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How I cured my acid reflux, naturally.

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john03683
john03683

Hi:  It seems like there are many more people suffering from acid reflux than ever before.  Professionals offer only medications and surgery.  I have suffered from acid reflux on and off for some 20 years.  After much research and meditation on how the esophageal sphincter functions, I discovered a low cost solution.  Two or three times a day I drink orange flavored carbonated mineral water.  After drinking it, I hold back the burp for 3 to 5 minutes, sometimes longer.  Then burp the air out.  Make sure to always do this right before bed.  This forces the esophageal sphincter to work hard to hold down the increasing air pressure.  It is the only way to strengthen this muscle.  After nearly 2 years of nexium,  I am now completely off acid blockers and only take a sip of water with sodium bicarbonate before bed, just for protrection. Please try this and let me know if you also find relief from acid reflux.  I hope you do.  Regards, John

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  • shipattack
    shipattack john03683

    Posted

    Hi John, This has really helped me and no globus anymore. I'm still drinking the fizzy water to keep the strengthening up. I drink it regularly and love it so it's an easy thing to do! Are you from the UK by chance? I started my enjoyment of fizzy water when living in England at an RAF military post in the 1980s and loved living in England. 

    • Jonathan57679
      Jonathan57679 shipattack

      Posted

      That is great news!  I'm very happy to hear about your improvement.  I am in the US, but it seems like people around the world are having these digestive issues.  I hope that many other people can benefit from the carbonated water treatment.  When I tried to tell my doctor about this treatment, she was not interested to hear about it.  That tells me that doctors are not so interested to cure people, because there is not much money to be made when people are cured. 

      The other day I did a treatment and was able to hold down the burp for over 30 minutes.  My sphincter can now hold it down without my conscious effort.  This is really a life changing treatment, so spead the word. 

    • shipattack
      shipattack Jonathan57679

      Posted

      Many doctors are not interested but some are. Depends how much they get in kickbacks from the pharmaceutical companies. Our Doc & the PA say go online to find other things if you can and try natural meds. Remember, pharmaceuticals don't want to cure anything as they would be out of business! 

  • syracusa
    syracusa john03683

    Posted

    John,

    Would that work for someone with a small sliding HH (about 2 cm)?

    It sounds like a dream solution but ...in my mental state, it is so hard to believe this might work.

    Do you know what coould be an overall plan of action (all natural) to try to control gerd, heal esophagitis and prevent relapse?

    Carbonated water, light exercise, reducing the stress/anxiety/severe depression I have (through a miracle)...and what other interventions?

    - Try an osteopath for HH?

    - Any specific supplements?

    I am taking Omega 3-s, Vit D and melatonin at night..but I don't know what else to do...

    These have been the two most horrible months of my life and there is no end in sight.

    • Jonathan57679
      Jonathan57679 syracusa

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that you're going through this.  When I was at my worst, I had at least 5 major issues.  But, the GERD was the most painful and debilitating.  I believe you can conquer these issues.  If you do try the carbonated water treatment, I think it would benefit you.  It would inflate the stomach and likely slide the diaphram back up into it's proper location.  If you could keep this up on a regular basis, the diaphram may reattach above the stomach where it belongs.

      If it feels like you get some releif after a treatment, then likely you would be on the right track.  If you can do this treatment you will at least strengthen your esophageal sphincter, that alone will provide a lot of relief. 

      As far as supplements.  I know that vitamin D is critical.  Also, eating yogurt first thing in the morning will help balance your intestinal bacteria.  I make a yogurt smoothie every morning and add some protein powder, milk, probiotic powder and berries in a blender.  I would avoid the Omega 3's and oily vitamins before bedtime.  They can cause some gas buildup. 

      You should also be sleeping with your bed inclined 8 inches.

      Start out slow with the carbonated water, 3 minute sessions, then slowly work up to longer treatments if there are no issues.

      Keep me updated to how you are doing.  I do care and want you to get better.

    • syracusa
      syracusa Jonathan57679

      Posted

      You said the carbonated water might inflate the stomach and push the diaphragm back above the stomach. 

      This sounds like the opposite of what Drs. Say: don't inflate stomach because it opens up the sphincter even more and contents go up. 

       

    • gwen45436
      gwen45436 syracusa

      Posted

      Hi there, I have been off and on this site for about 9 months with HH reflux and esophagitis.  I was interested in the carbonated water until I mentioned it on here and someone (cant rememer who tho) said not to do it if you have a HH - so I have not.  I am hoping who told me will confirm this as I don't want to make things worse.

      It is so hard to deal with, do you don't you !!!

      G.

    • Jonathan57679
      Jonathan57679 gwen45436

      Posted

      Hi Gwen:  It was me who recommended that you not do the carbonated water treatment as the treatment was new and I wanted to get more feedback as to whether it would be as helpful to others as it was to me.  I now have more feedback that it has indeed helped other people so I am more comfortable to recommend it to a person with HH.  It sounds like you are still suffering with GERD symptoms.  So, really what do you have to lose.  Actually, everyone gets some gas buildup occationally in the stomach and there is no doctor that can stop that.

      My cabonated water treatment is just deliberately building up gas pressure in the stomach for the purpose of strengthening the esophageal sphincter.  Perhaps, if your sphincter were stronger you could eliminate some of your symptoms and get back to a normal life style.

      For many years I had to baby my stomach and not eat foods that would be difficult to digest such as spagetti or cheese or pizza or bread or dairy products.  I was gobbling antacids and acid blockers and suffering all the time.

