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Re: Acid Reflux and Dry Patches...
From: Becky (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 10 Apr 2000 17:54:32 -0500 (CDT)
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..
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>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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