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I started getting reflux about 6 weeks ago when I was taking Mepron and flagyl, but it wasn't that bad for the most part.
I stopped the Mepron/flagyl on Tuesday of this past week and sarted the KPU protocol towards the end of the week.
I am actaully feeling better than I was except the reflux is terrible! Nothing is helping.
I have burping, and a constant acrid sour taste in my mouth that is driving me crazy!
I'm wondering if it a component of the KPU protocol?
Anyone know? thanks...
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Keebler
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- I don't know if the KPU protocol affects this, but it's very common with all lyme patients, even those not on the KPU protocol.
I suggest some DGL chewable tablets. You can probably find a decent brand TODAY at your nearest vitamin store or natural foods market. TODAY, this is that important.
Regular licorice can help, too, but the DGL is less likely to make your heart go skipping (licorice really needs to be very high to do that but, for some, it's just best to use the DGL when for G.I. issues).
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice, also known as de-glycyrrhizinated licorice, or commonly referred to by the acronym DGL, is typically used as an herbal supplement in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is made from licorice from which the glycyrrhizin has been removed.
The usual dosage is 760 mg, chewed, 20 minutes before a meal. Studies of DGL in humans and animals against placebos showed that DGL significantly reduced the size of gastric ulcers and hastened healing, with 44% of the subjects obtaining complete healing, as opposed to 6% of the control group.
DGL has also been found to be an effective treatment for duodenal ulcers. In another study a group of 40 patients who had duodenal ulcers for 4-12 years were treated with 3 grams of DGL a day for 8 weeks, or 4.5 grams a day for 12 weeks, with all subjects showing vast improvement, with the higher dosage being the most significant.
An additional study shows that DGL's therapeutic effect is equal to the effect of cimetidine (Tagamet).
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There are no known drug interactions with drugs used to treat ulcers. In Europe, South Africa, and Canada, DGL is marketed in a medicinal preparation called Caved-S. In the U.S., DGL is marketed as a herbal supplement.
DGL has also been reported to help treat aphthous ulcers (canker sores).[1]
WHAT IT DOES: Licorice root is sweet in taste and cooling in action. It detoxifies poisons from the blood and liver, and reduces general inflammation and pain.
It moistens and heals the lungs and digestive tract.
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Almost 50 years ago, a scientist by the name of Revers reported that licorice paste reduced abdominal symptoms and caused radiographic evidence of ulcer healing.
However, about 20% of patients developed edema, headache and other symptoms due to overdose, leading to a loss of enthusiasm (Schambelan, 1994).
This led to the development of DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice), a form of licorice that does not contain the agents responsible for the side effects such as electrolyte changes.
The de-acidified DGL tablet or capsule form used in Europe and America is therefore devoid of any major side effects, and is effective for healing the intestinal membranes.
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- Full chapter at link above.
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Just is just one of several similar products out there. DGL has saved the life of my stomach and can stop reflux within a minute.
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If I remember correctly, pyroluria can cause low stomach acid?? I sometimes take HCL if I'm having reflux. I also drink kombucha with many meals, and it helps.
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Thanks - It seems much better now (took some more of a homeopathic remedy I have that contains licorice) Took it last night but it didn't help..My stomach still feels weird, but at least not bad reflux...
I just started KPU treatment so maybe the treatment itself is causing an increase in stomach acid (?) or the high doses of vitamins and minerals are causing stomach upset, or it's a detox reaction...
I think I will call my LLMD tomorrow and see if I need to adjust anything..
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- You are taking your vitamins in the middle of a good meal, right?
Maybe go a bit slower until you talk with your LLMD tomorrow.
Also excellent to soothe the GI tract are the herbs Slippery Elm and Marshmallow (not those white fully puffs, though). -
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