Need Help/Loosing alot of weight due to my acid reflux and not eating enough calories..

NJMOM32
NJMOM32 Posts: 8
edited October 2014 in Food and Nutrition
Hi Everyone,
I have been to the Dr numerous of times with blood work done and all seems fine...I lost alot of weight due to my diabetes but im now off of my medication..However I do have Acid Reflux/Gerd really bad and have a hard time eating...It seems my unintentional weight loss is I am not eating enough calories per day...Im at about 850..with the Refulx im so limited I just don't know what to eat anymore. When I was able to eat whatever I wanted lets just say I couldnt loose the weight now im struggling with gaining some weight...Im now down to 104 lbs

Can anyone help? I went to a nutritionist didnt do much for me since I need help with meals specifically...My next thought would be to see a Dietitian...

Thank You for listening

How can I delete this post?

Replies

  • Unknown
    Unknown
    This content has been removed.
  • CatalinaJoye
    CatalinaJoye Posts: 26 Member
    i was thrilled to be 104 pounds thats actually my goal weight im 5'2 but i understand u have a different problem go see a doc
  • NJMOM32
    NJMOM32 Posts: 8
    Thank You I am trying to find some other boards regarding Reflux and Eating..
  • SonicKrunch
    SonicKrunch Posts: 192 Member
    nutritionists(sorry to any out there) are not as well trained as dieticians. I definitely recommend seeing one. Being simple with your food intake will make things vastly easier. if you find even just 1 day's worth of food that works, eat that each and everyday. Variety is the spice of life they say, unless you have a food condition.
  • NJMOM32
    NJMOM32 Posts: 8
    Catinlina im 4'9 so no its not too thin per say and I'm 46 yrs old. I have been to the Dr and the Gastro, again I guess I will seek other options and message boards..Thank you for your responses.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Are there certain things you can eat?
  • techgal128
    techgal128 Posts: 719 Member
    I have quite a lot of experience with acid reflux unfortunately. I have a hiatal hernia which is the main cause of it. One of the huge triggers for me are cooked tomatoes (sauces are a big one). I think it's the acid that does it. For now, I would avoid anything acidic or spicy. Have you tried Prilosec? You have to keep taking it though or it will stop working.
    I strongly recommend you see your gastroenterologist and see about getting an endoscopy. It sucks, but it might tell you quite a bit. To keep your calories up in the meantime, I would recommend protein drinks (with limited dairy). They aren't too hard to keep down. Also, prop your head up a bit when you sleep to help keep the acid at bay.
  • NJMOM32
    NJMOM32 Posts: 8
    Tech, I cant take PPI's of any kind as I have adverse reactions to them..I have become over sensitive to medication..There are certain things I can eat, my biggest issue is finding enough food throughout the day including lunch which is my worst meal so I can have enough Calories..I just cant seem to eat that much and am running out of ideas on what to eat if that makes sense...I cant even take Zantac anymore as I know get a rash from it..

    At the end of the day I was just hoping someone with these issues could tell me the proper way to eat to so speak so I can try and gain some weight...I have bought 3 different acid reflux books for recipes, of most of them the recipes aren't great and seem to have almost nothing for lunches...

    Thank you for responding
  • geneticsteacher
    geneticsteacher Posts: 623 Member
    My husband has this problem and is scheduled for an endoscopy. In the meantime, bland foods seem easiest for him. Small meals, no tomatoes, onions, anything spicy. You are also supposed to avoid caffeine, carbonated drinks, and coffee. He is OK with most meats, sandwiches, and soups. To deal with the weight loss, he is trying 4 small meals a day and supplementing with a high calorie nutritional drink. We are using the Target brand of Ensure Plus.
  • NJMOM32
    NJMOM32 Posts: 8
    Genetic is your husband having weight loss issues too? I love soup and sandwiches but never know what will trigger and what wont. Love tuna but can't eat it...Soups if has tomato in it its a No No...May I ask what type of soups and Sandwiches does he eat..Believe it or not Coffee isn't a trigger for me...I was going to buy the Glucerna since Im diabetic I cant drink the Ensure..Thank You for your response...Im having an Endoscopy in December..
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    I suggest you start a database of what you eat and how your guts react to it. Be a scientist!
  • NJMOM32
    NJMOM32 Posts: 8
    Sof I think your right, that is a great idea...I journal what I eat and then put down if I have symptoms or not...
  • NK1112
    NK1112 Posts: 781 Member
    Has your doctor tested for for H-Pylori? (Helicobacter pylori) It makes for severe GERD and can cause ulcers as well. It's defeated with a combo medicine that you take for a couple of months, and perhaps have to repeat in a year if it comes back.
  • NJMOM32
    NJMOM32 Posts: 8
    NK Im having an Edoscope done next month I see the Gastro Nov 18th...A few people mentioned this H-Pylori isnt that Cancer? maybe I'm reading too much on the internet..My issue will be I can't take any Reflux Meds of any kind...
  • Kristinemomof3
    Kristinemomof3 Posts: 636 Member
    Have you tried the foodlist in the book Dropping the Acid? It's really been helpful for me. Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure https://www.amazon.com/dp/0982708319/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_TAzuub19HZARY
  • geneticsteacher
    geneticsteacher Posts: 623 Member
    Yes, he lost quite a bit of weight. OK soups are cream of broccoli (most cream soups), chicken soup, vegetable soup without tomatoes, beef soup. Sandwiches - grilled cheese, turkey, ham, beef, chicken salad, egg salad, chicken. Mayo, no mustard, No tomatoes.

    Hope you are following up with a doctor.
  • NK1112
    NK1112 Posts: 781 Member
    stacinewfieldstein wrote: »
    NK Im having an Edoscope done next month I see the Gastro Nov 18th...A few people mentioned this H-Pylori isnt that Cancer? maybe I'm reading too much on the internet..My issue will be I can't take any Reflux Meds of any kind...

    No ... it is not cancer ... although it can eventually lead to that if it is not treated. I had it and it was only found by accident when they were doing an Endoscope and took a culture to biopsy.

    acouple of things that used to give me relief ... you might try ....
    1 ... fresh ginger grated into boiled water and steeped to make a tea.
    2 ... a shot glass of Bitters ... found in the supermarket where the cocktail mixes are sold. This also contains ginger so I think it's the ginger that helped.

    Good Luck
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    I have GERD and I'm on medication for it. I'd be talking to a doctor for sure. There is no reason for you to be losing weight in an unhealthy way because of something treatable.
  • NJMOM32
    NJMOM32 Posts: 8
    Its only treatable TheVir if one can take meds, I can't and I'm only eating about 800 calories a day it seems since I've been tracking it...I Pray this weight loss isn't any sort of cancer, I have blood work done every 4 months since Im type 2 diabetic although my numbers are great so my Dr took me off of my Meds...my blood work is Great all my counts are perfect, have always been while losing so much of this weight...

    Thank You NK I will definitely try the Ginger...I did Try the Mothers Apple Cider Vinegar and it didn't do anything for me...I Hope that we can get this figured out its very frustrating..

Categories