Acid/heartburn

[dragon]

well getting a second endoscopy to see if i have celiac diesese september 22nd i get quite a lot of bloating after food and heartburn/acid type symptoms can anyone recommend something to relive the symptoms bearing in mind lansoprozole,ranitdine have stopped working ages ago also rennies and charcoal tablets offer little relief

[burdee]

well getting a second endoscopy to see if i have celiac diesese september 22nd i get quite a lot of bloating after food and heartburn/acid type symptoms can anyone recommend something to relive the symptoms bearing in mind lansoprozole,ranitdine have stopped working ages ago also rennies and charcoal tablets offer little relief

Food allergies (esp. gluten and casein intolerances) can cause reflux, because the gastrointestinal system is not digesting those foods. However, heartburn is rarely caused by too much stomach acid. Instead reflux is often caused by inappropriate opening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Foods like chocolate, coffee, peppermint or spearmint, sugar, alcohol and onions, as well as your specific food allergens can weaken the LES. So it opens and allows the food and/or stomach acid to enter the esophagus. Also certain drugs like nicotine (from cigarettes), bronchodilators, NSAIDS, valium, demerol and calcium channel blockers can relax the LES. Other foods like tomatoes, citrus fruits, and carbonated drinks can irritate an already irritated esophagus.

If you took acid blocking drugs for several years, you may have depleted, rather than excess, stomach acid. Insufficient stomach acid can also allow the LES to open inappropriately during digestion. So you will experience acid burn from even small amounts of stomach acid, which are can irritate the esophagus. So rather than take more acid blocking drugs, there are natural ways to prevent reflux:

Avoid foods that relax the LES and/or irritate the esophagus when they reflux.

Eat smaller meals.

Minimize activities like bending or heavy lifting, which can increase intraabdominal pressure anc cause reflux.

Don't wear tight waistbands, esp. after meals.

Limit food intake during hours before bedtime.

Elevate the head of your bed so that you don't reflux during sleep.

[dragon]

Food allergies (esp. gluten and casein intolerances) can cause reflux, because the gastrointestinal system is not digesting those foods. However, heartburn is rarely caused by too much stomach acid. Instead reflux is often caused by inappropriate opening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Foods like chocolate, coffee, peppermint or spearmint, sugar, alcohol and onions, as well as your specific food allergens can weaken the LES. So it opens and allows the food and/or stomach acid to enter the esophagus. Also certain drugs like nicotine (from cigarettes), bronchodilators, NSAIDS, valium, demerol and calcium channel blockers can relax the LES. Other foods like tomatoes, citrus fruits, and carbonated drinks can irritate an already irritated esophagus.

If you took acid blocking drugs for several years, you may have depleted, rather than excess, stomach acid. Insufficient stomach acid can also allow the LES to open inappropriately during digestion. So you will experience acid burn from even small amounts of stomach acid, which are can irritate the esophagus. So rather than take more acid blocking drugs, there are natural ways to prevent reflux:

Avoid foods that relax the LES and/or irritate the esophagus when they reflux.

Eat smaller meals.

Minimize activities like bending or heavy lifting, which can increase intraabdominal pressure anc cause reflux.

Don't wear tight waistbands, esp. after meals.

Limit food intake during hours before bedtime.

Elevate the head of your bed so that you don't reflux during sleep.

thanks for that i guess i have to give up the coffee , cigarettes etc the heavy lifting and bending i am stuck with i am a plumber but i will cut back on the caffeine and bin the cigs

[ravenwoodglass]

Have you tried Pepto Bismal liquid? For me it works fast and I usually only need one dose. If you end up taking it frequently during your challenge, or while you still eating gluten before your test, do be aware that it can make the stool very dark.

[dragon]

Have you tried Pepto Bismal liquid? For me it works fast and I usually only need one dose. If you end up taking it frequently during your challenge, or while you still eating gluten before your test, do be aware that it can make the stool very dark.

i havent tried pepto bismol yet but i think i saw it in the chemist the other day is it in a pink bottle? is it better than gaviscon that said if your in the usa i am not sure if gaviscon is as popular

[ravenwoodglass]

i havent tried pepto bismol yet but i think i saw it in the chemist the other day is it in a pink bottle? is it better than gaviscon that said if your in the usa i am not sure if gaviscon is as popular

Yes it is the pink liquid. I have heard of gaviscon but never used it.

[dragon]

Yes it is the pink liquid. I have heard of gaviscon but never used it.

thanks both of you for your input,i will get some pepto bismol and give it a go,i have tried everything else so worth a shot

[Looking for answers]

Whether you have Celiac Disease or not, keep trying things with your diet until you find relief. Sometimes I go through severe reflex and stomach pain. I had an episode of it about three months ago and had a bunch of allergy tests ran. Turned out I am allergic to eggs, so I cut them out. It didn't help that much. I was still forced to take black licorice root (very good stomach tamer, BTW) and mastic gum for relief, but I was in agony - I had to sleep upright and everything for about a month. Finally, I started journaling everything and realized that psyllium husks that I added to my smoothie was the culprit. After one week of not eating them everything cleared up and I have a stomach of steel again (praise the Lord!).

I guess what I'm saying is don't loose sight in finding the cause. Doctors will load you on meds and never find the answer, which may be under your nose. I ate psyllium husks for years and then I came back from vacation and couldn't tolerate them any longer.

Besides Black Licorice Root and Mastic Gum, I also found drinking aloe vera juice was helpful. Also, have you been tested for h-pylori? I had a biopsy done for it (they were already in there scoping for celiac disease) and it was negative. Turned out that I do have it...it was later found in a stool sample. Just an FYI, that can be tricky to diagnose but will cause major gut issues.