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First-testosterone mc, I had a low grade temp and a whole day of alot of diarhea
(diarrhea). My docter told me that I had the rota virus. Then I still wasn't getting better, and he said that it was probably just the end of it. I have still had a low grade temp for one month now. I do not have diarhea
(diarrhea) at all, it was only that one day. I don't think I had the rota virus at all. I have really bad pains in my abdominials and alot in my back as well. I have alot of
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Little tummys bit comes out each time, and I really have to
strainStrains to get it out. I feel worse when I stand up also. I feel very dizzy and very nauseas and I really don't want to it because it makes me sick and I have really bad headaches. I do not know what is wrong. Can you please help me!!
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Even if you DON'T have "gastric reflux", try these tips, and see if they help! I apologize ahead of time for the lengthiness of these tips:
GER=Gastro-Esophageal Reflux. (Gastro=stomach. Esophagus=food tube.)
LPR= Laryngeal-Pharyngeal Reflux. (Larynx=voice box, containing the 2 vocal cords. Pharynx=throat, above the larynx. The larynx is above the trachea/windpipe.)
Reflux=acidic or alkaline stomach material that backs up into the esophagus (food tube), causing any of these problems: VCD attacks, cough, voice problems, asthma, globus (feeling of lump in throat), constant need to clear throat, worsening of sinus condition, sore throat, pre-cancerous conditions of throat &/or esophagus, etc.
SOME GER/LPR CONTROL THINGS WE DO, that we learned from the excellent book: STOMACH AILMENTS AND DIGESTIVE DISTURBANCES, by Michael T. Murray, N.D. See page 9, References, in my website: http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com and, also see GER/LPR info on page 5, and on LINKS page.
PLEASE READ THIS GREAT BOOK. It can be bought on-line, from Michael T. Murray’s website.
Some of the following we learned from people &/or other books, &/or other good websites about voice, GER, etc.
(1) DGL (De-Glycyrrhizinated Licorice) is one of our main methods of controlling the GER/LPR. We use Enzymatic Therapy brand, shortly before meals. The DGL does not cause high blood pressure, and does not cause fluid retention/edema, because the bad (steroidal) part of whole/crude licorice has been removed, leaving the DGL.
The DGL tablet(s) must be chewed, to mix with saliva, to be effective. If it is too dry, one could mash/crush it and mix with a little water, and then chew it up. Chew tablet(s) for a minute or so, to thoroughly mix with saliva, shortly before EVERY meal, and if necessary, between meals (Read label directions).
The DGL seems to not only promote healing of throat, esophagus and stomach, but also seems to help prevent OUR reflux.(resulting in no more globus/lump in throat sensation, no more constant throat clearing, excess mucous, excess phlegm, no more NIGHT-TIME VCD attacks, no more laryngitis, etc. for us)
We like the taste of the DGL CHEWABLE tablets, but for those who hate the taste, try the chocolate flavored kind, without any mint. (Mint—in all forms, can cause gastric reflux episodes. AVOID MINT!!).
(2) We use Thayers brand of SLIPPERY ELM Throat Lozenges when we feel the need. (Soothing, coating, healing, nourishing). Slippery Elm (inner bark from a tree) also comes in teabag form, or in bulk, etc. as an herbal supplement.
(3) We drink the occasional small glass of CARROT JUICE (organic, fresh) which soothes, coats, heals the digestive tract, is nourishing, and stimulates the immune system, with beta-carotene, soothing and coating PECTIN (a type of fiber), and other good nutrients. (Carrot soup, cooked carrots are also good. Beta-carotene is heat resistant.) (Beta-carotene later is turned into Vitamin A inside us). Don’t overdo. If your skin turns orange, cut back on the carrot juice. Avoid beta-carotene pills—too potent.
(4) We tried elevating the head of the bed a few inches, by putting 6 inch to 8 inch blocks under the head end of the bed. This creates a slant (tilt), where one’s head is 6 to 8 inches higher than the feet. This helps some people, but not all people. (Check with a pediatric Gastro-enterologist, about raising the head end of a bed of a child, or a crib of an infant). Also, see (16) about a special GERD PILLOW, for adults.
(5) We try NOT TO BEND OVER too often, and we try to AVOID STRAINING (Valsalva maneuver). We AVOID LIFTING HEAVY objects. (No weight lifting!) (at least until after no more reflux symptoms for 3 months).
(a) If CONSTIPATION is causing any straining, see Ref.15,18,23,24,25 on page 9 for ideas about gently treating constipation, including eating whole grains, not white (de-natured ones), etc. For us, exercise, increased water intake, acidophilus/bifidus, digestive enzymes, avoiding junk food, improved diet, chewing slowly (takes will power!), eating when not under stress or angry, etc., all are helpful.
