Re: Hydrocortisone and acid reflux

[Guest guest]

I had acid reflux issues for the last few years. I was always told a had a

hiatus hernia. About 7 years ago I had H pylori and it took three different

sessions of triple therapy over 2 years to get rid of it because it kept coming

back. After that I had acid reflux issues quite often and started using proton

pump inhibitors until I discovered that ED meds didn't work when I was on them.

I was in a catch 22 situation. I resolved to find a way to get off the PPIs.

The first thing I did was eliminate a lot of fat in my diet that attracted acid.

I steamed large quantities of vegetables like carrots and beets, put them in the

fridge and ate them whenever I was hungry. I ate small amount of meat with it to

make sure I got enough protein. The next thing was not to eat 3 hours before

bedtime.

I was part way there but it still wasn't enough.

I started reading about Turmeric and how it is a traditional medicine for

digestive issues. There are East Indian food stores around here and I can buy

Turmeric for 2 dollars a pound. I started putting it in 000 size capsules and

took 8 throughout the day every day. Now I just put a heaping teaspoonful in

milk and drink it twice a day.

My acid reflux started to improve. Not only that, my digestive system in

general started to settle down. After a number of months I stopped the turmeric

and I still don't have any acid reflux although I am still careful about fat

quantities and eating before bed.

I can't believe this has worked and I still don't believe its gone forever but

it certainly has been gone for the past month and I haven't taken any Turmeric

all that time. If it comes back I will use turmeric again. Anything to stay

off those evil PPI's.

I don't know if this would work for everyone but it is sure helped me.

It is very inexpensive, easy to do and very low risk.

BTW Turmeric is also a general anti-inflammatory although I thing you would need

to take a tablespoon a day over a long time to get that effect. There is also a

supplement (Curcumin) I haven't tried it.

>

> Hey Group,

>

> I am currently suffering from chronic acid reflux (GERD) and the HC I'm

> taking makes it worse. I tried Betain HCL, but it made the symptoms worse

> as well (however, I was also starting HC at the time, so I can't say

> definitively if it was the GERD or Betain that exacerbated my symptoms).

> So, I wondering if anyone has a remedy for this?

>

>

> Thanks,

>

>

> --

> Mike

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I only had acid reflux when my thyroid was too low. Are you able to raise that?

>

> Hey Group,

>

> I am currently suffering from chronic acid reflux (GERD) and the HC I'm

> taking makes it worse. I tried Betain HCL, but it made the symptoms worse

> as well (however, I was also starting HC at the time, so I can't say

> definitively if it was the GERD or Betain that exacerbated my symptoms).

> So, I wondering if anyone has a remedy for this?

>

>

> Thanks,

>

>

> --

> Mike

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Barb,

Thanks for the reply. I haven't started on my thyroid yet. I have also head

that so maybe that would be the answer. Thanks again.

Mike

On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 7:45 PM, Barb <baba@...> wrote:

>

>

> I only had acid reflux when my thyroid was too low. Are you able to raise

> that?

>

>

>

> >

> > Hey Group,

> >

> > I am currently suffering from chronic acid reflux (GERD) and the HC I'm

> > taking makes it worse. I tried Betain HCL, but it made the symptoms worse

> > as well (however, I was also starting HC at the time, so I can't say

> > definitively if it was the GERD or Betain that exacerbated my symptoms).

> > So, I wondering if anyone has a remedy for this?

> >

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

> > --

> > Mike

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Mike I went on HC and never had this problem but I do know you need to take HC

with food. I take my morning dose 10 mgs without food at 5 am I still wake at

this time and I am retired. I then do my shots and go back to bed so when I

wake I feel better.

I started having Acid Reflux and Heart burn and did all them things no help. I

then told my Dr. I read this can be my Heart they tested it and it was my heart

get checked out.

Co-Moderator

Phil

> From: Rouse <michael.hugh.rouse@...>

> Subject: Hydrocortisone and acid reflux

>

> Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 7:21 PM

> Hey Group,

>

> I am currently suffering from chronic acid reflux (GERD)

> and the HC I'm

> taking makes it worse.  I tried Betain HCL, but it

> made the symptoms worse

> as well (however, I was also starting HC at the time, so I

> can't say

> definitively if it was the GERD or Betain that exacerbated

> my symptoms).

> So, I wondering if anyone has a remedy for this?

>

>

> Thanks,

>

>

> --

> Mike

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Phil,.....how can a heart problem cause acid reflux?

I understand how angina and such could be mistaken for heartburn, but GERD is a

lot different than simple heartburn.

I have struggled with GERD for years, and so far my heart has been fine.

I'm talking about the kind of reflux where you literally burp acid into your

mouth when lying down. Unfortunately I have to take PPI's on and off almost in a

continuous cycle to be able to get any sleep.

[Guest guest]

I had this for a yrs we were thinking it was my Iron pills when nothing worked

we checked my Heart doing a stress test they put me on a treadmill the shot die

in me and took pictures. Not much showed up but they could see I had a problem.

So we did a 24 bit scan and this show 2 blockages going into my heart and the

3rd. one that was feeding my heard was under developed from birth. My blockages

were 99% blocked Dr.'s did not know how I was living. Later talking to my Heart

Dr. he said it was something to do with the loss of blood fow.

Co-Moderator

Phil

> From: marc200134470 <cfs38@...>

> Subject: Re: Hydrocortisone and acid reflux

>

> Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 12:05 PM

> Phil,.....how can a heart problem

> cause acid reflux?

> I understand how angina and such could be mistaken for

> heartburn, but GERD is a lot different than simple

> heartburn.

>

> I have struggled with GERD for years, and so far my heart

> has been fine.

> I'm talking about the kind of reflux where you literally

> burp acid into your mouth when lying down. Unfortunately I

> have to take PPI's on and off almost in a continuous cycle

> to be able to get any sleep.

>

>

>

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