus. See your doctor.

Q: Is it bad to have a handful of tortilla chips if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease?
I wouldn’t think this would be as bad as french fries. I’m talking about six or seven tortilla chips.

A: You may feel some discomfort (depending on how severe your reflux is – I know tortilla chips give me heartburn so I avoid eating too many of them), but it’s not going to kill you.

Q: Can generalized anxiety disorder lead to Gastroesophageal reflux disease?
can chronic anxiety problems contribute to acid reflux?

A: Yes it can. Stress and anxiety are very hard on the abdomen. Ever notice how you sort of lose your appetite? Can cause excess digestive fluids, even when there is nothing in the abdomen to digest. and they can and often do, travel into the esophagus. Anxiety can cause all kinds of digestive problems. and as you know, stomach ulcers are very often caused by stress.

Q: What is the best medicine for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Which one is most effective? Which one has the least severe side effects? Which one is best for a brittle diabetic?

A: Any of the proton pump inhibitors.
There are several and all work well.
Pantoprozole has no interactions with any other drugs. They are all good in this respect and the side effects are minimal with all – very effective and well tolerated group of drugs

Q: My sister’s boyfriend was just diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease?
He was in the emergency room last night and all they did was give him medicine which did nothing to stop the pain. He tried many different medicines but the pain is so bad he cannot swallow or drink anything. I feel so bad for him is there anything we can do? He has an appointment in 3 days but he hasn’t eaten or drank anything in days because the pain is too bad.
If you respond with just anything that’s 10 points.

A: How long has it been since he has ate anything? If it’s been a while, try having him eat any soups or liquids. Anything is better than nothing. Keep him hydrated as well.

Q: What are some good foods to eat for people suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
My doctor basically told me what NOT to eat (spicy,greasy,fatty,caffeine,chocolate). What’s left!?

A: He also shold have told you to lose weight and elevate the head of your bed and not to eat for at least 2 hours before you go to bed. Fruits, veggies, lean meat, whole grains and beans — uh – healthy foods.

Q: What is the difference between GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) and PUD (Peptic Ulcer disease)?
What are the differences?

A: GERD is where the stomach acid refluxes up the throat because of too much stomach acid and PUD is where you get ulcers in your stomach. Hope this info helps.

Q: Is there a presciption for small children?The doctor thinks, he has gastroesophageal reflux disease!?
He’s only 2 years old, worry about the alcohol in the RX?

A: why didn’t you ask the good doctor?

Q: can i join the army with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)?
i have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and i heard that if you take the physical and you have it you are disqualified from joining the army true or false?

A: true

Q: do any of you moms have a baby or child with GER or GERD? gastroesophageal reflux disease?
gastroesophageal reflux disease??

what did your doctor do for it??

A: She suggested rice cereal in their bottles, and when that didn’t control it fully, she gave Zantac.

I also had a little sling thing that we used along with a foam thing to prop up the mattress. Sometimes called a Tucker sling/wedge combo. But there was also one that they had made for the hospital, and he used one while there. I have no idea what those were called, I just know they were made by volunteers. It was kind of like a Snugli with straps that tied to the head of the crib to hold them up with the bed elevated. I sweet talked them out of one so I could use it when he would want to move around more.

Here’s some info about the Tucker sling/wedge: http://www.infantreflux.org/tucker_wedge_sling.htm

When you feed baby, make sure you don’t lie them flat. Keep their head elevated and make sure you burp them very thoroughly.

Thankfully, most kids grow out of it by their first birthday. Both of my boys did, and I couldn’t have been happier.

Q: Has anyone had Fundoplication surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease?
I am getting ready to undergo test to see if i can have this done to fix my acid reflux. the reason the doctor is thinking about it is the acid is damaging me throat and scar tissue is building up and makes it hard to swallow. my question is for anyone that’s had it done. how painful was it and how are things now. i read some where that once it is done i will not be able to burp which is kinda weird any insight anyone has would be helpful

A: I had this surgery four years ago and it is a tuff one. Before you have this surgery, ask your Dr. if you have Barretts Esophegaus. Barretts can occur before you have the Fundoplication surgery. I had this surgery first, then they discovered that I had Barretts and then esophagus Cancer.

Check all your dotts first BEFORE the Fundoplication. Makes sure you don’t have Barretts and Possible Cancer NOW!

Q: What is the natural treatment for acid reflux (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)?
I take drugs for treatment too.

