GERD Diet & The Foods That You Can Make You Feel Yucky

[vanessa418]

Hi Cathy, I didn`t realise there are menopause forums, you will have to let me know the links. I am going to try and get off the PPI`s in alittle while. Can`t do it yet cos I am going on holiday in 10 days to the fabulous Las Vegas!!!! Can`t wait. It will be our tenth time. Do you live in America? Will try to get off them when I get back.

[Norm]

Vanessa,
Have fun in Vegas! May I recommend Salmon, salad and asparagus (skip to potato) for dinner? ; - ) . Just kidding, I cheat too from time to time.
Dr. Norm

[vanessa418]

Hi Doc. I do like salmon and asparagus, But what do you have instead of the good old potato. Will be definitely have fun in Vegas. Have you been? Vanessa

[Norm]

Vanessa,
I have salad or an extra helping of vegies and a bit more meat or fish. Some nuts on the salad and some cheese is also an option. I don't really think about it much these days. Its just habit.

Let me know how your trip goes. I am off wine tasting tomorrow.

Dr. Norm

[patricsprank]

Dr Norm, I have been reading what you have to say about the foods we need to eat for gerd not to happen.It seems that my whole diet consists of every thing that you should not eat. What is left if you take away carbs?  You said to eat salmon but that gives me bad heartburn. Gee I have been arguing with my husband for years that wine & beer is bad for your stomach.Do you agree with the apple quik fix for gerd? Ihave  low thyroid so eating and drinking anything with a lot of soy in it is not allowed. Ive read too much soy can cause thyroid problems sometimes. I dont understand why its used so much in our products. So its anything white dont  eat. What about wheat products? I live off of rice its makes my stomach feel better . And so does baaked potatoes. I cant eat much meat because of high colesrtial? Tuna gives me heartburn also. Maybe thats why I cant loose any weight even through I dont eat much? My stomach always feel full after a couple bites.I have tried Prevacid,protonix, nexium and zantac for my stomach I switch because my insurance only pays for it for 3 months then you have to change. I liked Prevacid the best I took it for about 1 yr ( had to pay) $93.00 a month for it till I couldnt afford it. Well please let me know what kind of a low carb diet is good.  thanks Pat I dont take anything rigtht now  I didnt like Zantac gave me irregular heartbeats I think

[Norm]

Pat,
I don't know if I can outline my entire diet plan here. See my other posts for some other examples. I would recommend that you read Protein Power that shows the general health benefits of low carb (lower triglycerides, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, balenced insulin levels, etc.) and my book (e-mail me) if you are interested in my diet for heartburn.

By the way, salmon was only one example of a rich protein and healthy fats meal. Meats, cheeses, soy products and low or no sugar yogurt are others. Keep in mind that when your body shifts gears away from carbs, there will be many changes. Foods you thought you could not tolerate before may now be easily digested and absorbed without a problem.

[usaa10]

Hi I am new to this forum . I reading these postings I totally agree with Dr. Norm's opinion of the carb theory and acid reflux. I do know that acid reflux or GERD is aggravated by pastries and breads or high fat or fried and sugary foods. Breads and or flour based foods are highly acidic and high in carbs, so when your upper GI system is over acidic then BAM!!! you get over production of hydrochloric acid from your tiny proton pumps in your stomach! Also it is highly probable that your LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is relaxed and not closing all the way which can allow the gastric acid to reflux back into the esophagus. I would estimate that about 85-90% of people with GERD or acid reflux have Hiatal Hernias which can causes a myriad of symptomatic problems including: tightness in the chest or sternum area, feeling like there is a lump in the throat , burning in the back of the throat, lump in the chest under the sternum, and those are the mild symptoms. The worst symptoms can be vaso-vagal responses that can cause pvc's or pac's (premature ventricular contractions, premature arterial contractions) and other arrhythmias in the heart (which you should be seen immediately by a doctor if you experience these symptoms) that are triggered by irritation to the vagal nerve (10th cranial nerve) that runs from the scull down the side of the esophagus all the way down past the stomach and can be irritated by over acidity from the aforementioned foods. This over stimulation of the vagal nerve is a result of the erosion in the esophagus and or pressure on the nerve from a full stomach and twisting or protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm due to a hiatal hernia or a problem with LES not closing properly which over a period of time allow the natural hydrochloric acid in your stomach to erode the thin lining in the esophagus exposing the vagal nerve and other various symptoms, the list goes on!.

[Teri16]

Hi Julie,

[patricsprank]

Hi all, I just had a new experence and it sounds like thread above and its kind of scarry. I ate some boxed chichen it had kind of a lot of bk.pepper on it but that never bothered me before all of a sudden about 2 hrs later it felt like a baseball in my stomach,I started sweating,felt dizzie it was hard to breath I felt better standing then sitting I had to make myself throw-up then the acid HOT I mean HOT burning juice everywhere in side Wow My kids wanted me to go to the E R. But I hate that place. I had never been there for stomach problems only my heart.Now I have a bad headache & kind of foggy? Any ideas? this is a new one on me. Pat

[julie_s]

   Here's one for the doc. my daughter has esophagitis, irritable bowl syndrom, and is lactose intollerant . shes on a low fat low carb low calorie high fiber no lactose diet what exactly can she eat . thats my problem i feel like im starving my child shes always hungry and always in pain im lost and need some advice on what to do for her. thanks for your time

[julie_s]

     Thanks Teri you've been a great help lots of love to you

[Norm]

Pat,
Try eating salmon after removing all those carbs you currently eat. That should help. When you take away the bad carbs, there are still plenty of good carbs left. Try a chef or Greek Salad with plenty of cheese, meet, hard boilded eggs and balsamic and olive oil or other oil-based dressings. Ranch also fine (only about a gram of carb). Believe, me you will not be hungry when you low carb properly. That's why I don't consider it a diet. It is really just a different way of eating. Try some grilled chicken or steak strips over greens. There are endless combination. I can't outline all the foods hear as I would end up re-writing my book. Best of luck trying this strategy. Relief is in site for you.

Dr Norm

[Teri16]

The ideas that are recommended here are just that - ideas. 

Please check with your own Dr. before starting any new diet.

Hugs, Teri