Guest guest Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 > > After about a six week 'healing' break for severe GI inflammation, > I'm on rounds again, this time adding ALA again with DMSA. > > After just two doses, it's obvious ALA was the problem. Any other > supplements and foods that could possibly have contributed were > eliminated weeks ago and everything had healed nicely. I almost > never have reflux problems with anything else, but ALA comes back > up, burning. Sorry you are having this. I didn't get reflux or burning, but had terrible nausea from ALA. What dose are you using? How often? > Is the problem an empty stomach? If ALA irritates stomach, > intestinal and esophagus linings that much and that quickly, does it > mean I have excess stomach acid? I've always assumed I had low > stomach acid, but it's been much less evident as time passes with > chelation. Very unlikely you have excess stomach acid if you do not have this problem except when you take ALA. It may help to take it with food. You may also want to try taking something alkaline with it, like cal or mag. > Is DMSA's affect on the immune system (increased yeast, etc.) part > of the problem? In other words, if I could chelate with ALA alone, > would this resolve? I doubt it. > What is recommended so that I can continue chelating with ALA? If > taking it with food is necessary, what works best with a GFCF diet? > With night doses? Any kind of food may help - you may only need a bite or two of something - you will have to see what works. Cal or mag with it may help. -- > Thanks, > Joanne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hi. I know what you mean with the acid reflux sensation and ALA. sometimes i wake up during a round feeling like i've got a hole burning through my chest and throat. i can say that for myself, 100% of the time it dissipates quickly if i go to the kitchen and eat a sufficient amount of food. bananas usually work, or something bready (though i never eat otherwise). water sometimes helps, but when it doesnt, i've always been able to deaden the pain with food. like the other poster said, sometimes it's only a bite or two, other times more. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hi, Drinking lots of fluids (alkalised water), and/or using an alkaliser in it eg. Alkamax works for me or even just bicarb of soda (away from meals of course). In particular, it works for night dosings when you don't want to drink too much (and need to pee 1/2 an hour later!!). I found reflux got worse if I had fatty food at the night meal. na > > After about a six week 'healing' break for severe GI inflammation, > I'm on rounds again, this time adding ALA again with DMSA. > > After just two doses, it's obvious ALA was the problem. Any other > supplements and foods that could possibly have contributed were > eliminated weeks ago and everything had healed nicely. I almost > never have reflux problems with anything else, but ALA comes back > up, burning. > > Is the problem an empty stomach? If ALA irritates stomach, > intestinal and esophagus linings that much and that quickly, does it > mean I have excess stomach acid? I've always assumed I had low > stomach acid, but it's been much less evident as time passes with > chelation. > > Is DMSA's affect on the immune system (increased yeast, etc.) part > of the problem? In other words, if I could chelate with ALA alone, > would this resolve? > > What is recommended so that I can continue chelating with ALA? If > taking it with food is necessary, what works best with a GFCF diet? > With night doses? > > Thanks, > Joanne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 I appreciate the responses on this issue. By taking a bite or two of a muffin (having baking soda) after doses, I'm doing better and fairly certain it's warding off inflammation. The only problem is during the night -- I fall right back to sleep with bits of food in my teeth, and that's worrisome for the " Queen of Cavities " . I don't want any more!!! I've got SF-YF-GF-WF-DF muffin making down to a science, but continue to be concerned I'll need more fillings down the road. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 > > I appreciate the responses on this issue. By taking a bite or two of > a muffin (having baking soda) after doses, I'm doing better and fairly > certain it's warding off inflammation. > > The only problem is during the night -- I fall right back to sleep > with bits of food in my teeth, and that's worrisome for the " Queen of > Cavities " . I don't want any more!!! I've got SF-YF-GF-WF-DF muffin > making down to a science, but continue to be concerned I'll need more > fillings down the road. > > Joanne > Maybe a spoonful of coconut oil or almond butter would help to wash it down, without being hard on the teeth. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 You could also try eating a decent bit of food before you go to bed. That buys me a good 8 hours at least of burn free time! or, make a healthy, thick and rich smoothie and have it ready beforehand in the fridge. drink as needed and then chase with water so you can swish out your mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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