Re: Acid Reflux and Dry Patches...
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 11 Apr 2000 07:43:08 -0400
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Yes ma'am - I am 26 and suffer the same pains in my ovaries...Sometimes it hurts
pretty darn bad!!
Becky wrote:
> I just found this site today. I am 23 and am in the process of being
> tested for PCOS. I have a lot of questions and anxieties about it. I
> found this thread particularly interesting because I too have suffered
> from acid reflux for about 7 years now. I always thought it was ulcers,
> but my doctor says it is not. I took Prilosec for awhile and found that
> it did help. I also have the problem with weight gain. I have gained
> 40 lbs. in the past 2 years, and I don't eat that much. Plus, I don't
> eat greasy, fatty, or rich foods because they irritate my stomach and
> cause bad heartburn.
> I have another question now. since my periods became irregular, I have
> started experiencing pain in my ovaries. Usually it's just a dull ache,
> but sometimes it's a sharper, or even burning pain. I'm wondering if
> anyone else has experienced this and what might help get rid of it.
>
> At Mon, 10 Apr 2000, Amy wrote:
> >
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> >I don't know if they have actually been linked, but I have read many discussing
> >how they have it...As do I..
> >
> >Rhea wrote:
> >
> >> I am new to this group.Iam so glad I found this Forum.I too have pcos as
> >> well and acid reflux. They only drug that I ind helps is Prilosec.I
> >> have suffered for 6 years with it. I am very curious to hear if there
> >> is a realtionship between it and PCOS. I look forward to more feedback.
> >> Thanks
> >> Rhea
> >>
> >> At Fri, 7 Apr 2000, Kim wrote:
> >> >
> >> >Just a thought on the reflux aspect. I also have this problem and was
> >> >given rx strength pepsid. But after starting a low-carb diet last May,
> >> >my problem has been completely eliminated. Also other GI problems have
> >> >virtually disappeared as well, ie. gas. I feel that eating a diet high
> >> >in carbs may have caused all of the trouble. This of course goes
> >> >against my GI docs opinion. Try Low-carb to see if it helps!
> >> >
> >> >Kim M.
> >> >At Fri, 7 Apr 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>I was diagnosed with acid reflux 6 or more years ago and I had no idea
> >> >>that it could be related to PCOS (if it is). Prior to being diagnosed I
> >> >>would get pain so bad that I couldn't sleep and until I got rid my
> >> >>stomach contents (only worked by throwing up) I didn't feel better. I
> >> >>eventually got a script for Propulsid, which worked good. I only have
> >> >>problems occasionally now and I also noticed it is worsened by stress and
> >> >>certain foods. I know onions make it really bad. I also discussed it
> >> >>with a friend of mine and we decided, as far as onions and garlic (and
> >> >>maybe other items) that we had the most problems if they were dried, re
> >> >>hydrated, not in natural form. I believe there are various items your
> >> >>doctor could suggest: foods to limit like caffeine, fried food, acidic
> >> >>foods, etc. as well as not eating late, putting something underneath the
> >> >>top of your mattress to elevate it 2 or 3 inches (if possible). I agree
> >> >>with those who suggested that it be taken care of, especially since it
> >> >>can also cause problems with your vocal cords/area.
> >> >>Laura :)
> >> >>
> >> >>On Wed, 5 Apr 2000 18:33:46 -0500 akvan@carolina.rr.com (Kelly) writes:
> >> >>> At Wed, 5 Apr 2000, Avalos, wrote:
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> >I have had the nasty acid reflux since early 1997... It has been
> >> >>> painful and
> >> >>> >quite embarrassing, especially at work. A few months ago my GP
> >> >>> prescribed
> >> >>> >Prilosec... While it does not address the problem from the PCOS
> >> >>> angle, it
> >> >>> >works!
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >>> >From: Amy Crowe [mailto:amy.crowe@trism.com]
> >> >>> >Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 2:10 PM
> >> >>> >To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS
> >> >>> >Subject: Re: Acid Reflux and Dry Patches...
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> >Oh My Goodness!!!! I have the most horrible heartburn for the
> >> >>> past
> >> >>> >year...I have
> >> >>> >been diagnosed a year ago, but I have gained about 70 lbs in the
> >> >>> last year
> >> >>> >also......I have horrible heartburn at any time of the day or
> >> >>> >night...Sometimes
> >> >>> >even just when I bend over and stand backup!
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> >Randi wrote:
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> >> Has anyone experienced acid reflux? When I have it, it wakes me
> >> >>> up in
> >> >>> >> the middle of the night...to the point where I am choking and
> >> >>> feel as
> >> >>> >> though I am going to die from lack of air. The only relief I
> >> >>> have found
> >> >>> >> is gulping milk...it goes away right after...nothing else has
> >> >>> worked. I
> >> >>> >> get it a few nights in a row...then nothing for a couple of
> >> >>> months. I
> >> >>> >> don't eat any spicy foods either.
> >> >>> >>
> >> >>> >> I also experienced dry patches on my fingers...patches that
> >> >>> didn't go
> >> >>> >> away for 18-24 months...I wore 4-7 bandaids each day...sometimes
> >> >>> they
> >> >>> >> bleed, crack, etc. Since I've been on the pill, it has
> >> >>> stopped...does
> >> >>> >> anyone know why? I thought it was b/c I washed my hands so
> >> >>> much...
> >> >>> >>
> >> >>> >> Again...I have to say, I am so thankful to have found this
> >> >>> site!!!! I
> >> >>> >> feel like I've made a ton of friends already.
