Posted on 12/26/2006 8:10:16 PM PST by freespirited
There are lots of alternatives to those drugs if people would do the research.....DGL, clean FISH OIL high in Omega 3's.....and on and on....
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(actually I prefer prescription Aciphex, but I hate going to the doctor, so when it runs out I go back to what I can get OTC)
Isn't most serious acid reflux a reaction to other prescription drugs?
Organic apple cider vinegar worked for me.
I cannot imagine licorce helping my stomach problems but perhaps I'll try some. The ranitidine I take is not a proton pump inhibitor but has me curious as I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 42 and had been on Zantac for a couple of years. Fosamax increased my bone density to above fracture level.
Your probably need Vitamin D....for the osteo.....and you can get that along with your Omega 3's in fish oil, if you take Carlson's Lemon flavored Fish oil (NOPE - don't sell for them....and I'm NOT a doc.....just done lots of research - and at age 55 have the bone density of a 25 year old.)
I would NOT doubt it.
When do you take the vinegar. With meals or after the onset of symptoms? How much do you drink?
I would sure like to get off of daily Prilosec.
I don't know about most, but I had nasty acid reflux and wasn't on any Rx meds. Omeprezole does such a good job of keeping it down I don't even bother with the daily dose--if I take it whenever I feel I might have about, and at least twice a week it keeps it in check.
I guess I've got to start taking calcium pills, esp. during Orthodox fasts when I don't get milk or cheese.
Vinegar would make me take more Gaviscon.
P.S....forgot to say....and I've ALWAYS hated milk.
"Plop, plop
Fizz, fizz
Oh what an unlucky break it is!"
My wife had severe acid reflux. Slept on an incline which helped a little.
Finally had a laparoscopy operation.
The surgeon wraps a muscle (I think)around the esophagus to reduce the size.
Cured, period.
Have you tried every other day? That works perfect for me.
It is recommended to take an ounce (or scant tablespoon) before meals or at onset of symptoms. Be sure that it is organic and non-pasteurized.
You will be surprised with the results. It works fairly immediately.
I do not know why it works. I have heard that lots of prescription drugs (and common processed foods) devastate the digestive enzymes that occur naturally in your digestive tract. Somehow the acid in the vinegar tricks your reflexes and at the same time builds up the enzymes. Over time the enzymes build up and you can cut back on the vinegar.
Hope it helps.
I don't know what a "scant tablespoon" is, since I don't cook, but I assume that it is less than a tablespoonful. Anyway, an ounce is 30 milliliters (roughly) and a tablespoonful is 15 milliliters. I think your equivalence may be wrong.
Thanks for posting... I've been on daily doses of Nexium for about 5 years and Prevacid prior to that following successful esophagastrectomy surgery over 13 years ago. I'll bring this issue up with my gastro-enterologist at my next appointment. Nexium has worked great but you always suspect there has to be some repercussions -- but it's tough to imagine daily life without it with my rebuilt digestive and plumbing system. Thanks again for sharing. Another fine service by the FREEP!
I saw this, too, and was curious since I take Protonix. I see they did this study in England, where people don't get enough sunlight to help their bodies process calcium. I've been looking around, and cannot find a link to this study. I'd like to read it myself, rather than just rely on the MSM for a McNews version of it.
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