Heartburn?!
Question: anyone have home remedys? i usually take a tablet every day for this but when i run out it really hurts so was wondering if there was anything else out there other than milk?
Answers: anyone have home remedys? i usually take a tablet every day for this but when i run out it really hurts so was wondering if there was anything else out there other than milk?
Prevention is the key. Once you have heartburn, dairly products actually are NOT a good idea -- and DEFINITELY not whole milk. The lower the fat, the better.
People with heartburn should avoid or reduce consumption of foods and beverages that contain caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, spearmint, and alcohol. Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee increase acid secretion. All carbonated drinks increase the risk for GERD. Although physicians often advise patients with GERD to cut down on fatty foods, studies are finding no evidence that a low-fat or high-fat meal make any difference in symptom exacerbation. Better studies are needed to confirm this. In any case, as a rule, it is always wise to avoid saturated fats (which are from animal products), and cut down on all fats if one is overweight. Increasing protein may help strengthen muscles in the muscle valve. Patients should choose low-fat or skim dairy products, poultry, or fish, in such cases. Whole grain products rich in selenium may have some protective role against dangerous cells changes in Barrett's esophagus. Patients should have a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, although avoid acidic vegetables and fruits (e.g., oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pineapple, tomatoes).
After meals, take a walk or, at the very least, remain upright. Avoid bedtime snacks. In general, avoid eating for at least two hours prior to bedtime. When going to bed, try lying on the left side rather than on the right. The stomach is located higher than the esophagus when a person sleeps on the right side, which can put pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), increasing the risk for fluid back-up. Sleep in a tilted position to help keep acid in the stomach at night. To do this, raise the bed at an angle using four -to six- inch blocks at the head of the bed and use a wedge-support to elevate the top half of the body. (Extra pillows that only raise the head actually increase the risk for reflux.)
If you smoke, quit. People who are overweight should try to reduce food intake. People with GERD should avoid tight clothing, particularly around the abdomen. If possible, GERD patients should avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or naproxen (Aleve), among others. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a good alternative pain reliever.
If you are drinking tap water, consider switching to bottled spring water or at least installing a purifier. There are some studies that indicate that chlorinated tap water can aggrevate acid reflux.
You might also want your doctor to run some tests if he hasn't already. Have him test for h. pilori. Have you had an upper GI endoscopy to check for ulcers and other issues?
I know you've already said milk, but try drinking full fat milk x
I've got a friend that swears on Baking Soda. It even says it on the box that it can help with heart burns.
try taking a teaspoon full of apple cider vinegar. now it smells and tastes really bad so you may want to hold your nose when doing this. you may also want to take it before the heartburn starts, like if you know that when you eat burgers you are going to get heartburn then take it immediately after.
of course you can wait until you get the heartburn and then take it, that way you will know if it really works, and then in future tke it as recommended above .
you're welcome in advance.
If you are having that much heartburn, it is possibly caused by reflux. Avoid it all together by eating more, smaller meals all through the day, not eating or drinking for at least 2 and preferrably 3 hours before bed, sleep with your head and shoulders propped up a bit. And right after dinner, stand up and take a stroll (not brisk) around the yard for 10 minutes.
I used to have a bad case of reflux/heartburn and took several prescription drugs for it. The above practices have completely eliminated the necessity to take the medicine.
my friend has started apple cider vinegar tablets and says they help better than the prescription antacids the doctor gives her ...
other ways: control your portions (no more than a fist-sized meal in total), give you stomach at least 3 hours to empty before eating again, don't eat mint after a meal, don't eat late, go for a short walk after a meal (especially in the evening), don't lay down or recline right after a meal, keep an eye on the spicey foods and don't overindulge ... try not to over-indulge with anything ... drink lots of water between meals when your stomach is empty and also drink adequately with your meal ...
hope some of this helps :)