Does anyone have acid reflux disease?
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I suffered from a very severe case of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) for many years.\n\nI finally started to take Nexium and in about three weeks, it went away.\n\nI was on Nexium for about three years. During that time, I researched human nutrition and the digestive system.\n\nI decided to start doing cardiovascular exercises and weight lifting/plyometric exercises that would strengthen my core. \n\nKeeping those core muscles strong gives your entire body rigid support, which means you don't slump over. This is the first step in resolving GERD. Essentially, the valve that is supposed to stay closed once food enters your stomach needs an upright body to work better.\n\nNext, I stopped eating all fast food. The processed sugars, processed salts, and saturated fats are very challenging for your stomach to break down. It irritates your stomach into releasing more digestive acid than is needed.\n\nSwitching to whole foods, eating smaller meals, but more meals, also helped to reduce my GERD.\n\nThe drastic reduction of dairy products in my diet, especially ice cream, was a huge contributing factor.\n\nYou are going to hate this tidbit, but, chocolate is a significant cause of GERD. There are chemicals in chocolate that cause your gastric valve to open, so, you gotta go easy, very easy, with chocolate.\n\nSoda, due to its carbonation, contributes to GERD. Your gastric valve automatically opens in the presence of carbonation. This is why you belch when drinking soda.\n\nIt took a while, but, I was able to wean myself off Nexium, and I no longer suffer from GERD.\n\nI continue to exercise, stressing cardiovascular and plyometric exercises, like pushups, situps, pull-ups, dips . . . And, I continue to consume a whole foods diet. I miss eating chocolate the way I used to, but, I feel so much healthier. And, as a result of this, I lost 73 lbs.\n\nYes, being overweight causes GERD also.\n\nHope you find this information helpful.\n\nCheck in with Answers every now and then and let us know what you are doing and how it is coming along.\n\nPeace.
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In some ways there can be.  Swallowing a lot of phlegm can be upsetting to some people's stomachs.  It can even result in vomitting.\n\nPeople with allergic or asthmatic symptoms are also more likely to have gastro-intestinal reflux disease (GERD).  Chronic or frequent heartburn can be damaging to the esophagus an, though rare, can increase your risk for esphageal cancer.  You should definitely talk to your doctor.
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you should be more concerned with the condition of your esophagus with all that stomach acid.. not sure i see any connection with cancer.. you have other issues to deal with here my friend.. get help..
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Hi.  You need to take your symptoms very seriously (even if your doctor doesn't!).  There really aren't enough details in the info. you give to say anything specific about what might be going on.  But, the symptoms you describe can be indications of potentially very serious problems, such as:\n1) Ulcers\n2) Gallbladder problems\n3) Pancreatic problems (including cancer)\n4) even Heart problems (especially in women)\n\nWhy are you on 'meds' for gerd?  Why is your doc not working with you to find and fix the cause of the gerd?  (There are many causes, but they can be found and fixed!).  Note: the meds create the potential for causing many new problems, including: H.pylori infections/ulcers, maldigestion, malabsorption of some vitamins and minerals, etc.  Simply, meds do not treat the cause, they mask the symptoms that should be telling you that you need to find the problem, and meds cause NEW problems!\n\nYou need a second (even a third) opinion.  Demand it or just go find another doc.\n\nLastly, I would like to recommend a very educational and helpful book on these types of problems.  It is written by Sherry Rogers', M.D..  She is a leading researcher, clinician and teacher of physicians.  The book is called: "No More Heartburn".  It is available at Amazon.com or from the publisher at 1-800-846-6687.  This is a very powerful book and includes all the scientific research references to back up the information (research I guarantee your doctor has not read).\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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I had bad reflux, and like you, it was damaging my voice.  I was hoarse most of the time.  I had surgery to stop the reflux.  It's been five weeks, and my voice is recovering.  It's not 100% yet, but I can at least sing on pitch again and the hoarseness is diminishing.
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It sounds like you have acid reflux.  My dad has it.  Stay away from caffine, any food that is acidic ie tomatos, citris fruit.  He went to the doctors for his and it is under control now.  Try taking Prolosac OT.( I can't spell the name)  It will take a couple days to take affect.  If this does not work you need to see a doctor.  If it is acid reflux it will slowly eat away at your esophagus.  In the mean time try not to sleep flat on your back that help my dad at night.  He would sleep in the recliner.
