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How to get rid of Acid Reflux Disease GERD?


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I am not a doctor, so either way you will want to talk to them, but this is what I have to say as a long time sufferer of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.)!

Three part answer: information, what not to do, and what to do!

INFORMATION!!!!!!
I have a very severe case of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.). I have had to go to the hospital for some of the heartburn that I have had because the pain can become overwhelming or your breathing can be effected. It can be caused by Smoking, Drinking Beverages with caffeine (My case with hereditary), Drinking Beverages with Alcohol, Stress, Anxiety or can be Hereditary

The good thing about G.E.R.D. is that it can be a temporary thing and can be cured. It is never a permit thing even if you end up with it for the rest of your life it has the ability to be cured.

G.E.R.D. is caused by too much acid being created in your stomach. This can lead to or cause ulcers, esophagus damage, heartburn and/or damage in the mouth. . Other symptoms that can be found in a few cases are dizziness, tingling in limbs, numbness of Limbs, Chest/Back pain focused on the left side (in most cases), and shortness/difficulty breathing.

WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!!!!
In most cases, stress is a factor to the reflux if you watch what you eat and reduce some of the stress it will help. If you watch what you eat for about a week you should find relief, if you do not then that is when you definitely what to listen to the doctor. Things to watch for are as follows:

Fatty Foods
Citrus Foods
Foods That Contain Grease
Fried Foods
Chocolate (including any Coco)
Caffeine
Smoking
Alcohol
Tomato Based Products
Lactose
Roughage (Berries and Nuts)
Onions

WHAT TO DO!!!!
The two foods that I recommend is Black strap Molasses and Raw honey. The apple is better for night time reflux while these will work for just about all of it. What you will do is take about a tsp. of whatever one you chose. Molasses being the better because of strength and nutrition, but must be use to the taste. What the substance will do is stick to the sides of the esophagus and do two things, one is heal and the other is protect.
On the healing end, both substances have a healing property in them, and as they sit on the walls of the esophagus they will heal it. This is also helpful if you have a sore throat in the morning from refluxing.
On the protection end, both substances are high in sugar and when acid that is refluxed comes up to that the sugar will neutralize it and it will not longer be a problem at that point.

I would also look to putting Cinnamon and Ginger in you diet, they have been know to help with digestion and will help you reduce the amount of acid needed to brake down food, therefore causing you to reflux less.

You don't get rid of it but you can manage it. Here are some basic things to do:
1.Mostly with meds such as Protonix, Nexium, etc. there are over the counter strenghts of these med. Also generic or store brands that are just as effective for less money.
2. Also it helps to elevate the head of your bed a few inches when you sleep at night your stomach contents tend to come up.
3. Don't eat within 3 hours of going to bed or lying down.
4. Avoid caffene, carbonated drinks, chocolate, alchool. These substances increase your stomach acid secretions.
For extreme cases, surgery can be done but it is only after all basic methods have been exhausted.
Good Luck

First off if this is a reoccurring event, as evidence by posting the question, you should see your physician because you could be misdiagnosing yourself. For instance, some people mistake cardiovascular symptoms as GERD. If this is a long standing issue it may also be beneficial for the physician to perform some tests i.e. endoscopy to determine the existence/extent of any damage to your esophagus.

For GERD treatment:
1.) Lifestyle changes-exercise, lose weight if appropriate and avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine, spicy/acid foods. Don't eat 2 hours before going to bed.
2.) Over-the-counter options-Gaviscon is better than traditional antacids for GERD, or Prilosec OTC
3.) Other prescription medications similar to Prilosec such as Nexium or Protonix which can be prescribed at higher doses.

You can't just get rid of it, but there are medications out there for it.

You can't cure it. I drink peppermint tea by the gallon. It's the most effective thing I've ever tried, including multiple prescriptions.

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