Wondering what people on here do for their problems with things like your stomach burning so bad that it feels like a knife being jabbed all the way through to your back, in other words, inflamed stomach or gastritis. Not to mention my other issues. Inflammation in my entire back, swelling on the back of my neck above my spine. Sinuses I can deal and live with, not the other. You name it, it bothers me. So tired of this.
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No, I did not venture in RO's thread about the balls and the face.
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I think we need to whine and provide a comprehensive list of our mental and/or physical problems.How about a thread called SoWacko on SoWal?:funn:
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How about a thread called SoWacko on SoWal?:funn:
uh huh. more like what I would need for sure!!! SoMental
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I have the same problem. It's GERD. You need an EGD to check for a hiatal hernia and polyps. You could have stomach or esophageal cancer. Until then just Google and look for a GERD diet. No chocolate, alcohol, mints/gum, caffeinated beverages, oils/fatty foods, carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, spicy food, or tomatoes. Sleep on a wedge pillow, preferably on your left side. Don't lie down for at least two hours after a meal. Basically you can't eat at a Mexican or Italian restaurant any more if you want to live.
Your doc will probably prescribe Protonix, Nexium, or something like that.
It's not very fun. I'm not gonna lie -- I break the rules a lot because I'm a foodie.
Oh, and the Versed they give you when you have the EGD is the world's best drug, IMO. One of my best friends and neighbors is an anesthesiologist. She laughed when I asked her if she could give me a dose of Versed every Friday and Saturday night -- no calories and it doesn't give you the munchies. It just makes you love everyone and feel happy. She says they've had a lot of success with that drug.
Beachrunner, I am avoiding the things you mentioned. And am on Protonix. I have had mild flareups of this in the past that last several weeks but do clear up. I am making sure I eat nothing fried, only grilled and eat bland foods for now. Am feeling a lot better.
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