> >> >>> >>
> >> >>> >> --
> >> >>> >> Randi
> >> >>> >>
> >> >>>
> >> >>> --
> >> >>> I was diagnosed with Acid Reflux as well. I have been able to
> >> >>> successful manage through diet. Basically cut out juice and acid
> >> >>> drinks, soft drinks, excess chocolate and aspirin. Don't eat 3-4
> >> >>> hours before laying down.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> I took some over the counter pepcid and the combo medicine and diet
> >> >>> has worked. I would encourage you to see a MD and get a full
> >> >>> diangosis and diagnostics, to ensure you don't have a different
> >> >>> diagnosis.
> >> >>>
> >> >>
> >>
> >Rhea wrote:
> >
> >> I am new to this group.Iam so glad I found this Forum.I too have pcos as
> >> well and acid reflux. They only drug that I ind helps is Prilosec.I
> >> have suffered for 6 years with it. I am very curious to hear if there
> >> is a realtionship between it and PCOS. I look forward to more feedback.
> >> Thanks
> >> Rhea
> >>
> >> At Fri, 7 Apr 2000, Kim wrote:
> >> >
> >> >Just a thought on the reflux aspect. I also have this problem and was
> >> >given rx strength pepsid. But after starting a low-carb diet last May,
> >> >my problem has been completely eliminated. Also other GI problems have
> >> >virtually disappeared as well, ie. gas. I feel that eating a diet high
> >> >in carbs may have caused all of the trouble. This of course goes
> >> >against my GI docs opinion. Try Low-carb to see if it helps!
> >> >
> >> >Kim M.
> >> >At Fri, 7 Apr 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>I was diagnosed with acid reflux 6 or more years ago and I had no idea
> >> >>that it could be related to PCOS (if it is). Prior to being diagnosed I
> >> >>would get pain so bad that I couldn't sleep and until I got rid my
> >> >>stomach contents (only worked by throwing up) I didn't feel better. I
> >> >>eventually got a script for Propulsid, which worked good. I only have
> >> >>problems occasionally now and I also noticed it is worsened by stress and
> >> >>certain foods. I know onions make it really bad. I also discussed it
> >> >>with a friend of mine and we decided, as far as onions and garlic (and
> >> >>maybe other items) that we had the most problems if they were dried, re
> >> >>hydrated, not in natural form. I believe there are various items your
> >> >>doctor could suggest: foods to limit like caffeine, fried food, acidic
> >> >>foods, etc. as well as not eating late, putting something underneath the
> >> >>top of your mattress to elevate it 2 or 3 inches (if possible). I agree
> >> >>with those who suggested that it be taken care of, especially since it
> >> >>can also cause problems with your vocal cords/area.
> >> >>Laura :)
> >> >>
> >> >>On Wed, 5 Apr 2000 18:33:46 -0500 akvan@carolina.rr.com (Kelly) writes:
> >> >>> At Wed, 5 Apr 2000, Avalos, wrote:
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> >I have had the nasty acid reflux since early 1997... It has been
> >> >>> painful and
> >> >>> >quite embarrassing, especially at work. A few months ago my GP
> >> >>> prescribed
> >> >>> >Prilosec... While it does not address the problem from the PCOS
> >> >>> angle, it
> >> >>> >works!
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >>> >From: Amy Crowe [mailto:amy.crowe@trism.com]
> >> >>> >Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 2:10 PM
> >> >>> >To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS
> >> >>> >Subject: Re: Acid Reflux and Dry Patches...
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> >Oh My Goodness!!!! I have the most horrible heartburn for the
> >> >>> past
> >> >>> >year...I have
> >> >>> >been diagnosed a year ago, but I have gained about 70 lbs in the
> >> >>> last year
> >> >>> >also......I have horrible heartburn at any time of the day or
> >> >>> >night...Sometimes
> >> >>> >even just when I bend over and stand backup!
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> >Randi wrote:
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> >> Has anyone experienced acid reflux? When I have it, it wakes me
> >> >>> up in
> >> >>> >> the middle of the night...to the point where I am choking and
> >> >>> feel as
> >> >>> >> though I am going to die from lack of air. The only relief I
> >> >>> have found
> >> >>> >> is gulping milk...it goes away right after...nothing else has
> >> >>> worked. I
> >> >>> >> get it a few nights in a row...then nothing for a couple of
> >> >>> months. I
> >> >>> >> don't eat any spicy foods either.
> >> >>> >>
> >> >>> >> I also experienced dry patches on my fingers...patches that
> >> >>> didn't go
> >> >>> >> away for 18-24 months...I wore 4-7 bandaids each day...sometimes
> >> >>> they
> >> >>> >> bleed, crack, etc. Since I've been on the pill, it has
> >> >>> stopped...does
> >> >>> >> anyone know why? I thought it was b/c I washed my hands so
> >> >>> much...
> >> >>> >>
> >> >>> >> Again...I have to say, I am so thankful to have found this
> >> >>> site!!!! I
> >> >>> >> feel like I've made a ton of friends already.
> >> >>> >>
> >> >>> >> --
> >> >>> >> Randi
> >> >>> >>
> >> >>>
> >> >>> --
> >> >>> I was diagnosed with Acid Reflux as well. I have been able to
> >> >>> successful manage through diet. Basically cut out juice and acid
> >> >>> drinks, soft drinks, excess chocolate and aspirin. Don't eat 3-4
> >> >>> hours before laying down.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> I took some over the counter pepcid and the combo medicine and diet
> >> >>> has worked. I would encourage you to see a MD and get a full
> >> >>> diangosis and diagnostics, to ensure you don't have a different
> >> >>> diagnosis.
> >> >>>
> >> >>
> >>
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