Acid reflux. Anyone been able to cure it without a lifetime of Tums?

[GunNfun]

It’s not yummy but, apple cider vinegar every day will help. 1 table spoon per day has worked for many friends.
Ditto to diet change.
This is serious because if severe then it can turn into esophageal cancer.

 

[WallsGa]

1. Go see the doctor. Could be something worse.

2. How’s stress in your life?

3. Elevate the head of your bed on bricks.

4. No food at least 2 hours before bedtime.

5. Lose weight if you can.

6. Cut out: caffeine, citrus, alcohol, chocolate, alcohol, tomatoes, spicy food, alcohol, extra girlfriends, sodas and carbonated beverages. If that doesn’t help it after 2 weeks cut out gluten hard core for 2 weeks. If that doesn’t cure it get scoped and take scrip Prilosec and Pepcid for the rest of your life.

 

[TheGman]

Get a referral to a Gastrointerologist , have an endoscopy to be sure that you dont have further issues. I have to have one annually.
Avoid tobacco, spicy foods, peppermint, alcohol (my downfall), as has been said wait after eating to lay down.
Grab some gas x or gaviscon as pressure in your belly or lower can push acid upwards.

It sucks, I have had an ulcerated esophagus , you want to avoid this or worse.

 

[Robogunner]

Kombucha one or 2 times a day. Kevita master brew or GT’s ginger
Charcoal pills when it’s acting up.
Ginger (chewable or liquid)
Diet and exercise (Try to eat something that isn’t tan or brown at every meal)

 

[Click And Boom]

Doctor first. I took medication for 2 years. If I skipped it by a day or so, everything gave me acid reflux. Lost 40 pounds and have not needed any medication in 4 months. I try not eat after 8:00 pm. Pickles and pickle juice may help you. Pereservatives keep the reflux down.

 

[BDR1]

My wife had Laparoscopic esophagofundoplasty surgery for that in 2000.
Basically they take part of the stomach and wrap it around the flap in the esophagus to stop the reflux. Has worked for her.

My wife had the same thing

 

[jett1963]

Stopped drinking booze and bingo....it was gone.

 

[BDR1]

It’s not yummy but, apple cider vinegar every day will help. 1 table spoon per day has worked for many friends.
Ditto to diet change.
This is serious because if severe then it can turn into esophageal cancer.

Lol.. apple cider gives me terrible heartburn

 

[Plinker66]

I have learned to avoid grease, lactose, and spicy food.

 

[Nonliberal]

Stop alcohol and NO food 3 hrs prior to bedtime.

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