Acid Reflux - Nexium not effictive (teenee)

In June, I had what seemed like a lower body, viral bug that wouldn't go away. Then I had heartburn-type feeling that got worse (felt like gallbladder problems) - caused me to go to GI specialist who did the endoscopy. Now mainly liquid reflux seemingly splashing up esophagas (sp) - causing the need to swallow, (even early AM upon rising when morning congestion drains - we live in Houston - high mold/allergy area). Sometimes minor burning/upper stomach discomfort. Tried apple cider vinegar and water this AM - made it worse (does that mean too much hydrochloric acid?).

I do herbs and vitamins mostly - ginko, alfalfa, garlic, licorice root, slippery elm, B complex, C, multi. In June I tried fiber cleanse (Fiberblend by AIM) which used to work wonders for me but it seemed to make symptoms worse so I stopped. Aloe (fresh from plant) helped me at onset. Helped a little yesterday too. Early on, I tried taking enzymes with my food - helped some.

I am a married 39 yo F - 2 small children.

childhood - meningitis (age 2); ulcer (validated through upper gi's - age 19, 22); gallbladder removed (age 36); anxiety and sensitive nervous system (from age 27 onward); immune system lower since age 32

I have not tried homeopathic medicine for me though I give it to my children.

Thanks so much,
Tina

I've had a little bit of eczema (sp) for the last 10 years that I can't seem to get to go away.

Stomach discomfort typically in the middle below ribs.

Yes, I used to have an addiction to chocolate and sugar. In July, I stopped eating chocolate regularly and now eat it seldom. I still battle with my sugar-sweet tooth. Also I used to eat a lot of tomato-based products. Not too much of a salt person.

No breathing problems and headaches very rarely.

Viral problem in June was mostly diarrhea and cramping - lasted about a month. Now just intermittently (today actually but I started taking enzymes with my food again yesterday - could that be a cause?).

Can I email you? I have many questions that are troubling me about my condition...

Thanks!
Tina

Thank you for the info. A few questions -

Are Hyland's brand of those ok? Do you only recommend ABC Homeopathy brand?

The potency that I give my kids (chamomilla and hepar suph - sp?) is 30X - I get
confused on that. I have read the larger the X #, the more it has been diluted
(less strong as in microscopic?) but in other places I have read the larger the number, the stronger...can you clear this up?

what is bio-chemic?

I am still taking Nexium (afraid to stop since the reflux is so bad!)...shall I
keep taking it or stop (my research leads me to think Nexium is destructive in the
long run being we need acid to digest foods). I am also taking Acidophilus between
meals and Enzymes with meals - can/should I continue with these while taking Mag Phos and Natrum Phos?

Thank you much. May God bless your day.

Tina

Pankaj,

Would you have any thoughts on my questions above? I started taking the Mag Phos and Natrum Phos 4 x daily. I did not take Nexium yesterday however.

Also, since last post, my son (1 year old) started coughing (real loose) - started him on Hepar Sulph 2 every hour - any thoughts on that?

Thanks,
Tina

Thank you!
:)
Tina

After 4 days of taking the Mag Phos and Natrum Phos 4 x daily, I was seeing some improvement so changed to 3 x daily. After 2 days of 3 X per day, the reflux got worse so today, I went back to 4 x a day.

Even water causes reflux...any thoughts on this?

:)
Tina

I looked up acid/alkaline (are you familiar with Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis & James Balch?): OH MY! I am going to have to do some experimenting to see which I am (acidosis or alkalosis) as I am confused. I did a stomach acid self test with apple cider vinegar. Supposedly, if the vinegar makes it worse (or not better), you have too much acid. The test reflected too much acid. But as I look up the vitamins/herbs/food to take for alkalosis, I see that I have eaten/taken many of them and I feel bad today! This AM started out with banana (that did not go well!). Then whole wheat toast and an apple. I am trying to eat little meals as it is less discomfort. It is possible that I need to be on a raw fruit/veggies diet primarily - as it says that raw foods will help you maintain the right acid/akaline balance. Some experimenting in order! Thanks for the suggestion to look this up - verrrry interresting!

Also, I find when I wake up and many things going on in my mind, the reflux starts. Is there anything proactive/reactive I could take for this? Also under alkalosis, it reports alkalosis promotes overexcitability of nervous system - something to ponder...

No ulcer right now but diagnosed back when I was in early 20s. The recent endoscopy (sp) showed hiatal hernia and gastritis (GERD?).