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You might try drinking a half-teaspoon of baking soda in a half-glass of water. That should neutralize some of the acid. But if you truly have acid reflux, you should take something like Zantac (no prescription) to help control the amount of acid in your stomach. Also prevent the reflux by eating smaller meals, by not wearing tight belts, but not lying down after a large meal, etc. \n\nIf the condition persists, you should have it checked out. Several other diseases (ulcers, stomach cancer, etc) can have similar symptoms. Also, if the reflux continues, the acid could eat a hole in your esophagus.
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Yes, it could be scarring in your esophagas from reflux of acid. You need an upper GI xray.
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From WebMD:\n"Dietary and lifestyle choices may contribute to GERD. Certain foods and beverages, including chocolate, peppermint, fried or fatty foods, coffee, or alcoholic beverages, may weaken the LES causing reflux and heartburn. Studies show that cigarette smoking relaxes the LES. Obesity and pregnancy can also cause GERD."\n\nIf you have more questions about the doctor's diagnosis, ask the doctor or nurse in his office. Part of their job is to educate patients and families :-)
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This sounds pretty serious!  You could have any number of things, but, two things come immediatelty to mind--ERD esophageal relux disorder which means the stomach acid is filling your esophagus; and Hiatal hernia which means part of your stomach has slipped through the diaphragm causing you to regurgitate acid.  If you choke and get some of this acid into your lungs you could develop pneumonia.\nMake an appointment to see your doctor right away.  And while you are waiting to see him, elevate the head of your bed w/ some bricks or books; or sleep w/ several pillows so you are not flat!\nGood luck!
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you should get a medical opinion for a question such as this.  I get the same thing but mine is acid reflux disease.  My husband on the other hand had  the same pain and turns out that the fluid between his ribs and chest wall was not there any more.  He thought he was having a heart attack.  so you see if could be a number of things.  I would get to a Dr. real soon.
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See a doctor when you get a chance and see if there is anything that can be done. I suffered persistant stomach aches but no vomiting and my doctor gave me something called Aciphex for acid reflux...I didn't know that you could take medicines like that to help if you weren't vomiting or having heartburn, but you apparently can if you have what causes my stomach aches: Excessive stomach acid.\n\nIf the other suggestions here do not work, try taking an OTC acid blocker like the ones listed here: http://gi.org/patients/women/whatisgerd.asp You can buy generics cheap.\n\nI hope you find a cure for this and feel better soon!
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I get heartburn easily too. Eat smaller meals, and eat less spicey or fried foods. Take soda (carbonated water, not Coke or Pepsi) with your meal. \n\nKeep a box of acid-relief tablets in your car in case your need them after dining out.\n\nIf this is a problem that occurs mostly at night then eat early. Give your body time to digest food before you go to bed. Also try tilting your bed upwards by placing a brick under each leg on the end that you have your head. This keeps the content of your stomach away from your oesophagus.
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I'm not sure. Interesting question because I am on Apri tabs as well and I have also suffered from acid reflux and heartburn since I've been taking them. I've never even considered they could be the problem....hmmmm.
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Bleeding ulcers or acid reflux.
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First of all, my condolences to you and your family.  I know first hand how difficult a time you are going through\n\nI'm confused about his prior tests; he went through "many heart tests" and no one picked up on his CHF?  What was tested?Was your dad persistant in following up with the doctor when the over-the counter meds didn't work on the supposed acid reflux?   Over how long a period of time was this going on?  Did he have other symptoms?  Did he tell everything to the doctor?  \n\nI don't mean to sound offensive, I know doctors do make mistakes, BUT we also have to be responsible for our own care as well.  So if, in fact your dad did everything he could have done and the doctor ignored him, then yes, you might have a case, but that still won't bring him back.
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I would recommend a colon cleanse. You have 'acid reflux' and other problems because your colon is not working at it's optimum with all the toxins and old fecal matter. A good cleanse will cure you of those problems and you won't have to take anything. Drugs like Prilosec, etc. only relieve the symptoms and are therefore worthless.