Pain, Depression, and Reflux

Leroy Said:

Is prevacid safe? Any experience with acid reflux and pregnancy?

We Answered:

There are a few things that you can take that can help with your heartburn, that are natural. I take fennel seed, which you can find at a nutritional place, like GNC, but GNC doesn't carry it anymore. I also use Papaya Enzymes. Not only does it help break down the proteins that you've eaten, it also helps with acid reflux, which I get a lot. The fennel seed is extremely effective at lowering the acids in your stomach. Check out the link below to see what else your doctor may be ok with you taking, while pregnant.

Elmer Said:

Does the drug Aciphex for acid reflux cause fast heart rate?

We Answered:

im 15 and take 20 mg of aciphex and it has no negative effect on me

Shelly Said:

whats the best acid reflux you can buy in walgreens or any local drug store, ?

We Answered:

Well.... I dont know why you would want to buy acid reflux..
If you mean acid reflux relief medication, then i'd suggest either pepcid or Malox, the chewables.

Pauline Said:

How do you reduce acid reflux naturally?

We Answered:

Let me address the natural cure that you were interested in. I tried this, on advice from a homeopath, and it works.

Potato juice (raw), put it in a blender, add a little water, then strain. You can add honey, it is bland. A juicer works well too.

Or

Cabbage juice is equally helpful in helping the body produce a protective coating to your stomach. Put it in a blender and strain, no need to add extra water. It is bland, almost no taste.

The third thing you can do is train the valve to stay closed. I got this from a doctor. First thing in the morning, drink 8 oz water on an empty stomach. Then raise up on your toes and set back down on your heels quickly, to make the stomach drop. Do this 11 times. It forces the valve at the neck of the esophagus closed. To see this work, fill a balloon with water and hold it by the neck, bounce it. Same principal.

Everyone had great ideas on foods to avoid, they are all true. But I could not live my life avoiding all the things I loved.

Just a final note: Stress reduces the body's ability to make that protective coating in the stomach. Relaxation helps the body get back in balance again. Try a massage if you can afford one.

Good luck!

Tyler Said:

What is the best OTC drug for acid reflux?

We Answered:

Acid reflux is a pain in the ***. Along with taking medication, it's really important to watch what you eat. Stay way from caffeine, red sauce, chocolate, acidity foods, even smoking can make it worse. I personally like Prilosec because it lasts for a full 24 hours. With Zantac, I could feel when 12 hours were up. I never had any side effects.

Lawrence Said:

Do acid reflux drugs like prilosex nexium protonix even pepcid cause you to not digest food?

We Answered:

no. The half life of these drugs is about 1-1.5 hours, and they don't inactivate every proton pump, and more are synthesized by the parietal cells in your stomach. They just do what they say, reduce acid.