Acid Reflux/ Heartburn?

Question

I have a question. I am on protonix for acid reflux disease. I drank a lot of beer this weekend and I have the worst heartburn still from this weekend. I have been taking protonix since the weekend and it still wont get any better. The acid is burning in my throat. Is there anything else I can do?

Answer 1

Hi LoveHeals

Here is a long term action plan and #6 has the quick fix.

Causes of Heartburn
The most common causes of heartburn are overeating, and eating meals that are predominantly acid-forming and abundant in unhealthy fats, spices, and commercially processed foods. Heartburn can also be caused by low levels of hydrochloric acid (HCl), deficiencies in the body’s production of enzymes, poor adrenal and/or spleen function, and/or diminished liver function due to toxicity. Hiatal hernia, stress, or smoking, can cause heartburn, as well.

In addition, food allergies lead to poor digestion which can also contribute to heartburn, as can combining too many different types of foods at the same meal. Heartburn can be brought on by drinking excess fluids during mealtime, eating too fast, or eating in a stressed environment. Heartburn can also be connected to constipation, similar to a backed up septic system. In this case, the body can have a difficult time digesting and processing the food coming in, if the previous meal is not going down and being eliminated properly.




Quick Action Plan for Preventing and Treating Heartburn (Acid Reflux of GERD)
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1. Conventional physicians recommend over-the-counter antacid medications for heartburn. Although these drugs can provide temporary relief, long-term use may be harmful, as they reduce the amount of stomach acids necessary for proper digestion and assimilation of food.

2. Screen for food allergies, which contribute to poor digestion, thus leading to heartburn. Avoid the following: foods you are allergic to, eating too many different types of foods at the same meal, drinking excess fluids during the meal, wolfing down food, or eating under stress.

3. Avoid overeating, do not eat acid forming foods, commercially-processed foods, overly spicy foods, refined sugars and carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats or oils, coffee, chocolate, sodas, excess alcohol, orange and grapefruit juice, tomato products, pasteurized milk or dairy products, and foods containing peppermint and spearmint.

4. Eat an organic whole foods diet, full of organic fresh green vegetables and green vegetable juices, especially freshly-made cucumber juice, which can provide instant relief. Free-range organic meats and poultry, and wild-caught fish are recommended. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day.

5. Avoid overeating and eating meals late in the evening, and allow at least three hours between meals, unless blood sugar problems are an issue.

6. For quick relief from heartburn symptoms, eat apples, raw cucumbers (peeled), brown rice, and walnuts. Try sipping a glass of pure, filtered water with a couple of teaspoons of raw, organic apple cider vinegar, or baking soda, which can quickly neutralize heartburn attacks.

7. Useful herbs for heartburn include agrimony, aloe vera, angelica, fennel, garlic, gentian, goldenseal, licorice root, marshmallow root, parsley, and slippery elm. The tea, or essential oil of cardamom, relieves symptoms for many.

8. Homeopathy remedies that help are Arsenicum album, Nux vomica, and Sulfur.

9. If you smoke, stop, and begin an exercise program as soon as possible.

10. Take digestive enzymes with every meal, along with calcium carbonate, 600 mg in liquid or chewable form every two to three hours until symptoms subside. Take Probiotics such as acidophilus and Bifidobacteria according to directions.

11. Stress reduction techniques such as biofeedback, hypnotherapy, and relaxation exercises, along with meditation, can be highly effective.

Best of health to you

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I have acid reflux ( YES IT IS SPELLED THAT WAY) I had to get a perscription I take Nexium it works great. the drinking is what made it worse.
Acid Reflux Diet
First of all, try to eat small, frequent meals instead of three big meals a day. Small amounts of food each time would exert less workload on the stomach and therefore requires less acid secretion for digestion. Make sure to include foods that are high in complex carbohydrates in each meal. These foods, such as rice, breads and pasta, are able to tie up excess stomach acid and are often easy on the stomach.
Avoid high-fat meals such as those from the fast food chains. High fat foods will remain in the stomach longer, thus causing the need for more stomach acid in order to digest them.
But remember, don't overeat! Eating too much of any foods will stimulate the stomach to secret more acids for digestion.
Avoid or limit alcohol
Maintain upright position during and at least 45 minutes after eating
Try elevating the head of bed six to eight inches when lying down.

Answer 5

yeah the medicine takes a while to kick in. your acid reflux isnt in control yet. i have acid reflux and i'm on prevacid. Stay away from spicy food and citrice. make sure you take your meds daily dont forget dose. maybe you need higher dosage till its under control. get an endoscopy done by your gastroenterologist.

Answer 6

Lovehurts, I too am an ACID REFLUX sufferer and I know the agony that you have been experiencing. I highly recommend that you travel to your local Wal-mart or Costco store where you will be able to purchase RANITIDINE, 75 mg pills (generic for ZANTAC) over the counter at a very cheap price. Ranitidine acts very quickly to stop the production of stomach acid and it works like a charm. It works!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Don't drink so much, or at least try to eat something (preferably not something oily or spicy) to help sop up the beer when it's in your stomach. Beer will aggrevate your problem.

Answer 9

Change medications. Periet works well for me. It's perscription.

Answer 10

do you mean acid REFLEX? Sorry, it was just spelled wrong.