Hey all,
I know that there are quite a few medical folks out there who might be able to answer me - or anyone for that matter!!

Anyway, I have been taking Prilosec daily for the last 2 years for a terrible heartburn problem. I could always tell if I forgot my morning "purple pill" because by early afternoon I was gulping down yukky heartburn. I thought these pills were a miracle!!

Today, I rushed out of the house, not realizing that I had forgotten to take my morning meds (of course, I took my vitamins and supplements - in a different part of the house). I take a lot of meds for many ailments and this is almost a morning (and evening) ritual.

Well, I still haven't taken the Prilosec today (it's now evening) and don't want to take it to see - I haven't had any heartburn AT ALL!!!!

Could my heartburn be gone because of the LC'ing?? I have totally cut out my favorite thing - tomatoes - because I love them so much. Could my reflux condition have been caused by the acid in the tomatoes? If this is true, one med down, and about 6 to go!!!!

Many people have reported that their acid reflux has disappeared with low-carbing.

When I see that "purple pill" commercial on TV I always want to start screaming "stop eating carbs! Stop taking pills!" It drives me nuts that there are so many antacids and reflux drugs when it could be cleared up by CHANGING YOUR WAY OF EATING! People! Don't become victims!

It was probably never the tomatoes, but the pasta that the tomatoes were on and the bread in the BLT. Try adding them again cautiously. Summer tomatoes are one of my favourite treats!

Karen

Thanks, Karen for your quick reply!

The funny thing is that after I logged off of my computer last night, I settled down to start on The Protein Power Lifeplan. While on the first page of the Introduction, I read the following:



Before this, I was happy with this WOL, but I didn't really think that it was going to work miracles on me. Now, I am so happy that I might not have to use one of my meds anymore that I can't believe it! This really does work!!!