Wellness

[granddi]

@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.

[Magicrat]

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.

[Salty Sarah]

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.

[89135]

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.

[quilter61]

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.  

[SilleeMee]

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. 

[Growing]

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. 

[Zhills]

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@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.

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Please keep us updated on your progress!

[Ronettes]

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@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.

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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!

[Poohbear52]

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.