Bad Acid Reflux

[jck1214]

Hi,

I am 21 years old around 140 pounds and I have had acid reflux for a year now. Its been really bad lately. I get this vomiting feeling in my stomach and it can last awhile. It seemed to go away in the summer but just recently came back and has been really bad. Its hard to go out to dinner because that's all i can of think of and it flares up during dinner. I think its become very mental now.

I am currently on Nexium and it works a little sometimes. I have also tried Tums, Zantac and Gelusil but they don't seem to work.

Its really making me mad sometimes because i like eating.

Is there any natural methods i can take to help my acid reflux?

Thanks.

[perryspad]

Hey ,this may seem to simple but go to the drug store and get you some pepsid ac extra strenght.I works well.I took Nexium ,Previcid ,Zantac, maalox ,you name it ,I took it.Pepsid ac worked for me.Sometimes ,certain meds work for certain people.Give it a try,It may work for you.

[twinsister26]

1. Drink a glass of milk. Even though opinions differ on whether it should be whole or skim milk, this is an accepted and often recommended measure for immediate relief for heartburn and acid reflux.

2. Drink water. The water will dilute the stomach acid and wash down anything that might be planning on defying gravity, so a big glass ort wo of water after your meal might do the trick.

3. Chew almonds. A few almonds, taken in the morning and/or after meals, chewed very well, have been hailed as the new miracle treatment for acid reflux by some people.

4. Chamomile or fennel tea. The soothing effects of chamomile or fennel tea are also known to provide acid reflux relief. The tea should best be sipped, not gulped, and should be of a moderate temperature, not too hot or cold.

5. Eat an apple. Eating an apple after a meal has also been found to alleviate acid reflux. Choose organic apples and chew well.

6. Candied ginger. Chew a piece when you're feeling the acid reflux kick in. You can also put a piece of candied ginger in your tea and let it sit for a bit before drinking it if you don't like eating candied ginger.

7. Apple cider vinegar.  Swallow two to three table spoons undiluted for an acute attack, or dissolve the same amount in warm water to drink to prevent acid reflux from recurring.

8. Papaya enzyme. Available in the form of papaya enzyme pills, this enzyme has helped end acid reflux symptoms for some people.

9. Aloe. Despite its consistency which takes some getting used to, aloe juice also is some acid reflux patients favorite remedy.

10. Chew gum. After your meals, chew sugarless gum for 30 minutes. This stimulates saliva production which in turn like water that you drink dilutes the contents of your stomach and helps wash down anything from your esophagus into your stomach.