Acid Reflux

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Acid Reflux aka GERD is actually quite common for us. I myself have

had a hard time with it....mine is mostly caused by my medications

post transplant. The article tutorial posted was very good. My

gastro gave me a list of foods allowed and Not allowed.. Food NOT

ALLOWED are as follows....iced foods or liquids; carbonated

beverages. Corn, tomatos,cabbage,onions,pickles,rhubard,baked beans:

spiced dishes, coarse cereals, salad oils,salad dressings,

mayonnaise, raw fruits,fresh HOT bread, fried foods, gravies,pork,

veal, pot roasts, stewed or boiled meats, chicken soup, buttermilk,

nuts,candy, p[astries, pie, any food containing bran, cooked cheese

and casseroles. Now, I do eat onions BUT I only eat them

after I saute them then they are fine. I also eat mayo.as oong as

not a lot them I am fine. I save tomatos for my pasta sauce and now

only make it every couple weeks as opposed to weekly. I also use

olive oil a lot. I also make my own chicken soup..now I no longer

make my own broth as that can be too fatty but buy the boxed organic

chicken broth and use roasted chicken and fresh veggys.and sometimes

I add a bit of angel hair. BTW the cold foods and beverages cause

them esophagus to spasm.hence brings up acid. ANOTHER TIP..when

you go to bed at night.sleep on your LEFT side.the acid can not rise

up because of the way your tummy is aligned with your esophagus. He

showed me a model and I was amazed and he is right! So.folks you

really don't need to raise the top of your bed as long as you can

sleep on your left side. Hope this helps some of you.I know it has

me. I also take Carafate as I do take so many meds and I do need to

protect my throat as I also have bad Sjogrens. Joanne