Anybody know anything about GERD?

[Craniac3]

My doctor put me on Prilosec shortly after my diagnosis of Hashi's thyroiditis. I was having GERD and didn't even realize it until I was trying to wean off the Prilosec. Now it's worse--not sure if ITs worse, or I notice it more now because I know I have it. Does anyone else have it? Does it ever go away? Any tips on how to stay awake 3-4 hours after dinner when you're hypo?????

[Craniac3]

I'm taking Prilosec OTC every other day for 2 weeks. And the days "off" I'm going to try the ACV thing.

Any info you care to pass on is greatly appreciated. I saw where you posted your web address and I'm about to read it.

Tks!

[ChitChatNine]

How were you weaning from the prilosec .. too fast a wean can actually cause acid rebound affect.

More later ... just got back from 2 day getaway and saw your post .. 2 of my 3 kids have reflux and my sons' was severe for 2.5yrs .. I was moderator on a reflux board for 8 yrs so have seen alot of experiences online.

Cheryl

[Craniac3]

I am so excited!! After reading malawi/Roman's posts, I remembered reading about "acidosis" and alkaline/acidic foods and all the pieces fit!! I am going to the health food store in 2 hours. Thank you everyone!!

[malawi]

A green drink is basically used to detoxify your body although it has many other benefits.It has things like spirulina,chlorella,and wheat,barley and oat grass juices along with beet,carrot.broccoli,spinach and many other healthy ingredients.It comes in powder form and you just put a scoop into water or juice and mix it up and drink it down.The taste is not bad if you put some stevia in with it.I personally use a product called Perfect Food from Garden of Life but there are other good ones including the Barleans brand.After my Rai a nutritionist told me that by doing a green drink once or twice a day it will almost immediately remove any radiation from your body.
Roman

[Craniac3]

What's a green drink? Like green tea?

[Nyxie63]

I've been treated for GERD for about 2-1/2 years now.  Was on Protonix and am now on 20mg of Omeprazole every other day (had to cut dosage to try to increase iron absorbtion due to having low ferritin).  I've tried the organic ACV treatment and it absolutely kills my stomach, although a lot of folks have success with it.  I've had some success taking digestive enzymes before eating.  It hasn't completely cleared up my problem, but it does help, especially since I'm not on a full dose of PPIs.