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Topic: How do you treat Reflux?

CaliLymer
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 6509

posted

Hi lymers,

Just wondering if anybody knew how to treat acid reflux naturallly?? I have some protonix, but that is not an option with my liver hurting.

Anybody know of any natural methods to nutrualize the acid????

Thanks,

CaliLymer

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Carol in PA
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 5338

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Here is info about help for reflux.

http://askwaltstollmd.com/hiatus.html

If you don't want to make ginger juice, you might be able to buy it.

This looks like a good source, although they are temporarily out of stock.
http://www.gingerpeople.com/order_juice.html

Also, look into mastic gum.
Several people here have discussed it previously.

Carol

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Geneal
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 10375

posted

Dear Calilymer,

I don't know of herbal remedies, however there are some things you can do to try to minimize it.

Do not lay down flat for at least one hour after a meal.

Try to keep your head elevated when you do lay down.

Avoid foods/drinks that are likely to cause you reflux.

I had terrible reflux when I had pancreatitis. That is no fun!!

Hope you are feeling better soon.

Geneal

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CaliLymer
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Member # 6509

posted

Carol,

Thank you, that was very useful. Im definitely going to try it.

Geneal,

Thanks for the tips!

CaliLymer

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lymie tony z
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 5130

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Reflux is one of the symptoms of h-pylori bacteria in your gut...

PrevPac is a dual abx 14day treatment for this disease...(ammoxy and clarithro)with a little pepto thrown in...

It got rid of my heartburn/reflux...but not my wife's...

Good luck.....zman

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I am not a doctor...opinions expressed are from personal experiences only and should never be viewed as coming from a healthcare provider. zman

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ashleygait
Member
Member # 10398

posted

I second the candida thing--when I had a really bad overgrowth was the only time I had reflux gastritis--it was awful!!

The minute i went on a candida diet and protocol I felt better and it never came back... [Big Grin]

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WildCondor
Unregistered

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You might want to try DGL Deglycerized Licorice root, you chew the tabs and it coats the lining of the stomach. Carafate, and RX does the same thimg and both work very well. Avoiding dairy may help, eat small meals and dont lie down after eating!

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CaliLymer
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Member # 6509

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HI Lymers,

I truly appreciate everyone on this site!

There is more medical knowledge here than at most University hospitals.
[Smile]

Trust me, I've spent many moons at one.

CaliLymer

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5dana8
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 7935

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I have also had problems with reflux lately.

The things that have helped me the most are: Carafate, prilosec(limited use only) Staying on a bland ucler diet, slippery elm powder.

ditto on: not laying down after meals & also small frequent meals do help. I also raised the head of my bed slightly.

hope this helps

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5dana8

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lucy96734
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 8372

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My herbalist had me mix a couple of spoonfuls of slippery elm in water and dirnk/slurp it 2/day, once right before going to bed. It really helped heal my tummy from 5+ years of NSAIDs and pain meds.

I bought the slippery elms in powder bulk from her at http://www.westernbotanicalmedicine.com/

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Lucy

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