Re: Acid reflux

foxywoods · ‎05-28-2010

I had a lot of heartburn for a long time...I took Tums or pepcid but when food coming back up it was time to see GI doctor. The NP started off saying you need a Rx for meds but I said NO something else is going on and it's past that point. I still had to wait for 5 mnths to have an endoscopy. I had erosions in the duodenum. I was given 40 mg of pantropazole for 6 months and removed certain foods from my diet. All nightshades (tomato products, peppers, even potatoes) spicey foods.

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conlt · ‎03-16-2010

As a RN, I have to chime in here. Acid Reflux can cause Esophageal Cancer, so make sure that you talk to your Doctor is you are having Acid Reflux.

Teddixat · ‎10-04-2010

@conlt I agree. Not trying to scare anyone but my very dear friend's husband passed away last year from esophageal cancer, for years doctors suggested meds such as Pantoprazole or similar types for his cronic heartburn. Turns out he had advanced esophageal cancer and after 3 years of chemotherapy he passed away.

My neighbor just passed away from the same cancer, he spent many years in Nepal and loved Nepalese food which is very spicy avd even hot. Over time It burned a hole in his esophagus to the point he could no longer hold his food down. Tests showed cancer which had metastacuzed to his spine

RescueLover · ‎02-06-2022

@goldensrbest 🌸

1st GO with what your poster friends here suggested. See your Primary Dr. and a GI Dr.

I had my sphincter stuck couple years ago and it constantly felt like there was something there when I swallowed.

I did everything the GI Dr told me. Smaller meals throughout the day, Head elevated when sleeping, walking after a meal, no eating or drinking after 7pm, only lying down 3-4 hours after eating, etc etc. Lost 15 lbs and didn’t need to.

GI Dr did an Upper Endoscopy which was all good and prescribed Omeprezole before and after which I was on for 62 days, but it did absolutely nothing to help. He also tried having me on Pantropazole and Famodadine (? Spelling) I couldn’t tolerate them they made me anxious.

My Primary Dr suggested adding Tums before bed.

Stopped the Omeprezole completely and took 3 Tums at night instead. Somehow my sphincter got unstuck and I was fine.

Fast forward 4 months ago (Jan 2026) Acid reflux started up again, but no Sphincter problem. Tried Tums didn’t work. Primary Dr prescribed Omeprezole, but 2 weeks later no improvement. Stopped the Omeprezole and tried Tums again. Still no help but at least I wasn’t on meds, which I don’t like taking.

My husband suggested having some of his yogurt ( I stopped eating Dairy when I got the acid reflux 2 years ago after GI Dr’s suggestion)

I was so frustrated with the acid reflux coming back (minus the Sphincter being stuck) that I decided to try the yogurt !!

I had 6 tablespoons of his Yogurt after dinner that night and it went down good but what surprised Me the MOST was that my Acid Reflux was COMPLETELY GONE and hasn’t come back since !!!! 🤞

I continue to have yogurt (Greek non fat) every single day !!!!!

I noticed a couple posters here mentioning that they have dairy like protein shakes, etc and don’t have their acid reflux anymore

Sooooo I’m thinking until you can get in to see your Primary Dr.

Why don’t you try having some non fat yogurt !!

Can’t hurt to try it right !!

Best of Health to You !! 💕

icezeus · ‎10-30-2010

@Ronettes

I have not heard of drinking a glass of milk before bedtime. Do you feel that this really helps? If so, I will be trying this myself.

I suffer from GERD. I have an appointment next week with my primary, and one of the things that I was going to bring up is constant gagging when brushing my teeth.

PilatesLover · ‎08-20-2014

If you talk to your doctor about it, just be aware that commonly prescribed PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) contribute to osteoporosis. Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid and others.

Some doctors prescribe short term use of two weeks, but long term use can make your bones brittle. My doctor told me to take Pepcid and make lifestyle changes like quitting coffee, wine and other highly acidic foods.

RescueLover · ‎02-06-2022

@goldensrbest

ALSO look up the benefits of eating yogurt. Probiotics etc for Gut Health.

I’ve never taken any Probiotics but NOW
I do believe there is a link between our Gut health and our overall Health.

mrshckynut · ‎06-19-2011

@Teddixat wrote:
@conlt I agree. Not trying to scare anyone but my very dear friend's husband passed away last year from esophageal cancer, for years doctors suggested meds such as Pantoprazole or similar types for his cronic heartburn. Turns out he had advanced esophageal cancer and after 3 years of chemotherapy he passed away.

My neighbor just passed away from the same cancer, he spent many years in Nepal and loved Nepalese food which is very spicy avd even hot. Over time It burned a hole in his esophagus to the point he could no longer hold his food down. Tests showed cancer which had metastacuzed to his spine

@Teddixat did either have an Endoscopy performed before their cancer diagnosis?

mrshckynut

Tissyanne · ‎12-07-2012

@Teddixat wrote:
@conlt I agree. Not trying to scare anyone but my very dear friend's husband passed away last year from esophageal cancer, for years doctors suggested meds such as Pantoprazole or similar types for his cronic heartburn. Turns out he had advanced esophageal cancer and after 3 years of chemotherapy he passed away.

My neighbor just passed away from the same cancer, he spent many years in Nepal and loved Nepalese food which is very spicy avd even hot. Over time It burned a hole in his esophagus to the point he could no longer hold his food down. Tests showed cancer which had metastacuzed to his spine

@Teddixat , did your friend's husband take those meds? How was he finally diagnosed?