I get checked every few years for diabetes and so far nothing has shown up (last time, 2 years ago).

I used to drink a lot of water but now even water gives me reflux (I don't drink with meals). Also when congestion is coming from bronchials (I think that is where!), I get reflux from swallowing that - isn't that weird?! Should I still be drinking lots of water, even though it causes (or seems to) reflux?

Today have stomach sensitivity (1/2 way between belly button and where ribs meet...possibly a virus? No nausea, just tender to pressure and loose bowels (not too bad though).

Thanks for your diligence and patience with me!
:)
Tina

The "virus" just started today. You know the abdominal cramps you get with a virus? I have done nothing for that except take 3000 mg vit c. If you mean the virus back in June, there had been one going around in our group of friends so I figured I had just gotten it too. I had been taking my fiberblend herbal formula that kept me regular and helped keep nerves calmed but that seemed to upset my stomach so I stopped. And last month, I tried it again just to see, and again, abdominal cramping so I'm done with that! Other than that, I don't remember what I did for the one in June. It seemed to "blend" in with the reflux so don't know which came first, the chicken or the egg!

Today, I did take kelp for balancing pH and Alfalfa (2 of each). I took a pH test (found a med. supply place open!) with litmus paper and it shows pH is around 6 or 7 (hard to determine shade!) - that is, if I am doing it right - they don't come with instruction manuals!!! And these aren't like the ones in the olden days - these have 4 different colors on them - what's up with that?!

Tomorrow, I start seriously experimenting to see if I can tell if my diet is a key part of the problem. I have a hunch that back in june and leading up to it, I was abusing my body with too much hot chocolate, tea, coffee, sweets. I used to be an addict (ok, I still am, just now I'm reformed!!!) Try not to have any of these now.

Re: HCI, I had been taking enzymes (however, they did not contain Betaine HCI) with some of my little meals to see if that made a difference - couldn't tell. The directions on the Mag Phos and Nat Phos say to take right after meal so I didn't want the enzymes to affect the results of the Nat Phos and Mag Phos so I only took enzymes with in-between snacks. I don't know of any stores open for HCi tomorrow - my book notes to test if HCI is needed, take 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and note affect (helps - need more HCI, doesn't help, avoid HCI). I tried this before and it didn't help but I can try it again tomorrow. Do you think this is an adequate test vs. purchasing HCI?
:)
Blessings to you!
Tina

Good morning,

The abdominal cramping continues today. Loose BMs also and frequently. trying to stick to 85% raw fruit/veg today to see if it will balance acidity/alkilinity.

Wondering if some of this could be tied to nerves vs. virus - noticing stomach tensing up when thinking of stressful things. BMs seem to follow tension.

How long do you think I should stick with the nat phos and mag phos or try different remedy?

:)
tina

Thanks Sabra,
Say on the Carbo Veg - how many shall I take (I have 30C) and when (i.e. I just took my first of four doses of nat phos and mag phos after my first meal)? Will it hurt to take any of these together? Shall I discontinue the nat phos and mag phos during carbo veg?
:)
Tina

Oops, no nausea!
:)
Tina

Good morning Pankaj,

How are you doing? Hanging in there ok?

No real eye problems other than age deterioration (have become farsighted)! Every once in awhile I see a tiny black trailing spot out of my peripheral vision but I hear that isnt anything serious.

Pain was in the middle - maybe around gall bladder area (but I don't have one!). Could have been due to a liver flush I did the night before (Sun night) to see if any stones were stuck in bile duct.

No headaches.

Internal thought process lately has been scattered - I have 2 little ones at home so I sometimes run around here like a chicken! Last week or so, waking up to anxiety - could that be a cause for belly upset? Could I take kali phos for that?
:)
Thanks for taking the time to help.

Tina

Oops! But you are wise in saying not to do it now - there's probably enough inflammation and irritation to be messing with other nearby organs. No more flushes now for me! It was very interesting tho, the things that came out! I have read in several places that stones and debri can still be in the bile duct (they did not remove that on me) and in liver.

Thanks Sabra.

You or Pankaj have any thoughts on dosage of carbo veg (I bought 30c) and what to use for the anxiety causing tummy tension? I did the question to find a remedy form(s) on this site but there were so many, it was hard to nail down. Kali Phos to try at first ok? My tummy appears calm upon just waking up - then gets real tense as soon as I start thinking of all I have to do. Then reflux starts in shortly thereafter - i am assuming it is related.

Appreciate your thoughts and wisdom.

Tina