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Re: Acid Reflux and Dry Patches...
From: Kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 7 Apr 2000 19:34:08 -0500 (CDT)
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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