topic Re: Acid reflux in Wellness

Acid reflux

goldensrbest — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:55 GMT

Acid refux ,i have had for years, but this past 2 weeks it has become worse, bringing up that nasty taste,and throwing up,not been eating anything that has bothered me in the past.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:05:40 GMT

Look into something like Prevacid or many of the otc PPI's unti you can get to a doctor

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Catastrophe — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:15:39 GMT

My ENT Doctor has me on Pepcid twice a day.

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jubilant — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:23:53 GMT

Ancient Nutrition Probiotics has helped me.

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skatting44 — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:35:59 GMT

Make an appointment with your Primary Care Doctor or Gastroenterologist to receive proper evaluation and competent care .

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Ronettes — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:41:18 GMT

I have 'acute gastritis' (not severe), and sometimes take Panteprazole prescribed by my doctor. It really helps.

Then there is Omeprazole (over the counter) which is not as helpful as the Panteprazole.

Drinking a glass of milk before bedtime (always) and during the day helps tremendously to cut acid.

In fact, my stomach has been much better lately and I have dropped the Panteprazole for the last month and eat small meals, which is another big help with stomach issues. NO citrus of any kind, too acidic.

Don't use antacids - My brother also has gastritis and his use of antacids ended up with painful kidney stones.

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Still Raining — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:47:11 GMT

Sorry to hear about so much discomfort. Time for a visit to your doctor to have such a change looked into. I am sure you can find some relief.

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We rescue cats — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:55:26 GMT

Do you sleep with your head/torso elevated a bit? DH suffers with it and is on meds but the doc ssuggested that he use elevate his body from the waist up. We ended up getting a sleep number bed and it has helped him tremendously but you might try an acid reflux pillow before making the investment.

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Drlinda — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:31:42 GMT

My Gastroenterologist finally recommended the Fundoplication surgery. It was an easy surgery with one night in the hospital. You have to eat lightly for a week afterwards. After that I eat whatever and no problems ever.

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m0rgan — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:44:02 GMT

I agree that you should check with a doctor but my husband (being a man and not liking doctors) takes papaya tablets after dinner to help digest dinner. At first I was offended because it was every night and I try to cook healthy with lots of fruits and veggies, but if it makes him feel better why not? I buy the large size chewables through Vitacost.

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granddi — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:03:17 GMT

@goldensrbest It is possible to have acid reflux and bile reflux.

It might be prudent to at least report by MyChart this to primary care.

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Magicrat — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:27:59 GMT

The only medication that works for me is Zegerid (over-the-counter). It has a tiny bit of bicarbonate in it and it does the trick. The others don't have it and they don't work for me; and I've tried all of them, every formulation and type there is.

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Salty Sarah — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:39:38 GMT

Try eating more protein. A protein shake could even calm it down right away. Sometimes the stomach needs protein to digest to create acid, even though we think it's an abundance of acid causing the problem.

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89135 — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:43:20 GMT

I have had terrible acid reflux a few years ago and doctor recommended Prilosec...It has been a godsend..Take 1 every morning and no problems.

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quilter61 — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:12:09 GMT

I have GERD, which effects my swallowing. Twice in the past few years I have ended up in the emergency room with food stuck in my esophagus. Had to have an endoscopy to have it removed. The gastro doctor put me on the medication Rabeprazole. So far so good, this medication has been working very well. I still have acid reflux once in a while. My doctor said to take Pepcid AC for flare ups.

You might want to see a gastro doctor, if you continue to have issues. Acid reflux can cause a lot of other issues, if it is constant.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:12:09 GMT

I would see a doctor about that.

What I do to help my acid reflux is to eat a few hours before laying down for bedtime. I go to bed with an empty stomach always. During the day, after eating, I never lay down but only recline. Acid in the esophagus is damaging and can be a cause for some serious issues when it's left untreated.

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Growing — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:15:53 GMT

I went to a researcher doctor who specialized in esophagus problems. Turns out my painful reflux going up into my mouth is because my stomach valve is floppy and doesn't close. And the esophogus muscle nearest that stomach value is also weak.

Educated esophogeal doctors can test your muscle tone during a look with a scope when you are sedated and asleep.

Some GERD medicines give me insomnia (is one of their rare side effects) so I take prilosec which makes me a bit sleepy. And I use good digestive enzymes with every meal.

The surgeries are not recommended as you can't vomit later on and I tend to vomit with pain meds so that is out. Both of my gastros said don't get the reflux surgery unless it is the absolute last course but even then consider carefully as they often have to undo those bands around the top of the stomach where the valve opening is.

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Zhills — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:19:31 GMT

@Drlinda wrote:
My Gastroenterologist finally recommended the Fundoplication surgery. It was an easy surgery with one night in the hospital. You have to eat lightly for a week afterwards. After that I eat whatever and no problems ever.

Please keep us updated on your progress!

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Ronettes — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:27:53 GMT

@Salty Sarah wrote:
Try eating more protein. A protein shake could even calm it down right away. Sometimes the stomach needs protein to digest to create acid, even though we think it's an abundance of acid causing the problem.

Having acute gastritis myself, I have found that a fruit smoothie with milk really helps my stomach.

Also, eating meat - I am not fond of meat, but for some reason it helps ease the stomach every time.

No fried, greasy, fatty foods whatsoever.

Small meals a few times a day.

Sure helps me!

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Poohbear52 — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:15:42 GMT

I'm sorry to hear about your reflux issues. My daughter has had reflux issues pretty much her whole life. When she was 7 1/2, she had a feeding tube surgery with the fundoplication surgery, she's 27 1/2 now. The fundoplication came undone within 5 years of the surgery. She's been on reflux medication since 2011. The generic form of Prilosec, and now nexium, twice a day. The nexium is a 40mg powder I put in water. She's also on Robinul, generic form, to help with secretions and I think it helps a little with reflux issues too. I helps her out a lot, but I know it doesn't feel good when she brings up her meds or food. That only happens now when she's sick.