Rose1953 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Hi to all.....Everybody pretty much described how I feel and deal with this beast except.....does anyone have a good remedy for heartburn? I am tired of taking meds for this and that and would like to take care of this annoyance "the old fashioned way", if there is one. Thank you all for your postings. Every one of you has helped me in my recovery Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 What has worked for Lucie when she has gotten acid reflux due to chemo is Nexium. Once she's off chemo, she goes off it. Hasn't had to take it this time around. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I don't know any home type sure fire remedies.I have had reflux and heartburn trouble ever since I had lung surgery.I take medicine for it but it doesn't work long enough til next dose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Rose, this may sound dumb, and I'm not a lung cancer patient with all the complications that brings. But I have had my fair share of acid reflux, and I read something simple a long time ago that turned out to really help: When in bed, lie on your LEFT side (not your right side) and something about the position of everything can make it go away or at least feel less awful. Seems like about half the time I have acid reflux pretty bad, if I lie on my left side it will go away. (The other half of the time, I have to go take something.) I'm sure this doesn't work for everyone, but you might give it a try! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I had a lot of that after my surgery also. It has subsided, but I found if I didn't eat for several hours before bed, I didn't have heartburn. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Rose, my mom developed this problem as well and found relieve from Nexium after a few other meds did not do the trick. I know you were looking for a natural remedy but I don't have any advice on that. My husband and his side of the family have battled with acid reflux for years. Most of them take a daily med to control it. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 There are tricks that work to a degree, but nothing is as good as a proton pump inhibitor like Nexium, Aciphex, Prilosec, or one of many other brand names. Prilosec is fairly inexpensive over the counter - like $30 for 42 days. (Can you tell I use it myself?) Tricks: Lying on your left side helps because your stomach can hold more when you are lying this way. But don't lie down for at least an hour after eating. Also, alcohol and carbonated beverages will make reflux worse. - Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose1953 Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 THANK YOU all for responding - I am taking Prilosec but have to try another med because even water during the day will make it much worse. I do lay on my left side and it's ok at night. Thank you again......Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I have permanent acid reflux. Prilosec did not work for me even double dose. But Nexium takes care of it. Hope you find something soon that works for you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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