Reflux?

[saveferris2009]

Those of us who are pancreatic insufficient actually lack bicarbonate, which helps naturally reduce acid in our stomach.
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<br />So many CFer's, despite not eating a few hours before bed, no caffine, mints, alcohol or spicy foods, yadi yadi yadi still have reflux. There's something no or not enough bicarbonate in our stomaches.
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<br />SO..... you can start taking your med twice a day (ask for doc's guidance but many of us, including myself, take our proton pump inhibitors [PPI] 2x a day); you can also make sure you're taking your PPI ask directed which is 30 - 60 minutes before a meal. This increases the medications efficacy.
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<br />Finally, you can supplement with Zantac (ranitidine) for breakthrough symptoms.
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<br />If things continue to not go well, this could mean there might be a physical issue with your esophagus and an endoscopy from a gastro would be necessary.
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<br />Take care

 

[Zara]

Thank you all for replying

I think im going to start with elevating the bed of my head and using my Proton pump inhibitor tablet twice a day, hopefully this will solve the issue.

 

[Zara]

Thank you all for replying
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<br />I think im going to start with elevating the bed of my head and using my Proton pump inhibitor tablet twice a day, hopefully this will solve the issue.

 

[tarheel]

I have the worst reflux. When I'm on certain drugs, I can barely keep any food in my stomach. It seems that what irritates me are spicy foods, carbonated stuff, and dairy. Do you see a GI doc? I went to see one after I was vomiting up basically everything I ate and lost about 25 pounds. She prescribed regalin. Its something you take before you eat. There has been some bad publicity about it- but if you need it you NEED it. Hope you figure out what is bothering you, even if it ends up not being reflux.

 

[tarheel]

I have the worst reflux. When I'm on certain drugs, I can barely keep any food in my stomach. It seems that what irritates me are spicy foods, carbonated stuff, and dairy. Do you see a GI doc? I went to see one after I was vomiting up basically everything I ate and lost about 25 pounds. She prescribed regalin. Its something you take before you eat. There has been some bad publicity about it- but if you need it you NEED it. Hope you figure out what is bothering you, even if it ends up not being reflux.

 

[tarheel]

I have the worst reflux. When I'm on certain drugs, I can barely keep any food in my stomach. It seems that what irritates me are spicy foods, carbonated stuff, and dairy. Do you see a GI doc? I went to see one after I was vomiting up basically everything I ate and lost about 25 pounds. She prescribed regalin. Its something you take before you eat. There has been some bad publicity about it- but if you need it you NEED it. Hope you figure out what is bothering you, even if it ends up not being reflux.

 

[tarheel]

I have the worst reflux. When I'm on certain drugs, I can barely keep any food in my stomach. It seems that what irritates me are spicy foods, carbonated stuff, and dairy. Do you see a GI doc? I went to see one after I was vomiting up basically everything I ate and lost about 25 pounds. She prescribed regalin. Its something you take before you eat. There has been some bad publicity about it- but if you need it you NEED it. Hope you figure out what is bothering you, even if it ends up not being reflux.

 

[tarheel]

I have the worst reflux. When I'm on certain drugs, I can barely keep any food in my stomach. It seems that what irritates me are spicy foods, carbonated stuff, and dairy. Do you see a GI doc? I went to see one after I was vomiting up basically everything I ate and lost about 25 pounds. She prescribed regalin. Its something you take before you eat. There has been some bad publicity about it- but if you need it you NEED it. Hope you figure out what is bothering you, even if it ends up not being reflux.

 

[justdance]

Hi,

Wow, I feel a little ignorant having read these posts. I think I have had some reflux for years now but never thought to mention it to my docs. The symptom that really jumped off the page to me is voice loss- this has happened for years! My voice was always quite husky but now will occasionally completely go. I used to associate this with the few days coming back onto tobi every alternate month. Despite all the playful comments I get about it being "sexy" I actually thinks its ANNOYING!

Is reflux really that damaging and should I get onto my docs pronto to get it treated? In order to relate the severity of it I could say it is only after eating too much, eating any kind of dairy (which I try to avoid anyway) and dark chocolate. It would often be about 10-20mls of food...sorry, gross!

 

[justdance]

Hi,

Wow, I feel a little ignorant having read these posts. I think I have had some reflux for years now but never thought to mention it to my docs. The symptom that really jumped off the page to me is voice loss- this has happened for years! My voice was always quite husky but now will occasionally completely go. I used to associate this with the few days coming back onto tobi every alternate month. Despite all the playful comments I get about it being "sexy" I actually thinks its ANNOYING!

Is reflux really that damaging and should I get onto my docs pronto to get it treated? In order to relate the severity of it I could say it is only after eating too much, eating any kind of dairy (which I try to avoid anyway) and dark chocolate. It would often be about 10-20mls of food...sorry, gross!

 

[justdance]

Hi,

Wow, I feel a little ignorant having read these posts. I think I have had some reflux for years now but never thought to mention it to my docs. The symptom that really jumped off the page to me is voice loss- this has happened for years! My voice was always quite husky but now will occasionally completely go. I used to associate this with the few days coming back onto tobi every alternate month. Despite all the playful comments I get about it being "sexy" I actually thinks its ANNOYING!

Is reflux really that damaging and should I get onto my docs pronto to get it treated? In order to relate the severity of it I could say it is only after eating too much, eating any kind of dairy (which I try to avoid anyway) and dark chocolate. It would often be about 10-20mls of food...sorry, gross!

 

[justdance]

Hi,

Wow, I feel a little ignorant having read these posts. I think I have had some reflux for years now but never thought to mention it to my docs. The symptom that really jumped off the page to me is voice loss- this has happened for years! My voice was always quite husky but now will occasionally completely go. I used to associate this with the few days coming back onto tobi every alternate month. Despite all the playful comments I get about it being "sexy" I actually thinks its ANNOYING!

Is reflux really that damaging and should I get onto my docs pronto to get it treated? In order to relate the severity of it I could say it is only after eating too much, eating any kind of dairy (which I try to avoid anyway) and dark chocolate. It would often be about 10-20mls of food...sorry, gross!

 

[justdance]

Hi,
<br />
<br />Wow, I feel a little ignorant having read these posts. I think I have had some reflux for years now but never thought to mention it to my docs. The symptom that really jumped off the page to me is voice loss- this has happened for years! My voice was always quite husky but now will occasionally completely go. I used to associate this with the few days coming back onto tobi every alternate month. Despite all the playful comments I get about it being "sexy" I actually thinks its ANNOYING!
<br />
<br />Is reflux really that damaging and should I get onto my docs pronto to get it treated? In order to relate the severity of it I could say it is only after eating too much, eating any kind of dairy (which I try to avoid anyway) and dark chocolate. It would often be about 10-20mls of food...sorry, gross!