I’ve struggled with acid reflux for years 20+ years. Going from one medicine to the other with mixed results. My pain became so severe, I’ve decided to try a new approach. I’m worried about the long term effects of proton pump inhibitors, like nexium. I have a desire to get off meds. I’ve done a ton of research.
Im currently taking:
Vitamin E
Organic Honey
Manuka Honey
Aloe Vera
Olive oil
Grape seed oil
Grape seed extract
And
Grapefruit seed extract
Im eating smaller more frequent meals.
I’ve cut out soda, reduced sugar and carb intake and eating more fish, nuts, mussels and oysters, and less beef and chicken.
I’ve propped up my mattress. So my head and chest are elevated. And I go to bed hungry, with little left in my stomach. Try to stop eating at least 3 hours before bed.
I’ve also eliminated high acid foods- citrus and tomatoes.
It’s been a week so far so good. I’m only taking 20 mg a day of Nexium now ( I was up to 40mg as prescribed by an doc ) and hope to reduce that to 10 mg soon. I’m not perfect but I feel better and have not had a heart burn flare up yet and the dull pain in my gut is diminishing.
I’m also getting an appoint with a GI doc just to make sure there are no signs of cancer - or anything else - my pain was pretty awful.
I’ll keep this thread updated. If it works I’ll let you know and if I never update this thread again you will know to not follow my advice. Lol
Im currently taking:
Vitamin E
Organic Honey
Manuka Honey
Aloe Vera
Olive oil
Grape seed oil
Grape seed extract
And
Grapefruit seed extract
Im eating smaller more frequent meals.
I’ve cut out soda, reduced sugar and carb intake and eating more fish, nuts, mussels and oysters, and less beef and chicken.
I’ve propped up my mattress. So my head and chest are elevated. And I go to bed hungry, with little left in my stomach. Try to stop eating at least 3 hours before bed.
I’ve also eliminated high acid foods- citrus and tomatoes.
It’s been a week so far so good. I’m only taking 20 mg a day of Nexium now ( I was up to 40mg as prescribed by an doc ) and hope to reduce that to 10 mg soon. I’m not perfect but I feel better and have not had a heart burn flare up yet and the dull pain in my gut is diminishing.
I’m also getting an appoint with a GI doc just to make sure there are no signs of cancer - or anything else - my pain was pretty awful.
I’ll keep this thread updated. If it works I’ll let you know and if I never update this thread again you will know to not follow my advice. Lol