Acid Reflux.............?

I have acid reflux and i have taken 2 pepcids today and i'm still getting wet burps and i like spit up this morning, almost like throwing up but just in my mouth and it just came up, orange juice. I went to the doctor and she said like 1 or 2 pepcids a day would do it but i'm still getting them!!! wut should i do?

k, thx cindy.

I am not a doctor, so either way you will want to talk to them, but this is what I have to say as a long time sufferer of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.)!

Three part answer information, what not to do, and what to do!

INFORMATION!!!!!!
I have a very severe case of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.). I have had to go to the hospital for some of the heartburn that I have had because the pain can become overwhelming or your breathing can be effected. It can be caused by Smoking, Drinking Beverages with caffeine (My case), Drinking Beverages with Alcohol, or can be Hereditary

The good thing about G.E.R.D. is that it can be a temporary thing and can be cured. It is never a permit thing even if you end up with it for the rest of your life it has the ability to be cured.

G.E.R.D. is caused by too much acid being created in your stomach. This can lead to or cause ulcers, esophagus damage, heartburn and/or damage in the mouth. . Other symptoms that can be found in a few cases are dizziness, tingling in limbs, numbness of Limbs, Chest/Back pain focused on the left side (in most cases), and shortness/difficulty breathing.

WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!!!!
In most cases, stress is a factor to the reflux if you watch what you eat and reduce some of the stress it will help. If you watch what you eat for about a week you should find relief, if you do not then that is when you definitely what to listen to the doctor. Things to watch for are as follows:

Fatty Foods
Citrus Foods (includes Orange Juice)
Foods That Contain Grease
Fried Foods
Chocolate (including any Coco)
Caffeine
Smoking
Alcohol
Tomato Based Products
Lactose
Onions

WHAT TO DO!!!!
The two foods that I recommend is Black strap Molasses and Raw honey. The apple is better for night time reflux while these will work for just about all of it. What you will do is take about a tsp. of whatever one you chose. Molasses being the better because of strength and nutrition, but must be use to the taste. What the substance will do is stick to the sides of the esophagus and do two things, one is heal and the other is protect.
On the healing end, both substances have a healing property in them, and as they sit on the walls of the esophagus they will heal it. This is also helpful if you have a sore throat in the morning from refluxing.
On the protection end, both substances are high in sugar and when acid that is refluxed comes up to that the sugar will neutralize it and it will not longer be a problem at that point.

I would also look to putting Cinnamon and Ginger in you diet, they have been know to help with digestion and will help you reduce the amount of acid needed to brake down food, therefore causing you to reflux less.

Get some Prilosec and take one every morning before you eat. Your life will change forever. The only caveat; you have to keep doing it.

Edit: Your welcome: Prilosec OTC. It has been a godsend for me. It says on the box that it's a 14-day treatment, but people have been taking it continuously for years, even when it was Rx only. It'll take a few days, maybe a week, to start working but then you're set. Try it before going back to the doctor, I'll bet it works for you, too.

If in fact it is acid reflux and not an infection that can be cured with one week of antibiotics, you need a prescription strength acid control. There are lots of different one.
http://www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/G123....

Stay away from acidic foods orange juice, coke, pepsi, ice tea, tea, oranges, tomato sauce, ketchup, chocolate. Don't wear tight fitting clothing around the waist. Don't lay down or bend over after a meal. Don't eat before bed. It also could be related to stress as well. It will get better if you avoid these types of foods.

I have a friend and she is suffering from acid reflux. She is always drinking after meals the excess water after boiling rice. She is happy with this natural remedy. I think it is the starch in the water which is soothing it. Try it and see what happened.................

I have the same problem. Take Prilosec every day for 14 days, then stop and see how long you can go before needing to take it again. I would recommend eating some sauerkraut or drinking a glass of water with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar every day. It's a natural way of shutting off the production of stomach acid, which allows your esophagus to heal. The vinegar also tightens up the esophagus which helps close it and prevents stomach acid from coming up.

Soda tends to aggravate the problem, except for seltzer which only contains water.

avoid acidic drinks like orange juice and sodas the problem maybe of a different nature like peptic ulcer or something else i have acid reflux alot i know what your goin through .