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Re: Acid Reflux and Dry Patches...
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Fri, 7 Apr 2000 00:55:02 -0400
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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