Acid Reflux

[LageNomAi]

For the past 5 months or so, I've had AR/GERD. I had it during both pregnancies and was hopeful it would be limited to my pregnancies, but it suddenly came on like gangbusters last Autumn and I've been suffering ever since. I tried all the non-medicinal tactics that I used while pregnant, to no avail.

Out of desperation, I started taking OTC Prevacid about three weeks ago and finally got some relief.

I have a doctor's appointment in a few weeks but in the meantime am wondering if anyone has any non-medicinal suggestions. I'm only in my 30s and not terribly excited at the prospect of being medicated for the rest of my life. (Yes, I do recognize there can be serious medical consequences if AR/GERD goes untreated. ).

Thanks!

[chinadoll]

Re: Acid Reflux

I find that my acid reflux disappears on Atkins. WHen I dont have carbs at night I dont have a problem. Maybe shifting some of your carb intake to earlier in the day might help.

[LageNomAi]

Re: Acid Reflux

I find that my acid reflux disappears on Atkins. WHen I dont have carbs at night I dont have a problem. Maybe shifting some of your carb intake to earlier in the day might help.

I can't quite pin down when my AR acts up, but it seems to be more mid-day than anything else. I am still struggling in the evening, but lying down when I go to bed, which aggravates many AR sufferers, doesn't seem to be an issue for me. I'm also gobsmacked that it came on so suddenly. Does your AR ebb and flow? I had never experienced this until my pregnancies.

[JulieB]

Re: Acid Reflux

I had this almost constantly before Atkins, for years (decades ) Like Jill, mine went away when I started Atkins.

Before Atkins, I found that dairy such as milk or yogurt (or ice cream) helped...I can't remember if you are intolerant of dairy? I have heard that dairy can make it worse for some people.

For me, very acidic foods made it worse - tomato soup/sauce, orange juice/oranges were the worst!