Holy Heartburn

[superchica879 58]

So I am three months out on the 26th and doing really well except I feel like I'm internally burning almost every minute. I am on two acid blockers a day also I chew about 6-8 tums everyday....I know all that's probably not that great for me but they help with this horrible heartburn. It doesn't matter what I eat or drink...I'm dying ( a tad dramatic I know) but seriously idk what else to do...ugg!

[mokee 588]

Call the dr!!!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Agree ^^^^^ Especially since you are on acid blockers already (PPI). Are you using prilosec? If not, you may want to mention this to your doctor as another PPI to try.

[losingit2013 48]

I'm not really an expert and I'm pre-op, but have you tried chewable papaya tablets? I used to have horrible acid reflux and it really helped me to take it just before meals.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

I am 3 years out and am still on a daily Prevacid extended release. Interestingly, if I follow a true VSG diet of very high Protein and little to no carbs, the heartburn is viscious. The more carbs I eat, the less heartburn, which sucks for my diet! I would very much like to get off the PPI as long term use just INCREASES acid

[Fixerupper 335]

It sounds crazy but try googling acid reflux and magnets.

[ramirelek 59]

Before surgery I have gerd and pyloric so four weeks before surgery I was taking 3000 mg of antibiotocs at day crazy but true. So far I am still taking my 40mg of omeoprazole and that really helps. You should call your doctor maybe he can prescribe you a higher dose. Wish you the best

[superchica879 58]

Thanks all, I am on protonix 30mg twice a day, I started out taking one but the heartburn was so bad I now take two. I'll have to try those papaya tablets. I've looked up

Foods that help acid reflux and things to do...nothing has helped yet. Praying it goes away soon!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

You might also try a green drink like green essence (from Vitamin shoppe). These are really good at clearing up inflammation, heart burn and those kind of things. It does not need to be green essence, but should be a green drink with ingredients that help with alkalizing the cells in the blood (read: increase the PH levels).

Here is a good article:

http://thechalkboardmag.com/expert-advice-ph-miracle-alkalizing-green-juice