Fri, Dec-15-00, 14:11
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Plan: LC, GF
Stats: 241/190/140
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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Hi, and welcome to our forum
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Originally posted by o2bthin
I wonder if when this happens my body is sensing that I am actually consuming food. Could this be causing an unwanted "insulin reaction"?
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I'm sure you are already familiar with the standard rationale behind GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease. Yes, unfortunately the chronic purging will have weakened the sphincter muscle, allowing stomach contents (food, normal stomach acids) to back up into the esophagus. Also, the esophagus itself becomes relaxed (it's basically a muscle too). Another cause for reflux is any kind of pressure on the stomach & abdomen - overeating, pregnancy, bending and lifting, obesity, strenuous exercise after eating ...... Nearly everybody experiences some reflux now and then, for the reasons listed. But, as you know, when the problem is chronic, it's like a vicious circle, making itself worse. The repeated backflow of food and acids from the stomach only make the sphincter and the esophagus weaker. The role of insulin in all this isn't clear. In "Protein Power Lifeplan", the latest edition by the Drs. Eades, they mention the link between insulin, GERD and the benefit of lowcarb diet in several places, but really don't give an explanation as to "why". I suspect it has more to do with excess acid from sugary diet, but I will try to find more info for you.
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I have been on medication in the past that helped (it has since been taken off of the market) and I imagine that I will have to speak to my doctor again, because the condition now seems to be getting worse.
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Good idea. There are newer, more effective meds for this condition, you would be wise to have the problem looked after. Left untreated, the continued reflux could be serious. Some other tips I found are: - eating smaller, more frequent meals
- don't lie down right after eating
- chew your food thoroughly, and don't drink large amounts of liquid with your food (overfills the stomach)
- elevating the head of your bed, or using a wedge-shaped pillow to keep your upper body elevated when you sleep
- avoiding caffeine, nicotine, carbonated drinks, chocolate, greasy food, and peppermint
Following a lowcarb, non-sugary/starchy diet, eating smaller more frequent meals of protein foods, and drinking lots of pure water between meals should help the symptoms, as well as help you lose weight and relieve abdominal pressure. By the way, congratulations on your 15 lb. loss so far! Good for you.
Doreen
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