Anyone with Acid Reflux other than me?

SuperSonz

Would like some support/advice on balancing acid reflux nutrition and weight loss nutrition. I manage it much better than when I first had it but at times I slip up. Please help!

kristelpoole

I take Prilosec every morning and if I avoid fried foods and alcohol, that helps. What are you doing currently?

BB2715

Definitly take something for that reflux. I take prilosec, and I avoid high acidic foods or triggers that can make it worse. I make sure I get enough water and watch the sugar. Small meals through out the day seem to help me. I do 5 to 6 meals and log the extra ones under snacks. Dont lay down after you eat, make sure you wait at least 30 minutes. Moderate excersie is a must. Dont overdue it cause that can agrivate it.

sydstar

I take 40 mg of omeprazole every morning which is the generic for prilosec prescription. My pulmonologist has me on it daily to help control my asthma and because I have a hiatal hernia. I have noticed that the more weight I lose, the less acid reflux problems I have been experiencing. That is motivation for me because it is not okay when it affects daily quality of life.

PurpleStarKatz

You are definitely not alone there! I've had it since I was 18. (I'll be 22 next month.)
I take Prevacid, and have noticed what my trigger foods are, that make it worse. Unfortunately for me, I've learned them the hard way. I avoid fast food (Anything fried and greasy is just a no.) and anything with a lot of oil in it. (Like pasta made with an olive oil sauce.) Also tomato sauces, chocolate, and alcohol. (especially tequila.) I mean, I have some of these things occasionally, but only earlier in the day, and only once in a very great while, when I haven't felt sick lately. Any more than that, and it will really start to affect me.

SuperSonz

Thankyou all for your posts! They have been so encouraging and at least I am well reminded I'm not alone. WE NEVER ARE! May we continue to be an encouragements to each other. Feel free to ask me any questions about my Acid Reflux journey too

JoolieW68

I take 40 mg of omeprazole every morning which is the generic for prilosec prescription. My pulmonologist has me on it daily to help control my asthma and because I have a hiatal hernia. I have noticed that the more weight I lose, the less acid reflux problems I have been experiencing. That is motivation for me because it is not okay when it affects daily quality of life.

I could have written this word for word about myself..... same boat!

smor27

I used to use all kinds of things.. scripts, OTC, you name it I use it. it wasn't until I changed my eating habits that I actually got OVER it. I have cut out all soda, dropped the fat intake, and sugar consumption and even stopped taking any meds for this. I was completely system free within about 3 months. During those 3 months I did keep a roll of tums in my pocket but only used it when I absolutely had to. I have been living without this issue for about 5 years now.

SuperSonz

@smor27 WOW!!! Thats very nice!! Keep it up!