(6) NO MORE TIGHT pants, belt, corset,--AVOID TIGHT CLOTHING etc.
(7) We try to not eat too much junk food. Some people avoid acidic food, while others need to eat acidic food, if their stomach is not producing any (or enough) acid. (It is good to avoid acid, if one has an ulcer.) These gastric reflux tips methods often can help to heal ulcers. Some people need betaine hydrochloride supplements, which becomes HCl/hydrochloric acid, or, some use vinegar (acetic acid) in salads, or mixed with water, while others need to avoid eating excess acid. Each person is unique. We avoid all artificial sweeteners. Anyone with diabetes might want to look at the excellent book Reversing Diabetes, by Dr. Julian Whittaker, M.D..
Diet soda pop contains the harmful artificial sweetener Aspartame (Equal/Nutrasweet), which can cause WEIGHT GAIN, HEADACHES, UPSET STOMACH, BLURRED VISION, BLINDNESS, TWITCHING, SEIZURES, BRAIN TUMORS, HYPERACTIVITY, MOOD SWINGS, ETC., and soda pop often has strong acids, plus other harmful artificial ingredients. Plain water, gentle herb teas, certain fruit juices, brown rice-milk, etc. are healthier substitutes for soda pops.
We try to avoid all artificial ingredients, including fake fats (like Olean, Olestra, etc.), because these can destroy the digestive system, and prevent absorption of vital nutrients, such as fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) from foods. These fake fats also prevent digestion and absorption of needed fats & oils, used to repair myelin nerve cell sheaths (made of fatty material, mostly cholesterol). Hormones are also made of mostly cholesterol.
(8) We try to drink more water, to prevent chronic dehydration. We like hard (nicely mineralized) well or spring water.
We do not drink distilled water (soft water, no minerals), because it can leach minerals out of our bones, possibly contributing to osteoporosis. (See Ref.18,23, on page 9.) We avoid water softeners (chemicals) because they can be toxic, and because good minerals help keep us healthy. People with KIDNEY PROBLEMS &/or GLAUCOMA, etc. should ask their docs how much water is safe to drink, since too much water can be dangerous for them! (But, dehydration can cause problems also.)
(9) We use ACIDOPHILUS/BIFIDUS ( edible beneficial bacteria which keep bad YEASTS away, such as Candida Albicans, formerly called Monilia). ACIDOPHILUS/BIFIDUS also can eat or control some bad bacteria, and some viruses. The acidophilus/bifidus are also called PRO-BIOTICS and are beneficial intestinal flora (mainly for the large intestine). We keep the jars refrigerated, but not too cold. (See Ref.14,15,23,24,25, on page 9).
Acidophilus/bifidus can re-populate the large intestine, with good bacteria, after antibiotics &/or steroids, etc. have killed off these good bacteria! Some of us have to continue eating the acidophilus/bifidus (daily, or from time to time), but the results seem worth the effort to us.
Yogurt and buttermilk contain similar beneficial bacteria, but are milk products, so see (11) below about milk products.
(10) We use DIGESTIVE ENZYMES. My husband likes Acid-Ease by Prevail, which contains Slippery Elm (inner bark), Marshmallow Root, Gamma-Oryzanol (from Rice Bran Oil), and the plant enzymes Amylase (digests starch), Lipase II (digests fat), and Cellulase I (digests cellulose from plant cell walls). The Acid-Ease does not contain Protease, which can be very irritating to ulcer/GER folks.
The Acid-Ease is NOT an acid blocker. It is not an antacid. It soothes, coats, nourishes, and promotes healing. Its enzymes help with leaky gut syndrome.
I use Total Enzymes (which does have Protease, a protein digesting enzyme) by Nutri-West, a company that sells only to health practitioners (Chiropracters, Physicians, and others). One could ask their physician to order, at cost, for them, by having physician call 1-307-358-5066.
Digestive enzymes are NOT FOR EVERYBODY.
(11) My husband has found that AVOIDING MILK PRODUCTS helps him feel less congested, with less mucous in throat. Milk and milk products can cause gastric reflux episodes. Brown-Rice Milk (look for gluten-free) can substitute for milk (but not for babies!).
Gluten is in wheat, rye, oats, barley, & buckwheat. Read labels to avoid hidden gluten, in some soy sauces, gravies, grain alcohols, beer (barley malt), etc. People with Celiac Disease need to avoid all foods containing gluten. BROWN RICE (organic) is gluten-free. Corn is gluten free, but is very allergenic (allergy causing), so avoid corn. Avoid millet, because there is disagreement about whether millet is safe or not, for Celiac patients.
