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2/25/13 10:32 A

I have found that I can not drink any liquid with a meal, I have to wait at least 1/2 hour or regurgitation becomes a problem. I also make a habit to break up a meal, will have salad then later on my main course.
Sometimes in spite of doing everything right, during a flare up, I still rely heavily on my meds which I hate because of side effects.

Edited by: SNORKLER65 at: 2/25/2013 (10:33)

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2/22/13 4:15 P

Without garlic and citrus (can't do salt high blood pressure) what do you use for seasonings?? Believe someone asked about foods. There is quite a bit of info on SparkPeople. Copied just a few foods and comments under prevention.
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Avoid foods that cause the esophageal sphincter to relax during their digestion. These include:
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Coffee

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Chocolate

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Fatty foods

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Whole milk

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Peppermint

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Spearmint


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Limit acidic foods that make the irritation worse when they are regurgitated. These include citrus fruits and tomatoes.

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Avoid carbonated beverages. Burps of gas force the esophageal sphincter to open and can promote reflux.



Edited by: SHARSHA3 at: 2/22/2013 (16:20)

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2/7/13 5:34 A

I also find that if I keep something in my stomach I feel better. I eat a couple of whole wheat crackers or a toast...anything dry. High protein foods help me too...almonds or a yogurt. Too much fruit can cause flairups. Also bad for me is coffee without anything to eat.

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7/27/10 1:40 A

Wierdest thing, I know when it is time to change the filter in my PUR Water Machine when the water I drink out of it starts to give me heartburn. Strange, isn't it?

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7/15/10 8:40 A

Did your doctor tell you which foods to avoid to prevent heartburn?

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7/9/10 2:59 P

It MAY be that you aren't eating enough, or eating too much at one time, or eating a lot of foods like tomatoes, kiwifruit, oranges, pineapple etc. and/or more coffee. Sometimes too much water can cause this, too.
Try having many LITTLE meals during the day. Another thing which helps is a couple spoons of low-fat yoghurt! Try sipping at the water instead of drinking a glassful at time.

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7/9/10 1:19 P

I always seem to get heartburn when I am on a diet. I don't have a problem with it any other time.

I have been counting my calories for the past week and a half and I would say every 2 days I end up with heart burn which starts around 3 in the afternoon.