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Re: Acid Reflux and Dry Patches...
From: Donna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 8 Apr 2000 12:36:01 -0500 (CDT)
I have serious acid reflux, too! Is it related to PCOS?????
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:
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>>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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Take Heart. . . .
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