Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Interesting that you mentioned this. I just saw my gastro doctor a week ago to get the test results from before Xmas. I did the swallowed sensor/transmitter 48 hr test. The results? I had had reflux 54 times in 48 hours and was only aware of one time! I have what is called " silent reflux " . I'm on new meds (can't remember name right now), and we're hoping this makes a difference in my reflux. I see him again in 6 weeks - don't know if we repeat the test or not. I understand your reluctance to give your young boys powerful meds and do tests, bu they have a VERY serious disease at an early age and it must be aggressively treated. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Acid reflux from stress caused my bronch, Janice. Deglyzzerized (not sure of spelling) licorice tablets (DGL) from natural health stores, slippery elm bark powder, from same source, and eating carefully weaned me of PPI's for all but rare flare ups. Sugar, vinegars, ice cream, anything really sweet of acidic, like wine, sodas, and some juices triggers my GERD. Had trouble recently from too many Christmas goodies as I baked (and ate) during the holidays. The meds that shut off stomach acid completely are not good to take long-term. We need acid to keep bacterias and viruses at bay. Best of luck with your twins. I have adult identical twin daughters. Twins are lots of fun! Kay reflux Hi, I haven't been on here for ages, but have 11 yr old twins with bronchiectasis. We're able to control their bouts of illness better over time, but not always. My son is currently in hospital following a houseful of family colds, coughs, flu symptoms etc that of course gets him worse than the rest of us. He's being dosed up with everything they can think of and I hate it. Some time ago they said he has reflux (did a barium meal as we refused the 24 hr tube down the nose test) and he's on reflux medicine while in. We prefer a more natural medicine way of dealing with this at home(he's never complained of indigestion or acid) and I wondered if any group members have experience of reflux/natural ways to deal with it/any other opinions? Any advice would be very welcome. Thanks, Janice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 hi Janice, I've only had mild reflux, no meds. BUT I make sure I never do anything requiring bending, laying down etc after food or drink. No matter how hungry, I have to do physio first, otherwise I'd regurge & then not be able to digest for hours.... Been like this as long as can remember, just have adapted it into my way of doing things without thinking, since childhood I guess. Some do take meds, but as we're on so many, managing things without is always a bit of a bonus! good luck! joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 >Hi, thanks for the reply posts, i appreciate them. Kay, how do you know when your reflux flares up? What signs should I be looking for in my son? I'll try getting some natural medicines as you described for when he comes out. I think I ned to rethink his diet too. Any guidleines/books you'd recommend? I just can't give him all these pills at 11 yrs old, and have read about the long term harm the anti reflux tablets do. Many thanks again, Janice > > > Acid reflux from stress caused my bronch, Janice. Deglyzzerized (not sure of spelling) licorice tablets (DGL) from natural health stores, slippery elm bark powder, from same source, and eating carefully weaned me of PPI's for all but rare flare ups. Sugar, vinegars, ice cream, anything really sweet of acidic, like wine, sodas, and some juices triggers my GERD. Had trouble recently from too many Christmas goodies as I baked (and ate) during the holidays. > > > > The meds that shut off stomach acid completely are not good to take long-term. We need acid to keep bacterias and viruses at bay. Best of luck with your twins. I have adult identical twin daughters. Twins are lots of fun! > > > > Kay > reflux > >  > > > > > Hi, I haven't been on here for ages, but have 11 yr old twins with bronchiectasis. We're able to control their bouts of illness better over time, but not always. My son is currently in hospital following a houseful of family colds, coughs, flu symptoms etc that of course gets him worse than the rest of us. He's being dosed up with everything they can think of and I hate it. Some time ago they said he has reflux (did a barium meal as we refused the 24 hr tube down the nose test) and he's on reflux medicine while in. We prefer a more natural medicine way of dealing with this at home(he's never complained of indigestion or acid) and I wondered if any group members have experience of reflux/natural ways to deal with it/any other opinions? Any advice would be very welcome. Thanks, Janice > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 hi Janice just really being conscientious about eating before doing ANY activity that requires bending down/forward eg gardening; don't have your lie down after eating/drinking; eat evening meal early, allow up to 4 hours if have meat, heavy meals; be cautious any vigorous activity straight after eating... I know it sounds terribly tedious ... I realised in my teens that if I did any of the above I felt awful, and nothing would digest for hours, so I just automatically adopted to avoid unpleasantness, it seems to have worked. A pain for eg get home hungry, also need to do physio - esp if using " vest " - physio has to come first. Also I developed habit of small meals frequently as needed rather than big meals, and eat early evening. Like Kay mentioned there are some foods/drinks that could trigger, eg I can tolerate red wine well, but not white, or gassy drinks.... all comes down to personal what works best... hope this helps, joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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