Fri, May-28-04, 01:15
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Plan: 000
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Progress: 86%
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I've had acid reflux problems for years which goes well beyond occasional heartburn, but a few tips that might help anyway. If your biggest problem is at night, avoid eating anything 2-3 hours before you lay down. High fat foods late at night will difinately make it worse. I like alot of hot spices but have to be real careful about those in the evening. Try and elevate your head with lots of pillows if nighttime is a problem.
I take prescription Nexium, but there are several over the counter meds now that will help. I take prescription Zantac at night which is available over the counter in lower doses. For mild cases you could always take Tums, but I'm not sure of the carb count-I know there is a sugar free version but don't know what it is sweetened with.
If it bothers you lots, don't ignore it. It can do a real number on your esophogus over time. If I happen to forget to take my Nexium in the morning, I KNOW it within just a few hours which is true no matter what diet I'm on. I think it is totally unrelated to low carb for me-I can blame genetics knowing how many others in my family have the same problem regardless of weight or diet.
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