Carafate And Acid Reflux

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help me with my out of control acid reflux please? I was diagnosis with Gerd a few years ago. I take Nexium 40 mg twice a day, Regalin 3 times a day and Carafate liquid. Why am I still suffering? I don't eat the fun foods that I love, I drink one cup, if that of Simply Smooth coffee in the am.... I still have a terrible choking feeling in my throat, I am still coughing acid. It's really driving me crazy... I am losing weight to help, I have a little tummy, but I am not obese... I mean I see huge people pack away stuff and never suffer... why me? What can do? Any home remedies out there that are tried and true? Erica

Green Eyes replied: "Your esophogus may be eroding so much and closing. You might want to have an endoscopy done where they will insert a tube in through your mouth and down to your stomach. If your esophogus is closing, they will be able to push it back out. I have about the same problems and take almost the same meds & I too am not even close to being overweight and I'm only 24! After my procedure, I also have Gastritis."

hillary replied: "Please go to see a gastro doctor for a scope of your esophagus. My husband had these same symptoms and was diagnoised with esphageal cancer."

anton p replied: "The cure is not only a matter of what you eat. Stress is one of most common causes. You have to relax and also have a regulated lifestyle. Take meals at fixed hours, exercise, if you have stress at your job or at home take measures to eliminate it, avoid heavy meals and totally eliminate alcohol, coffee, tea, sodas, sauces, fried meals, onion, garlic, spices (cook with herbs), sleep on the side curled. This is not a matter to be addressed with a couple of pills or make a few sacrifices with the fun food and that's it, in no time you're back on track. This is a matter of rethinking your lifestyle for ever. Probably too much of the love food (chips, popcorn, nuts, mayo, burgers, beer, sodas and the like) has caused it in the first place. I had this condition and after 2 years of constant care I have reduced it to the point where it bothers me once in a month, maybe."

dighalbank replied: "Whether you are visiting your physcian regularly tell him your problem .I suggest endoscopic study of oesophagus and stomach ,liver functon tests and other relevant tests for GERD."

Preciosa replied: "I have the same problem. I actually asked a question related to this matter this morning. I wish I can find the cure too. I'm 24 yrs and thing. I cant deal with this problem! ! I am on medication too, I take 3 different med a day and doesn't seem to help either. I feel for you girl.. : ( I wish you the best."

in reference to the acid reflux? the medication they gave me was Nexium, Mucinex, Ear dops which contain hydrocortisone&acetic acid. Also carafate suspension 10ml x4 daily. To also continue with the Nasocort AQ daily

hello replied: "What do you want to know."

I suffer from acid reflux, and possible stomach ulcerations, how can i manage the pain? Im constantly taking zantac 150, carafate, and sometimes phenergan, and im still in horrible pain, burning ,stabbing pain in my sternum that goes into my back. any suggestions would be great:)

jlmtd52 replied: "My GP prescribed Nexium. I find it helps greatly!"

ARCHANGEL replied: "apple cider vinegar is supposed to be a good natural remedy also when it acts up dry swallow with your chin touching your chest"

DrChi@FixPainNow.com replied: "Hello Dear One, Acupuncture done well will fix the problem quickly so that there is no reflux and no indigestion. In your case you may need to take the Zantac (or Tums, I like this better as it neutralizes the acid instead of trying to tell the body to make less. The needles will remind the body of exactly what it is designed to do). The reason for taking the Zantac initially during acu treatment is because if you have an ulcer it's necessary to hold the acid levles down while you heal. Without the ulceration you would not need the Tums, etc., as the acupuncture would so meaningfully improve your digestion and regulate the acid, etc. So Zantac for life... or a few acupuncture treatments that also reset your stress levels, tune you up too! What a wonderful medicine we've inherited from the Chinese and others. Hope you are well soon! best wishes,"

yeye28 replied: "Hi I work in the medical sciences and ehre are my suggestions: > I highly recommend you take a proton pump inhibitor or PPI drug once a day if its 40mg or twice a day if its 20mg like pantoprazole, esomeprazole (these are generic names). > PPI drugs inhibits the production of acid and thus minimizing or stopping reflux. > But it is still best to consult with a physician bec. there are many levels of acid diseases. > Aicd-related diseases can lead to something serious if untreated bec. too much acid production can create a hole in your stomach, etc. > The burning pain you feel is actually acid regurgitating back (just like vomiting). > In the meantime, avoid coffee, chocolates, wines, alcoholic drinks and acidic food. > Eat a balanced diet -most acid diseases are from unhealthy diets. Good luck!"

bgirl replied: "I was experiencing the same symptoms. My doctor ordered various tests and the diagnosis was acid reflux. I take nexium every day and it really works! What you are experiencing could be a problem with your gall bladder. Ask your doctor to order the appropriate tests."

juliette_butler replied: "Hi, I think you should complement the medical treatment with a strict diet. Here's a couple of main instructions from my experience: large meals should be avoided as these boost stomach pressure and the likelihood of reverse flow; don't eat in the 2-3 hours before bedtime; spicy foods and meals rich in fat should be avoided since they lead to an increased risk of reverse flow of the stomach acids; the total caloric intake should also be reduced; chocolate, alcohol, coffee and carbonated beverages should be consumed with discretion. I hope this helps. All the best with your treatment!"

How am I supposed to take carafate 4x a day if I don't even eat 4x a day? I have acid reflux, the directions for the medicine says to chew the pill 4x a day before a meal. I only eat like 1-2x a day, can I just take it twice a day? Very true, thanks Meri!

Meri replied: "Start eating four times per day. You should be eating more than you do, and irregular meals can lead to heartburn. You don't have to eat a lot every time, maybe a container of yogurt and a piece of fruit or some soup, but you need to eat more often...it might be part of your problem!"

parsleysage replied: "You can take meds that require a carrier ( ex, food molecules to take it into the bloodstream) with half an apple , a glass of milk, or a few crackers. This will give the meds something to bind to and also prevent any stomach, esophagal distress if your G I tract is already inflamed."

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