I need a natural remedy for acid reflux and headaches/migraines..?

Question

Im nineteen years old and i get migraines and headaches all the time. i am on birth control but its not from that. i have tried lavender bath bubbles and sprays but i dont find much relief.. infact, i think it causes my head to hurt more! I also have been diagnosed with GERD and acid reflux disease and i am looking for alternative medicine. i am currently taking prevacid and pepcid perscription versions. i am sick of taking sooo many pills, please help. only serious responses please....

Answer 1

I advise that you seek the help of a naturopath or other holistic practitioner. There could be a dozen things affecting your health and no way can we advise you effectively without asking lots of questions.

For instance: you could have food allergy. Migraines, mysterious though they are, are often linked to ingestion of certain chocolates, aged cheeses and wine. There are other triggers for sensitive people. Some people get headaches from the food additive MSG; some from aspartame (Nutrasweet). I know a couple of women who've had to stop taking estrogen because it gave them headaches they couldn't live with.

Some tips: if your lavender bath product didn't come from a natural food store, it's probably not pure lavender. Pure lavender oil comes in a dark brown bottle and says "pure essential oil" on it. You may be having a reaction to the chemicals put in the soap to make it foamy. Try the real thing. Starwest, Frontier, Aura Cacia and Now Foods make reliable products in the aromatherapy line. Put 3 to 5 drops in the bath, or on a cloth to inhale. Can even be used directly on the temples, base of neck - just keep out of eye area.

Also note that acid blockers, if taken for more than just a few weeks, can cause a deficiency of calcium and other minerals, leading to osteoporosis and anemia, among other things. You are right to want to get off them.

You might try taking DGL, a form of licorice root, available at the natural food store, for the acid. Get totally off caffeine and all soda pop. Eat 5 very small meals a day & avoid sugar (which is acid forming) while your system heals itself.

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Answer 3

Oh, I suffer w/ Acid Reflux as well and it's awful. I am on Protium 40mg once a day and I take it about 30-40 mins before I eat and I generally have no problems once I've taken this tablet. I tried a natural remedy but it didn't do the trick for me =( Hope all is well.

Answer 4

Chronic heartburn is usually from acid reflux - stomach acid is getting past the little valve and into your esophagus. You also should know some natural ways to treat your heartburn. Learn them here https://bitly.im/aMA2v

The most immediate thing you can do is to stop drinking coffee and cola. Smoking is not good either, but that might be harder to stop. Don't over-eat. Don't lie down too soon after eating. Don't burp too much - this carries acid up with the burp.

heartburn the most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Answer 5

Both of your conditions are caused and/or worsened by stress so you must address that. If the lavender was all natural and made it worse, you may also be suffering from allergies. Investigate these to see what the culprit is. This could take weeks or months, so in the meantime try eating a cup of yogurt with active cultures to help with the reflux. You need to eat it before breakfast in the am and before bed in the pm. You should also avoid foods that tend to increase acid. Chew your food thoroughly. This is where digestion begins and it will reduce the acid your stomach produces for this purpose.
Fenugreek helped to reduce the severity and frequency of my son's migraines. You could try adding it to meats, fish and sauces.
here is some info on other natural treatments.

Answer 6

I think you should continue your medication, but you may want to ask your doctor if it's necessary for you to take two different meds.

Prescription medications are regulated by the FDA and have the most official studies to show effectiveness and side effects. Natural remedies, at best, can be "iffy", and at worst can be dangerous, and gestational problems like GERD should be taken care of or some serious problems could occur later on.

Peppermint is effective for some people with mild GERD or heartburn, either in tea form or candy form. Some changes in behavior could help, too, like not eating or drinking an hour before laying down for bed.

I would suggest, whether you decide to go with prescriptions or with natural remedies, you keep your doctor informed and keep your appointments.

Answer 7

Your talking about my past symptoms. I started taking enzymes and the headaches went away. Then I took acidophilus and golden seal with the enzymes. Now the reflux is gone too. A good colon cleanse will help get things moving.

Answer 8

A lot of times your health problems can start with your teeth. Go to the dentist and make sure everything is OK. Take out and silver fillings you have and the root canalled teeth. Trust me this will work. After you do this detoxify your body by going to a natural pathic doctor. If you do this you won't even need to take any pills. You should always do what is natural our bodies are not use to man made chemicals.

Answer 9

Melatonin has been shown to offer relief from migraines and cluster headaches. It'll also provide you with a good night of sleep which can help with the old stomach (will be able to handle stresses more effectively).

I'd suggest starting with the 1mg of melatonin first instead of the 3mg to see how you'll tolerate it. If no relief then you can move up your level to what the link below suggests. Better to start low and work you way up in my opinion.

As for the stomach, clove teas have been shown to provide relief from stomach problems. Not only that, but it has a relaxing effect as well. You can just buy the whole cloves (not ground) from the grocery store. Boil about a teaspoon of them in a cup of water and sip on the warm tea. Will make your mouth a bit numb. Catnip is suppose to help with stomach problems, but I haven't used it myself.

Check out the link for more information on melatonin and migraines as well as cloves for stomach infirmities.

Answer 10

For acid reflux, drink 1/4 tablespoon of baking soda in 1 cup of warm water.