Acid Reflux Alternative
Q: I've read several messages here regarding alternative medicines for
reducing stomach acid for acid reflux disease. Two of these methods
are:
deglycerized licorice
Chines Herbal Formula (wei te ling, saimei An Capsules, Gastropathy
Capsules Weryao)
If you tried either of these techniques, please respond with your
results. I've been taking Rantidine for almost 1 year without much
improvement. I'm one of those with throat pain but no heartburn. I've
tried Prilosec but it bothered my stomach.
If you also suffer from these symptoms and have obtained relief,
can you give me any suggestion about this problem?
A:I had mild reflux.
I pretty well got rid of it by
-eating less
-avoiding any foods that trigger it or eating them less often
-losing a little weight
-not eating too close to retiring for the night
I had a gastro-endoscopy. It revealed I have a lower esophageal
sphincter that isn't working well at all. I have been on Prilosec, but
I would prefer not to have to take this medication for the rest of my
life.
I am currently considering whether to go for surgery (Nissen
funduplication)