Problems with GERD and not eating...

[MissKristi13]

I have GERD, was just diagnosed a month ago. And the episodes I have are about 2-4 times monthly, but totally put me out of commission. I wanna say up front that I drink beer, approx 10 per day, and it's something I'm working on, but the cause of my GERD from what my DR says is that it's from my lack of eating. I tend to binge eat. My question is, with the symptoms I have of GERD, trouble swallowing, the feeling of needing to throw up, how do I get food into my body when I literally almost can't?! It's driving me crazy. I know I first off need to stop drinking, that's a given, but has anyone else had that problem? I've never been a big eater, but I've always been a big drinker. And I think I'm not hungry because I'm full from the beer. Just looking for some ideas out there to increase my appetite. Thanks! And to all who suffer from this awful crap, I feel your pain. I'm feeling it right now as I'm typing this.

[MissKristi13]

I know that... and in the last 2 years, I've went from drinking a fifth of vodka a day to about 10 beers a day. I've made good progress doing it on my own, and it just ***** that as soon as I think I'm doing good, the repercussions of all my drinking I think finally caught up to me. I'm trying to get off it completely, but everyone knows, quitting an addiction is a process. I gotta be honest when I say that having "GERD" is probably a good thing for me, it will make me stop drinking, which is what I need. But my problem still lies with me not having an appetite. Even if I continue to drink a few beers a day, is there a way I can make myself hungry?!

[FTB4]

First off, You are in a sense pickleing your Liver, My father used to do the same thing, he would go on a drinking binge,and not eat,what happens is your liver being like a filter for your body, gets saturated with alcohol, and it will eventually break down and you will end up with Cirrosis, it is also going to create issues with your kidneys. As far as Gerd is concerned any foods or drinks "Including Alcoholic Beverages" containig carbonation, Caffein, Citric Acid, Tomato's or tomato sauce, Spicy foods, Onion, Garlic, You can look up a list of foods to stay away from, but your just fooling yourself if you don't get off the alcohol, Your habit will kill you   FTB4

[Caryopteris]

Alcohol is a double-edged sword.  It causes people to lose interest in food.  The lack of nutrition is what will doom your liver and kill you.  I think it may help you to have those facts.