GERD w/ various symptoms?
My mother has had GERD for the longest time. She has been prescribe Priolosec currently which is doing absolutly nothing for her. Her doctor told her to take 2 capsules a day instead of one and if it doesnt work she can try Nexium. In the past, she has taken Nexium, which is said works for her. But now, her symptoms are worse. She has stomach pains all day, sometimes she gets the chills, and really has no appetite for the food she eats. I know she is very fustrated b/c she doesnt enjoy her food anymore, and she is in pain all day long. What can she do? Are there any receipes or cookbooks specifically for ppl w/ GERD?
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I know the feeling, I used to be on Nexium but am no longer because it was doing damage rather than helping. Here is some foods that can help and also some foods that you can add to your diet to allow others that you should not have, but can in moderation.
I am not a doctor, so either way you will want to talk to them, but this is what I have to say as a long time sufferer of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.)!
Three part answer information, what not to do, and what to do!
INFORMATION!!!!!!
I have a very severe case of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.). I have had to go to the hospital for some of the heartburn that I have had because the pain can become overwhelming or your breathing can be effected. It can be caused by Smoking, Drinking Beverages with caffeine (My case), Drinking Beverages with Alcohol, or can be Hereditary
The good thing about G.E.R.D. is that it can be a temporary thing and can be cured. It is never a permit thing even if you end up with it for the rest of your life it has the ability to be cured.
G.E.R.D. is caused by too much acid being created in your stomach. This can lead to or cause ulcers, esophagus damage, heartburn and/or damage in the mouth.
WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!!!!
In most cases, stress is a factor to the reflux if you watch what you eat and reduce some of the stress it will help. If you watch what you eat for about a week you should find relief, if you do not then that is when you definitely what to listen to the doctor. Things to watch for are as follows:
Fatty Foods
Citrus Foods
Foods That Contain Grease
Fried Foods
Chocolate (including any Coco)
Caffeine
Smoking
Alcohol
Tomato Based Products
Lactose
WHAT TO DO!!!!
The two foods that I recommend is Black strap Molasses and Raw honey. The apple is better for night time reflux while these will work for just about all of it. What you will do is take about a tsp. of whatever one you chose. Molasses being the better because of strength and nutrition, but must be use to the taste. What the substance will do is stick to the sides of the esophagus and do two things, one is heal and the other is protect.
On the healing end, both substances have a healing property in them, and as they sit on the walls of the esophagus they will heal it. This is also helpful if you have a sore throat in the morning from refluxing.
On the protection end, both substances are high in sugar and when acid that is refluxed comes up to that the sugar will neutralize it and it will not longer be a problem at that point.
I would also look to putting Cinnamon and Ginger in you diet, they have been know to help with digestion and will help you reduce the amount of acid needed to brake down food, therefore causing you to reflux less.
Have her checked for H. Pylori. It can be done with a blood test and can be treated with medications. She may have an ulcer and so the Prilosec is limited in how much it can help.
here is a good site that can help with alot of your questions..
http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45