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| wagglerOP trapper W Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 9,307 Alaska and Washington State | Since most of us on T'man appear to be older timers, many of you probably have acid reflux, I thought I would share my experience. For the past several years I have suffered from this. I had to sleep on my back with head held high on a pillow, even resorted to inclining my bed several degrees, a prescription to Omeprazole, careful not to eat too close to bedtime, ant acids, etc.. Back in early December I went on a low carb diet in order to get back to what I weighed in my 20's (now 66yo); things like eggs for breakfast, a light lunch, and meat and mostly green vegetables for supper. Cut out all breads, potatoes, rice, I cut the IPA's back from 6 a week to about 3. I'm not super "religious" about it, I eat a small amount of corn products like chips and tortillas, and sometimes I'll treat myself to a small amounts of sweets, etc.. I've lost about 18 pounds and have been at my goal for a month or so. I just realized that I haven't had one episode of "heart burn" (acid reflux) since mid December, and without taking any meds whatsoever. "My life is better than your vacation" |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153334 06/11/24 05:04 PM06/11/24 05:04 PM | |
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| Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42,540 Northern Maine | Very nice Nevada bound |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153347 06/11/24 05:26 PM06/11/24 05:26 PM | |
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| loosegoose trapper L Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 4,830 Beatrice, NE | Originally Posted by waggler Why did my doctors never tell me about this? If a doctor told you how to fix health problems with food, then you wouldn't have to pay for a pill the rest of your life. In reality though, the truth is that most doctors receive very little nutrition training in medical school so they really aren't able to give good diet advice, and most people would rather take a pill for the rest of their lives instead of eating right. |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153362 06/11/24 05:38 PM06/11/24 05:38 PM | |
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| midlander trapper M Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,141 midland, michigan | I had the same thing going a few years ago. Lost 15 pounds and no more reflux. Im not convinced it has anything to do with a low carb diet as much as being at an appropriate weight that keeps you from having abdominal fat...which puts pressure on your stomach. Im no doctor, so just my theory.... |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153366 06/11/24 05:41 PM06/11/24 05:41 PM | |
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| Guss trapper G Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 4,020 Wisconsin | I take omeprazole for that and it turned off all the pumps. I had it so bad it was like Roman candles going off inside me. |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153372 06/11/24 05:47 PM06/11/24 05:47 PM | |
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| elsmasho82 trapper Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 2,004 Pennsylvania | Mine improved greatly after getting off the birth control pill. It was a surprising side effect and I mentioned it to my GI doctor and she said that the hormones relax the sphincters in your esophagus that normally keep the acid down. Thus causing more reflux. |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153387 06/11/24 06:05 PM06/11/24 06:05 PM | |
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| M.Magis trapper M Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,716 S.E. Ohio | Originally Posted by waggler Why did my doctors never tell me about this? They most certainly did mention diet. If they didnt, you need to find a new doctor. |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: WI Outdoors] #8153406 06/11/24 06:22 PM06/11/24 06:22 PM | |
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| midlander trapper M Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,141 midland, michigan | Originally Posted by WI Outdoors I read apple cider vinegar routinely will help with reflux too. Don't know for sure. I don't have that issue. It does help, but I cant get that stuff down without gagging. I tried it with apple juice, water, honey, you name it...there is no disguising it for me. |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153415 06/11/24 06:28 PM06/11/24 06:28 PM | |
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| beaverpeeler trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,407 Oregon | Changing your diet probably works because what you were eating before favored a high population of the stomach bacteria responsible for acid reflux (H. pylori). A higher fiber-healthier diet probably favors the right mix of stomach microbes to curb the 'pylori' and thus the acid reflux. Last edited by beaverpeeler; 06/11/24 06:31 PM. My fear of moving stairs is escalating! |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: midlander] #8153432 06/11/24 06:47 PM06/11/24 06:47 PM | |
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| WI Outdoors trapper W Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 1,567 WI | Originally Posted by midlander Originally Posted by WI Outdoors I read apple cider vinegar routinely will help with reflux too. Don't know for sure. I don't have that issue. It does help, but I cant get that stuff down without gagging. I tried it with apple juice, water, honey, you name it...there is no disguising it for me. Put it on your salad. |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153434 06/11/24 06:48 PM06/11/24 06:48 PM | |
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| midlander trapper M Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,141 midland, michigan | I can do white vinegar and oil on salads...good stuff. Not apple |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153474 06/11/24 07:40 PM06/11/24 07:40 PM | |
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| CTRAPS trapper C Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,853 Iowa | I had GERD, or acid reflux, so bad that it felt like my throat was on fire. It's been over 6 years now that I haven't had to take any medications since I stopped drinking any kind of soda. It was tough to kick the habit, but it was worth it. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, waggler. Life Member: ITA, IBA & NRA. Member of SA, MTA, FTA & NTA |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153492 06/11/24 08:02 PM06/11/24 08:02 PM | |
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| danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man" D Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 30,080 williamsburg ks | I have lost a bunch of weight. No more pills for me. Cholesterol pill I believe started all my problems. Was always hungry. Got fat. Developed type 2 diabetes, was on insulin and 3 different blood pressure meds. Low carb diet and everything is good again except cholesterol. That pill was causing bad liver enzymes also. Dr is upset I refuse the statins but I figure its my health and heart disease is still the most Common cause of natural death. In spite of everyone on low fat diets and statins. No more omeprazole either. Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153502 06/11/24 08:13 PM06/11/24 08:13 PM | |
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| Skogmann trapper S Joined: Dec 2022 Posts: 118 ND | Same here. I can eat summer sausage prior to bedtime and it doesn't bother me if I don't eat it on bread, just the meat alone. With bread, I would wake up in the middle of the night full out gagging from reflux. |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153625 06/11/24 10:55 PM06/11/24 10:55 PM | |
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| nate trapper N Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,156 mo. | Food & Drug is as corrupt as CDC, it should be called Drugs for all, back in the day food was the drug. While you're thanking your government, hence,CDC and F&D remember to thank your farm bureau for all our poison food as well. Last edited by nate; 06/11/24 10:56 PM. |
| Re: Fixed my acid reflux[Re: waggler] #8153630 06/11/24 11:02 PM06/11/24 11:02 PM | |
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| K52 trapper K Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,092 SE Kansas | Blimped up to 225 about 4 years ago and had acid reflux bad. I have been on a keto diet since then and now weigh 175-178. Feel like a million bucks, and it's not hard for me to not eat till 1 pm and the last at 6 pm. That works for me and no more reflux. |
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