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Gaviscon burning me more

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Gillian1956
Gillian1956

Hi I'm taking Zonton tablets for acid reflux and terrible heart burn which is at this currant time is very bad burning in my gullet and my throats so sore why is gaviscon burning me more, as anyone else exspreances this problem , and any tips on cooling the burn Down and what to eat I know what I can't eat but there seems to be nothing much i can help please

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  • wknight
    wknight Gillian1956

    Posted

    what dose are you taking? I take 30mg a day and that works for me, 15 is not enough. what did your dr prescribe 
    • Gillian1956
      Gillian1956 wknight

      Posted

      Hi in taking 30 mg a day and some times I takes an extra 15 mg when . It's real bad and also sometimes Zantac it had been helping until last week i had a cup of coffee when out shopping and when i got home I refluxd and the burning set in and now it's all the time
  • jackie_52126
    jackie_52126 Gillian1956

    Edited

    Gillian are you taking the peppermint Gaviscon?  Peppermint is known to make heartburn worse and I got much better after stopping eating peppermints which I did a lot. Try the non peppermint flavour .I can't understandd why the manufacturers of heartburn remedies don't seem to know this.Try some honey down your throat to soothe it.
  • shaq26875
    shaq26875 Gillian1956

    Posted

    I had a similar reaction to gaviscon when i 1st started to take it but as my osephagus has healed over time,  it's stopped burning and now can take it when needed with no discomfort
  • halyna22
    halyna22 Gillian1956

    Posted

    Hi.

    I had the same problem but healed it with linseed kissel. You should take drink the kissel first thing in the morning and before going to bed. Change in your diet is crucial as well. You will also need to watch what you are eating and make a diary of food that triggers the problem. Drink a lot of water to get rid of excess acid in your digestive system. Camomile tea is good to have too. It soothes the inflammation of the lining.

    Gaviscon did the same for me and I found omeprazole not helpful at all too.

    Good luck.

    • Gillian1956
      Gillian1956 halyna22

      Posted

      Thanks for the advice I will try linseed Kissel buy I've never heard of this is it a liquid or something else and we're would I buy this from
    • halyna22
      halyna22 Gillian1956

      Posted

      No problem.

      You will need to buy brown linseeds from Holland and Barrett. Take 3 table spoons of the seed and wash them in cold water just to get rid of dust they have. Then put them in a sausage pan and add 1 litre of water. Cook on low heat stirring occasionally for 30 mind or until you notice the liquid is getting thicker. It doesn't have to be too thick as it will thicken when cooled. After cooking the seeds will fall down, so make sure you use the liquid. It is ok if some of the seeds escape into a cup when pouring. Drink the liquid slowly. Wait half an hour and then enjoy your breakfast. You can then enjoy the rest of the kissel before going to bed. It is better to cook the kissel in the evening to have it ready for the following morning and then the rest in the evening. It has to be cooked fresh every day. Alternatively, you can put the same amount of seeds into a thermal flask and brew it for hours shaking it occasionally. My symptoms improved significantly after using the kissel for less than a week. My grandma recommends using it for a few months even though the symptoms went away. It will heal your body completely from an acid damage.

      If you have any questions please ask.

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