[tabitharssll]

Hey I have since feb. been having acid reflux real bad done went to the doctor 4 times and now having burning sensations in my head what do you all think this could be from?
And tingly feeling in legs and left arm.

[ChihuahuaMomma]

You need to see a different doctor, get a second opinion. Acid Reflux is no joke and it needs to be taken care of. My father died at 30 because he had acid reflux that ate away his esophagus and caused cancer.

Take care of this immediately. There are other doctors out there.

[TJ17]

Ask your doctor about Nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg for your acid reflux.

[ChihuahuaMomma]

I use Pepcid and Zantac. I really like both, but they are expensive without a prescription.

[TJ17]

You will need a prescription for Nexium but they can be expensive, about $58 but if your on some sort of benefit you only pay $5.30, but that's in Australia and I see you're in the USA, so I don't know how your medical system works over there.

Most people think Acid Reflux is just heartburn and not worry too much about it but it can do a lot of damage like you said with the esophagus, cause ulcers and it can eat away at your teeth.

So your best bet is to see your Doctor and see what he says because this is one problem you shouldn't ignore... and neither should anyone else.

[emerylynnlove]

My doctors put me on aciphex, it is very expense even with insurance but it is they only thing that has ever worked for me, I had the same problems you are having for years only mine got so bad it started cuasing me to throw up every time I ate and so fourth I would talk to your doctor about gettiing this pill

[N0help4u]

Check with a chiropractor that does a maneuver to fix the flap.
My mother was taking Nexium and then Prilosac for years and her problem was getting way worse. She was to the point she was afraid to eat anything.

I finally talked her into taking probiotics and digestive enzymes and going to a natural alternatives chiropractor and he did the maneuver and she hasn't been having the problem.

[Godsend]

Hi Tabitha,

Solutions for acid reflux involve making lifestyle changes such as avoiding certain foods, losing weight, and stopping smoking and exercising regularly.

Try to eat 4-5 small meals a day instead of 1-2 large, heavy meals. Do not eat just before going to bed and avoid eating in a hurry. Proper chewing is very important.

In acid reflux, the list of what not to eat is much bigger and specific than what to eat. Certain foods and fluids to avoid are:
• Salad vegetables like onions, radishes and cucumber hard to digest.
• Too much liquid, especially just after the meals, dilutes the digestive juices. Hence, liquids in small quantities should be taken before or during the meals only. A glass of wine on the other hand will aid in digestion.
• Peppermint tea, alcohol and coffee relax the esophagus sphincter thereby aiding in spurring of the backward flow of food from the stomach. Alcohol also causes stomach acidity whereas coffee causes irritation. So, it’s a double whammy for people facing acid reflux.
• Pectin in unripe foods makes them hard to digest whereas high fat content in cheese slows down digestion, especially if taken just before going to bed.
• Fats, protein and calcium present in the milk stimulate acid production in the stomach. Normal diet of milk is fine but don’t take it for treating acid reflux, as is advised by some wise people.
• Chocolate, containing fats and caffeine is also a usual suspect.
• Fizzy drinks expand your stomach having the same effect as that of overeating. Avoid them

Avoid the overuse of over-the-counter medications such as antacids, anti-gas or ant-flatulence drugs, oral suspension and H-2 receptor blockers as they may cause side effects such as constipation and diarrhea.

Try these simple techniques
- Never lie down flat on the bed immediately after the meals.
- Raise the head end of your bed by about 3-4 inches, using bed blocks or bricks. Pillows over pillows won’t help.
- Nicotine increase the amount of gastric acids secreted. It also loosens the valve, i.e. relaxes the sphincter. So, don’t smoke.
- Wear suspenders instead of a belt. This creates less pressure on the stomach.
- Bend on your knees if you are going down. If you bend your stomach, you’ll compress it forcing the acids upwards.
- Try yoga or some form of stress relieving exercises in addition to the herbs mentioned above.


Natural Remedies

Natural and holistic treatments have been used for centuries to treat and provide symptomatic relief for digestive problems. Homeopathic remedies are safe and effective to use for people of all ages without unwanted side effects. Carefully selected ingredients such as Calc phos, Carbo veg, Nat phos, Mag carb and Silicea helps to neutralize acid in the stomach as well as cleanse and eliminate toxins from the body and relieve symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, bloating and gas.

Hope all that helped

Good Luck!

For more info & recommendations on other related remedies on acid reflux, you may wish to read further on the link below.
www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/a/acidreflux.htm