Gastro Problems

[mitzi2987]

For the past week my Acid Reflux has gotten worse. When I went home a month ago went to the ER with bad left side pain and they did and X-Ray and it showed a big gas pocket in the left side also it showed I was constipated, but I go the bathroon 5-6 times a day. So they gave me some liquid stuff to drink to clean me out. Well I was going #2 and it was green. I was still having problems and the dr said to try miralax. Which I am now taking. Since I have been back I have been having horrible acid reflux it feels like food is stuck in my throat. I have been taking Prilosac for the last few days and Zantac, no relief. My heart was checked a couple months back had 2 EKG's and a stress echo. Everything came back fine, but at times like this morning my heart was racing. Also the middle of my back hurts Is that due to the Acid Reflux. I have been under alot of stress latley my mom passed less then a month ago. I also a a colon/endoscope a few months ago that showed mild stomach irratation and mild acid reflux. Do you know of anything else I can take or do to get this under control. Any input would sure be appreciated. Thank you so much

[pete2360]

You should see your Dr. for that acid reflux and get it under control.  My mom has barretts esophagus and that is no silly thing.  You could be working on esophageal strictures and again that is no laughing matter.  That acid reflux can cause you a world of hurt and a simple daily med can make you feel like you've gotten a while body tune-up it most amazing.  GOOD LUCK

[caca325]

I have a lot of the same problems. The biggest factor is getting your stress under control, which I still cant seem to do. However some of the other things I've done which have shown improvement were elevating my bed and pillows to keep the acid reflux down. Take the prilosec pill just before bed ( I take one every single day) Avoid milk and dairy as much as possible, milk acts almost like a natural irritant especially when you have all that inflammation going on in your belly. I've actually gone on a almost complete celiac diet. Also I have just had a barium exam done, which showed duodenitis its the part of the stomach that connects to the intestine (its completely inflamed ) As for constipation-miralax is your best bet. Stick with that versus anything else...because nothing else is as gentle. When you mention going #2, are your bowel movements always loose or frequently loose? What were you diagnosed with? GERD? Gastritis? Anything along those lines? I have both - if you have more questions...

[highlander719]

you could try raising the head of your bed a couple of inches, or sleeping at a slightly raised level if it is happening at night. i have acid rising into my throat when i sleep, and raising my bed a bit has helped, i also take 20mg of omeprazole (losec) up to twice a day, which also helps. i hope this is helpful.