How to cure my acid reflux?
I went to Tahiti six months ago and ever since then I have had what I think is acid reflux. Before traveling, it never happened.
It’s a tingling unpleasant feeling in my chest, and it mainly happens when I’m lying down to sleep-when I sit up it isn’t so bad. Weirdly, it’s mainly when I’m about to go to sleep that it happens. Which is annoying. Every now and then it will get VERY bad, along with a sore stomach. I never seem to vomit, though there’s been some near misses.
When I went to the doctor he said I had irritable bowel syndrome.
So does it sound like acid reflux is my problem? If so what could help alleviate it? And is there a link between IBS symptoms and heartburn/acid reflux?
Thanks so much for any ideas-it’s much appreciated.
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There may be a link between them, but honestly I would try to watch what you eat with either one.
For the Reflux – use Prilosec OTC daily. Also – limit your food intake to smaller meals more frequently throughout the day and definitely don’t eat within a few hours before going to bed. You can also elevate the head of the bed by an inch or two.
Avoid fried foods, alcohol of any kind, dairy products and red meats.
If the Prilosec doesn’t help within 2 weeks, see your Dr and ask for a prescription for something stronger. Sometimes the damage caused by reflux takes a more potent med to help it all heal.
Everything you have explained I have had , my Doctor stopped my medication 2 months ago so I have to control the acid with diet .
I cant eat any tomato based food , fried stuff , white bread , alcohol , red meat , salmon , sodas, no cereals only oats with skimmed milk and many more.What I have is an alkaline diet (there are plenty on line) and I feel much better but not cured .
I was told I would probably have to eat like this for th rest of my Life .
One good thing for me is that I have lost 45 pound without even trying because of the type of food and the small quantity in each meal .I don’t eat anything after 6 o’clock at night ,I eat slowly and take a small amount of bi-card if I really have too .I hope this has helped .