Re: Acid Reflux and Dry Patches...
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 10 Apr 2000 10:20:47 -0400
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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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