A: “Drink about 1 gallon of filtered water daily. Normally, you should try to drink enough water each day to keep your urine a light yellow shade. However, when you suffer from acid reflux, more water may be necessary to dilute the acid and normalize the pH in your stomach.
Do not eat within 3 hours of bedtime. This allows your stomach to empty and acid production to decrease. If you don’t eat, your body isn’t making acid to digest the food.
Do not lying down right after eating at any time of day.
Elevate the head of your bed 6 inches with blocks. Gravity helps prevent reflux.
Avoid eating large meals. Eating a lot of food at one time increases the amount of acid needed to digest it.
Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day.
Avoid fatty or greasy foods, chocolate, caffeine, mints or mint-flavored foods, spicy foods, citrus, and tomato-based foods.
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol increases the likelihood that acid from your stomach will back up.
Stop smoking. Smoking weakens the lower esophageal sphincter and increases reflux.
Lose excess weight. Overweight and obese people are much more likely to have bothersome reflux than people of healthy weight.
Stand upright or sitting up straight, maintains good posture. This helps food and acid pass through the stomach instead of backing up into the esophagus.
Talk to your health care provider about taking over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or medicines for osteoporosis. These can aggravate reflux in some people.
The methods above, along with high doses of quality probiotics go a long way toward restoring normal stomach function for most people. Cevan International’s Digestive Health Complementary Therapy provides the comprehensive nutritional defense your digestive tract needs in order to properly digest food and remain healthy.
Complementary Therapy includes Cévan Nutritionals®Veradophilus; formulated to provide a unique blend of five different strains of probiotic bacteria grown under strictly controlled laboratory conditions. The contents of VERADOPHILUS ensure comprehensive potent probiotic support that promotes a healthy intestinal environment. Veradophilus can help restore healthy microorganism levels that may have been depleted by highly processed foods, commonly consumed chemicals, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, stress, illness, and poor diet.
Complementary Therapy also includes AstaTrienol, whichhelps the body’s protective responses to defend and comfort the entire digestive system, from top to bottom. As a powerful nutrient blend, AstaTrienol provides nutritional support that helps the body modulate the inflammatory response which can be part of Acid Reflux.
ut 1 gallon of filtered water daily. Normally, you should try to drink enough water each day to keep your urine a light yellow shade. However, when you suffer from acid reflux, more water may be necessary to dilute the acid and normalize the pH in your stomach.
Do not eat within 3 hours of bedtime. This allows your stomach to empty and acid production to decrease. If you don’t eat, your body isn’t making acid to digest the food.
Do not lying down right after eating at any time of day.
Elevate the head of your bed 6 inches with blocks. Gravity helps prevent reflux.
Avoid eating large meals. Eating a lot of food at one time increases the amount of acid needed to digest it.
Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day.
Avoid fatty or greasy foods, chocolate, caffeine, mints or mint-flavored foods, spicy foods, citrus, and tomato-based foods.
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol increases the likelihood that acid from your stomach will back up.
Stop smoking. Smoking weakens the lower esophageal sphincter and increases reflux.
Lose excess weight. Overweight and obese people are much more likely to have bothersome reflux than people of healthy weight.
Stand upright or sitting up straight, maintains good posture. This helps food and acid pass through the stomach instead of backing up into the esophagus.
Talk to your health care provider about taking over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or medicines for osteoporosis. These can aggravate reflux in some people.
The methods above, along with high doses of quality probiotics go a long way toward restoring normal stomach function for most people. Cevan International’s Digestive Health Complementary Therapy provides the comprehensive nutritional defense your digestive tract needs in order to properly digest food and remain healthy.
Complementary Therapy includes Cévan Nutritionals®Veradophilus; formulated to provide a unique blend of five different strains of probiotic bacteria grown under strictly controlled laboratory conditions. The contents of VERADOPHILUS ensure comprehensive potent probiotic support that promotes a healthy intestinal environment. Veradophilus can help restore healthy microorganism levels that may have been depleted by highly processed foods, commonly consumed chemicals, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, stress, illness, and poor diet.
Complementary Therapy also includes AstaTrienol, whichhelps the body’s protective responses to defend and comfort the entire digestive system, from top to bottom. As a powerful nutrient blend, AstaTrienol provides nutritional support that helps the body modulate the inflammatory response which can be part of Acid Reflux.”

Q: what foods to stay away from if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease and drinks?

A: spicy foods. tomato based foods like pasta and pesto ,all acid foods like citris fruits.. and soda pop.. the carbonation actually cause gas and bring things up… caffeine like coffee and tea and do not eat at night time as this cause the reflux to happen when ;you lie down for bed..

Q: can i still do these things even if i have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Like thats what the doctor said I had
and im wondering if i could do the same activities that i’ve done before
like go clubbing, work out and things like that
ive had it for about 2-3 weeks btw
ps i take zantec or w.e its called too

A: Yes, you can. Take it easy on alcohol consumption though.

Just follow the tips your doctor gave you to avoid difficulties.

EDIT: Zantac doesn’t work for at least half of those with GERD. Try the protein-pump inhibitor, Prilosec. It works *much* better for neutralizing stomach acid! Of course, be sure to take the medicine at least 30 minutes before eating in the morning. Depending upon your case, you may need to take it twice per day (before breakfast, then before supper). Talk with your doctor regardless, to see if the change in medication is recommended.

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