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TVFactFan · 12-20-2005, 02:55 PM

"ACID REFLUX" It's driving me crazy, can' watch TV, surf the web, talk on the phone, or anything else I like to do. It started in November.

Brad Russ · 12-20-2005, 03:37 PM

Iv'e had acid reflux for a couple years now, so I sympathize with what you're going through. Right now I'm taking Zantac for it, and that's helped me alot. You may want to give that a try.

TVFactFan · 12-20-2005, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

Iv'e had acid reflux for a couple years now, so I sympathize with what you're going through. Right now I'm taking Zantac for it, and that's helped me alot. You may want to give that a try.

yeah maybe my doctor will prescribe that when I go see her in january.

Tuesday Weld · 12-20-2005, 04:49 PM

I think I may have something like acid reflux, or I have esophageal spasms. Anyway, it hurts, whatever it is.

MsOrange · 12-20-2005, 05:06 PM

whenever i have acid reflux..... if i eat apiece of bread, it seems to help, i dunno why

TVFactFan · 12-20-2005, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

whenever i have acid reflux..... if i eat apiece of bread, it seems to help, i dunno why

Oh I thought that was the worst thing. Well I found out that I can no longer eat Nachos and Salsa, because I over did it.

Janice · 12-20-2005, 05:16 PM

My husband suffered for years with acid reflux. He was swigging Maalox constantly, and had a roll of Tums in every pocket of his clothes, in his car, etc. It was so bad one night, that we thought he was having a heart attack and called an ambulance.

That was four years ago, his doctor told him he had acid reflux. He now takes prescription Prevacid every day, and it's worked like a miracle.

The only time it acts up now is when he has tomato sauce. He's Italian and loves the stuff, so that's a couple of times a week. Pizza can trigger it too, and spicy food. Still, it's never as bad as it was before he started taking Prevacid.

TVFactFan · 12-20-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

My husband suffered for years with acid reflux. He was swigging Maalox constantly, and had a roll of Tums in every pocket of his clothes, in his car, etc. It was so bad one night, that we thought he was having a heart attack and called an ambulance.

That was four years ago, his doctor told him he had acid reflux. He now takes prescription Prevacid every day, and it's worked like a miracle.

The only time it acts up now is when he has tomato sauce. He's Italian and loves the stuff, so that's a couple of times a week. Pizza can trigger it too, and spicy food. Still, it's never as bad as it was before he started taking Prevacid.

yeah it sucks because I can no longer eat the stuff I love

Pizza
salsa
Ice cream
Nachos

Janice · 12-20-2005, 05:44 PM

I think you can buy Zantac over the counter. You have to take something Solomon.

If you're going to buy anything liquid, get Gaviscon. It's twice the price of Maalox and the others, but it really does the trick.

Hollow · 12-20-2005, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

whenever i have acid reflux..... if i eat apiece of bread, it seems to help, i dunno why

should have told ashlee.

dawsongirl · 12-20-2005, 05:57 PM

Nexium...the Healing Purple Pill.

Anyway, OTC drugs to try:
Zantac
Prilosec (though it takes 2 weeks to get full effect)
Axid (good drug...2 OTC pills = 1 prescription pill)
Gaviscon (good too because of the foaming action it uses to neutralize the acid)

Try sleeping sitting up a little. 3 or 4 pillows does the trick. That way the acid won't come up into your esophogus as easily.

dawsongirl · 12-20-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

He now takes prescription Prevacid every day, and it's worked like a miracle.

I was on that for awhile when my doctor thought my anxiety was IBS. Expensive! But good. No side effects and very gentle.

Courtnee · 12-20-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

should have told ashlee.

Brieannas21 · 12-21-2005, 12:52 AM

I suffer from it, mine started 2 yrs ago when I was pregnant with my first and it never went away. It would act up when I would eat anything or nothing at all. So I started to take Pepcid and that works for me.

Chelsea · 12-21-2005, 12:58 AM

I got a decent case of it a couple years ago, but it went away.

12-20-2005, 02:55 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,119	Is anyone else experiencing this or have experienced this very very annoying thing? "ACID REFLUX" It's driving me crazy, can' watch TV, surf the web, talk on the phone, or anything else I like to do. It started in November.

12-20-2005, 03:37 PM	#2
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Iv'e had acid reflux for a couple years now, so I sympathize with what you're going through. Right now I'm taking Zantac for it, and that's helped me alot. You may want to give that a try.
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12-20-2005, 04:49 PM	#4
Tuesday Weld I missed you all. hugs Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,285	I think I may have something like acid reflux, or I have esophageal spasms. Anyway, it hurts, whatever it is.
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12-21-2005, 12:58 AM	#15
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I got a decent case of it a couple years ago, but it went away.
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12-20-2005, 05:06 PM	#5
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12-20-2005, 05:16 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	My husband suffered for years with acid reflux. He was swigging Maalox constantly, and had a roll of Tums in every pocket of his clothes, in his car, etc. It was so bad one night, that we thought he was having a heart attack and called an ambulance. That was four years ago, his doctor told him he had acid reflux. He now takes prescription Prevacid every day, and it's worked like a miracle. The only time it acts up now is when he has tomato sauce. He's Italian and loves the stuff, so that's a couple of times a week. Pizza can trigger it too, and spicy food. Still, it's never as bad as it was before he started taking Prevacid.

12-20-2005, 05:44 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think you can buy Zantac over the counter. You have to take something Solomon. If you're going to buy anything liquid, get Gaviscon. It's twice the price of Maalox and the others, but it really does the trick.

12-20-2005, 05:57 PM	#11
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Nexium...the Healing Purple Pill. Anyway, OTC drugs to try: Zantac Prilosec (though it takes 2 weeks to get full effect) Axid (good drug...2 OTC pills = 1 prescription pill) Gaviscon (good too because of the foaming action it uses to neutralize the acid) Try sleeping sitting up a little. 3 or 4 pillows does the trick. That way the acid won't come up into your esophogus as easily.

12-21-2005, 12:52 AM	#14
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I suffer from it, mine started 2 yrs ago when I was pregnant with my first and it never went away. It would act up when I would eat anything or nothing at all. So I started to take Pepcid and that works for me.