Bad Acid Reflux

[vinny614]

I've got a pretty severe case of GERD. Going on almost four months now continuously. Taking 60 milligrams of Kapifex in the morning and 150 milligrams of Zantac in the evening. Even that combination isn't working. Anyone out there had GERD to this degree? If so, what did you do to alleviate it. Thanks for any info.

[selmaS]

U r welcome...and just a FYI- the change in weight whether u gain or lose can affect ur reflux.....and other meds can also add to the issue.....

I hope the changes help and we do have tips listed in the Health Pages
http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/list?cid=236
here on MedHelp, sounds like u r aware of lifestyle and diet modifications........

Good luck on ur next visit to the dr.

"selma"

[vinny614]

Thanks for your thoughts. I'm on plenty of other medications treating heart disease and parkinson's disease. I've been on those meds for years. I have made modifications in both lifestyle and eating. I've lost 27 pounds in the past two months. Exercise regularly. Have about another 30 to lose.

Here's an update. Spoke to my dr this afternoon. She increased Zantac to 300 mgs. per day and also prescribed Carafate to be taken four times daily, two teaspoons per dose, for a total of eight teaspoons. So the regiment is Kapidex (60 mgs. daily), Zantac (300 mgs. daily) and the Carafate. Hope it works. Will speak to her next week about the tests you mentioned. Thanks for your suggestions!

[selmaS]

Hi...may I ask r u on meds for nething else?...under stress?

ANd most important have u made modifications to ur diet and lifestyle which all should be done along with meds in order to help u feel better.

Did u have a PH test done?...checked for H.Pylori?

"selma"