MILK MAY CAUSE MORE ACID to be produced, IN THE STOMACH.
I occasionally eat milk products, like yogurt, cheese, whipped cream, or my ACIDOPHILUS/BIFIDUS, which is mixed with goat milk powder. So, at these times, I take LACTASE ENZYMES, to digest (break down into easily absorbed small molecules) the milk-sugar called LACTOSE. Many people (due to heredity &/or disease) have Lactose intolerance, where one’s small intestine does not secrete the lactase enzyme. Result is that the milk-sugar (lactose) travels further down the small intestine than it should. Then, bad bacteria eat the lactose, giving off lots of gas (a by-product of the digestion of bad bacteria), and this causes folks to get bloated, gassy, have diarrhea, and cramping. I use Lactaid” brand lactase enzymes, and it works for me. Ordering direct from them can save money.
(12) Using the above methods has almost completely freed my husband of needing to use Tums, and seems to be nicely controlling his and my GER/LPR. We have never used acid blockers.
ACID BLOCKERS CAN HAVE DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS: Some examples are:
Acid must be present in the stomach, in order for the stomach to make a substance called Intrinsic Factor. Intrinsic factor must be present with Vitamin B 12, in the duodenum (first part of the small intestine), for absorption of Vitamin B 12 to happen.
Acid blockers therefore prevent absorption of Vitamin B 12. Malabsorption (lack of absorption) of Vitamin B 12, causes NERVE DAMAGE (pain, numbness, pins & needles sensation, etc.) in the peripheral nerves (outside the brain & spinal cord). This is called PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY. For details about this problem, see the Peripheral Neuropathy forum at http://www.braintalk.org
If Vitamin B 12 continues to NOT be absorbed, eventually there can be NERVE DAMAGE to the Central nervous system (brain & spinal cord).
ALSO, the minerals calcium, iron, zinc, other minerals, and important trace minerals, etc. cannot be properly absorbed, when there is no acid in the stomach (due to acid blockers, etc.).
AND, protein does not get properly digested (broken down--eventually into amino acids), in the stomach, when there is no acid in the stomach.
Doctors and pharmacists can advise about tapering down (weaning) schedules (when and if safe) for the acid blockers. Some acid blockers, when stopped too quickly, can cause rebound acid secretion in the stomach, resulting in excess hydrochloric acid secretion.
ALSO, SOME FORMS OF REFLUX ARE NOT ACID REFLUX, but are ALKALINE REFLUX, (bile is alkaline). Besides refluxed stomach acid (HCl/hydrochloric acid), Pepsin (an acidic proteolytic/protein digesting, enzyme) & bile (alkaline) can irritate & damage: the esophagus, throat, vocal cords, & lungs.
(13) Do not drink ICY COLD DRINKS, and AVOID VERY HOT DRINKS. Use room temperature drinks, or slightly cool, or warm, but not ultra-hot. Extremely cold or hot liquids can irritate the stomach, which is bad for ulcers &/or gastric reflux.
(14) Ask physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, etc. if they know any safe adjustments that might lessen GER/LPR, if you wish.
(15) Read (by Dr. James A. Koufman) PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET ON REFLUX by Center for Voice Disorders of Wake Forest University. Here’s a link: http://www.bgsm.edu/voice/pt_info.html Dr. Koufman was a pioneer in showing the connection between stomach reflux (can be acid reflux OR alkaline reflux) and breathing problems!
(16) Some have found a special (large) GERD pillow helpful for preventing GERD episodes while sleeping and while lying down. Here is a link to the Prop up pillow website: http://www.propuppillow.com
(17) Using the above methods, in addition to the SINUS SURVIVAL tips, has helped us to prevent VCD attacks, in us.
(18) Please check with your doctor, in advance, to be sure that it is OK for you to try these tips, in your particular case. Also, please get monitored by your doctor, to be sure that no more damage to the throat, esophagus, stomach, vocal cords, lungs, etc. is happening, from possible SILENT gastric reflux.
Pregnant or nursing ladies should check with their doctors, before trying any of these tips.
Avoid any herbs, foods, etc. that you may be allergic to.
Check with your doctor and pharmacist, to be sure that there would be no harmful interactions between any of your medications, diet that you may be on, and any herbs, foods, etc. mentioned in these tips.
Check with your doctor, to be sure that these tips would not interact badly with any medical condition you may have.
These tips help my husband and me (adults). Some of these tips may be OK for children, and others may not be OK for children. Check with your doctor! Babies with gastric reflux need DIFFERENT treatments, not these tips (except for raising the head end of the crib, if your doctor says it is OK to do this, etc.). Check with your doctor!
GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND TO EVERYONE!
Sincerely, Concerned lady
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
The DGL label (Enzymatic Therapy brand) states that DGL does NOT cause blood pressure to rise. This is because the steroidal part of original licorice was removed, to make DGL (De-glycyrrhizinated licorice). I think that the doc just didn't do his homework, and so he is thinking about plain licorice, which DOES cause blood pressure to rise. DGL is plain licorice MINUS the bad part.
I'm glad the DGL chewable tablets are helping you! Try all the tips (if medically OK for you). If I were you, I would ask your doc & pharmacist for a tapering (slow weaning) schedule, to help you GET OFF THE PRILOSEC as soon as safely possible!! (before you get nerve damage from it!!--peripheral neuropathy)
I guess I should ask you what PILL you were referring to? Was it the Prilosec, or birth control pills, or WHAT???
I didn't invent these tips. I learned them from others who had good luck with them, with themselves & with their patients.
To Needabreak--
Don't overdo on the aloe vera. It's healing, but can cause diarrhea in some folks. I hope my other email to you was helpful!
To both Feelbetter and Needabreak,
I hope you will keep in touch with eachother, to compare notes, and give eachother support! Share what works for you, here, to help others! :-)
Sincerely, Concerned lady
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
Good for you for taking some control back, over your own body and life! There usually ARE choices of treatments for most conditions!!!
I urge you to also look for an alternative method of treating endometriosis (THERE ARE OTHER NATURAL METHODS!), other than "The Pill", because there are so many bad side effects of "The Pill", such as strokes, cancer, etc.
I hope you will continue to have good results, and I hope you'll try ALL the gastric reflux tips! I'm very glad you're off the acid blocker(Prilosec)! :-)
Why don't you help teach your doc that there ARE other medically sound ways to fight gastric reflux, other than acid blockers! Will your doc listen to your experiences? Or, if it's not in his or her medical book, will your doc reject learning new things?
There are good alternative books at bookstores, healthfood stores, etc. that can give you ideas about natural treatments for endometriosis. Check some of the books I list on page 9 (reference page) of my website, http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
Thanks for planning to share what helps you, to conquer (or control) the gastric reflux, AND, when you succeed, the endometriosis!
Sincerely, Concerned lady
figure out what exactly wrong with me. I have a lot of gas
and stomach pain and some time feel very tired.
I want to try the DGL. Please tell me where I can buy them
and what brand name I choose.
thanks.
Extreme heartburn with 1/2 a piece of white toast, Can't gain weight with the diet I am on for this past 7 months. Thankful for Choice. I use many diabetics diets due to my heart and it helps keep the blood sugar regulated.
Miss protein, meals, Tortilla chips work as a saltine cracker effect if out and have extreme hunger, pain.Wonder if too much consumption of water?
HAve you had any tests on your saliva or urine for output ?
Look at holistic books at health food stores, and at bookstores, to find natural treatments for endometriosis. I don't know of any specific good websites, but you may find some, if you type in "holistic treatments for endometriosis" into the address bar of several search engines, like http://www.google.com etc.
If I were you, I'd try to get off the dangerous birth control pills as soon as you safely can. Find out how you can safely get off these synthetic hormones.
Have you seen a good Endocrinologist, to look for connections between the monthly cycle and the endometriosis?
You may need a 2nd and 3rd opinion (M.D.'s) to help you find the cause of your rectal bleeding. This needs to be CORRECTLY diagnosed!
Good luck! I hope you get better fast! I hope you'll try ALL the gastric reflux tips listed above, and do get tested from time to time, to make sure that you don't have any "silent" GERD, later on.
Sincerely, Concerned lady
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To Cheng:
We use "Enzymatic Therapy" brand of CHEWABLE "DGL" tablets (De-Glycyrrhizinated Licorice). We buy these at a good health food store.
I urge you to find a better doctor, who can help you find out exactly what your diagnosis is! Do you think you might have an ulcer? Pain should not be ignored. Find out what is causing the pain!!! YOU MAY NEED AN EXPERT GASTRO-INTESTINAL SPECIALIST DOCTOR!--to help you find out what you have that needs to be treated.
Once you have an accurate diagnosis, you will have CHOICES of treatments. (including maybe natural treatments!!)
Please also read all the GASTRIC REFLUX TIPS, above here in this topic. These "tips" also help ulcers.
Do you maybe have CELIAC DISEASE? Ask your doctor about this, too.
Good luck to you.
I also recommend finding a good acupuncturist.
Good luck to you!
Sincerely, Concerned lady