I have Acid Reflux (heartburn) what do I do.?

Question

I have acid reflux i am out of school alot do have any ideas that would help my stomach.

Answer 1

Go to the doctor for an exam first. There are many good medicines to keep acid reflux in check. You might have to try a few to find the correct one. Don't eat or lie down right after a meal. Eat slowly and try not to swallow air while eating. Elevate your head with two pillows or a body wedge.

The usual food culprits are spicy and acetic foods, tomatoes, salsa, pickles, onions, peppers, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, citrus fruits, coffee, colas, carbonated beverages, alcohol, beer, wine. This doesn't mean that you have to eliminate all of those triggers. Stop all spicy foods for one week; each day of the second week, add in one spicy or acetic food and record the outcome. If it does not bother you, add a second spicy food,etc.. Keep a food journal so you know which foods trigger episodes for you. For people with a lactose intolerance dairy can start an episode of acid reflux.

Answer 2

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
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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.

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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 3

After many years with this problem, I've finally realized it's probably acid reflux.
BUT
I can't go to a doctor till I have some kind of insurance, and I can't file for Medicare till this summer.

You sound like you have it a lot worse than I do, and I think the others who suggested you see a doctor were right. It would be better to be checked and get something to deal with it.

Mine was occasional for a long time, but over the last few years I have taken more antacids.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Go to a Doctor and see if he (she) will give you a prescription for Nexium. Depending on your exact symptoms, the doctor may send you to a specialist to do a stomach scope to determine if it is just reflux, or ulcers. If a serious ulcer, surgery may be required, otherwise a prescription is all that will be needed.

I had the stomach scope done about 9 yrs ago, and they found out that I had a "superficial" (minor) ulcer. I was first prescribed with different medicines, but Nexium is a smaller pill, and works much better. The drug can actually heal / cure some symptoms. Note that I would not rely on over the counter drugs.

Answer 6

See your MD as she/he can give you medication. In the meantime you can try the following things:

Limit soft drinks, coffee,tea and alcohol
Do not eat for 3hr before you go to bed
Elevate the head of your bed on six-inch blocks
Avoid spicy food, tomato-based foods, citrus fruits, chocolate and fried foods.
Watch your weight. Being overweight can aggravate reflux.
Don't overeat.
Don't exercise too soon after eating
Stop smoking.
See your Md if you are taking antacids 3 or more times a week.

If you do these things and they do not help, you probably have problems other than heartburn and need to see an MD.

Did I mention you should see your MD?

Answer 7

Take Prilosec OTC as directed (once a day in the am) for 6 weeks. Don't eat anything after dinner or right before you lie down. Cut down on irritating drinks, caffeine and spicy foods. Don't eat large meals. If all that doesn't work, raise the head of your bed so that you're not flat when you sleep. If you don't start getting better, though, see a gastroenterologist. You may have something other than GERD.

Answer 8

Acid reflux needs treatment by a doctor. This is nothing to try to treat yourself. The acid that backs up into your esophagus will eventually cause lesions, and without treatment, these lesions often become cancerous. Please, be safe, and make an appointment with your doctor.

Answer 9

DO YOU EAT ALOT OF THINGS THAT CONTAIN VINEGAR LIKE CONDIMENTS THIS IS WHAT TRIGGERS IT FOR ME WHEN I KNOW IM GOING TO EAT ALOT OF VINEGAR I TAKE A ACID REDUCER I HAVE LEARNED TO CONTROL THE PROBLEM TO WHERE I ONLY HAVE TO TAKE SOMETHING ONCE A WEEK OR SO ALSO WHEN YOU LAY DOWN YOU ONLY MAKE IT WORSE THAT IS WHEN THE ACID CAN GET OUT MORE SO WHEN YOU ARE HAVING THESE PAINS YOU NEED TO SIT UP DO SOME RESEARCH ON LINE ABOUT THIS AND IM SURE YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE THINGS TO DO GOOD LUCK

Answer 10

Avoid acidic foods and drinks, tomatoes, soda, orange juice etc, if you aren't agains trying medication for it, I take prevacid and it really helps. I stopped drinking Coke (which was the biggest cause) and take my meds everyday and I have it pretty well under control. Good luck