      After I was able to strengthen my esophageal sphincter I was able to wean off all acid blockers and antacids.  My stomach now makes acid like it is supposed to do and I can eat all of the foods that I used to avoid.

      You can try this treatment and in a few days you will know if it causing problems or helping.  If you don't ever try it you will never know.  J

    • crystal57837
      crystal57837 Jonathan57679

      Posted

      How can we strengthen our esophagus?? I also have gerd and silent reflux symptoms. I am trying my best to get off of my lanzoprazole meds asap. I've been on for a month and when I took a two day break. It all came back and with silent reflux too(did not have that at first)

  • Star42
    Star42 john03683

    Posted

    I am new to this page and found after suffering several symtoms. I have a rare auto immune disease called Castlemans and then was diagnosed with IBS a few months ago, I have now had constant persistent burning in my throat for 6 days, it doesnt go. It does not affect me sleeping at all, it doenst stop me eating, it just burns and I can feel it in my nostrils and top of my chest now. I also am getting nasal drip. I have been on Ranitidine tabs for 4 days prescribed by the dr but whilst helping they havent taken it away yet, but I understand it can take a few weeks. I have booked my specalist appointment earlier for my autoimmune disorder so she can hopefully find out whats happening rather than dose me with tablets. I already eat super healthy, I do eat homemade chocolate but I also take natural suppliments, drink herbal teas, eat organic, hardly eat dairy or gluten and eat lots of raw salads and veg, yet this has occured? Cutting onions and garlic and tomatoes has made little difference. I am of to but the soda water tonight and the chicory too try as slippery elm hasnt made a difference at all.
    • gwen45436
      gwen45436 Star42

      Posted

      I have the burning throat - I have for several months now, I believe it is LPR - silent reflux. I eat really healthy, lots of fruit n veg in soups n smoothies, drink 3-4 pints water daily and take supplements.  Exercise, use weights, eat very little processed or sugar, so I am cross this has decended on me.  Slippery Elm did not help me either, in fact it hurt.  I burn in the throat and chest and between the breast, it burns and hurts.  Even toothpaste sets me off.  I am noticing you say soda water - does this lower acid strength.  I have cut onions, garlic, toms, a lot of dairy and am getting no further on.  Some people on here have had it for ages - what a thought!!I take Zantac am and pm from my doc and the camera a few months ago came up with HH and esophagitis and reflux - no mention of LPR - but I think I have that.  Any help from anyone is really appreciated.   

      Keep on this site Star, there are some fab people.  I just keep trying things they suggest in hope of some help.

    • klc78900
      klc78900 gwen45436

      Posted

      For a real diagnois of LPR go to your ENT and get a scope that goes down your nose into your throat. IT is really easy and they numb you up good and only takes about 20 seconds. It can see if your throat, vocal cords etc. is inflammed and if it is it 99.9% sure you have LPR. I have been dealing with it for 5 months with no relief. Tried the PPIs, Makuna honey, DGL, Aloe vera, vitamin D - the list goes on and on. Next week I got in to a specialist at John Hopkins- I am hoping to get some answers from him. Had endoscope, largynxscope, thyroid ultrasound, barium swallow- and I continue to have this lump in throat sensation. Drives me nuts! Let us know how you make out.
    • gwen45436
      gwen45436 klc78900

      Posted

      kic thank you for responding.  Yes driving me nuts nuts nuts too.  Where is John Hopkins?  Goodness knows who I would go to if I ask my doc - although I do have Private Medical Ins ??!!!!

      But I know an ENT would say it is inflamed (it must be if it burns) but then from what I am reading, what does the specialist do anyway? Just say to you yes  LPR - bye bye Mrs.

      What a flippin pain this is both in the a..e and throat!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Star42
      Star42 gwen45436

      Posted

      Thanks, will be sticking around. Went back to the Dr today and she says my gallbladder is playing up due to sensitivity there, so getting a scan wednesay and at my specalist Friday so going to ask for this throat issue to be checked sad The soda was mentioned furthur up to drink and hold the burp to strengthen the valve, was going to try it smile i never drink anything fizzy, so will see how I go...

    • gwen45436
      gwen45436

      Posted

      Forgot to say, my gallbladder is also playing me up.  I have a couple of very small polpys which the specialist a few months ago says are too small to do anything with, but I feel a problem starting up in that area.  I started doing floor pilates which are quite strenuous and concentrate in that region and since then, it is causing me bother.

      Can't do wrong for right with this dam problem. 

    • Star42
      Star42 gwen45436

      Posted

      I just had a US and got my results, I have multiple gallstones, so ben referred to the GI speacalist, so will insist he looks into the reflux too, my Dr thinks the gallstones are causing the reflux and they did with my mum, so will see ...
    • karen54446
      karen54446 Star42

      Posted

      How did you know to check for gallstones? Was it just the reflux symptoms?
    • Star42
      Star42 karen54446

      Posted

      Hi, I have been to the drs when they put me on the ranitidine for reflux, wasnt working and went back, taking that and antacids and still burning but now in my stomach and chest. She examined me and when pressing my stomach it was tender over the gallbladder. She said she has had multiple patients complain of reflux with gallbladder stones and my mum and nanna had theirs removed ( it can be genetic) I also was only getting symtoms in the day, never in bed. I think they may have to remove it as there are multiple stones and some are pretty big?. Dr sent me for a Ultrasound to investiage, so now refered to the specalist, so hopefully they will give me a camera to check my throat too!
    • gwen45436
      gwen45436 Star42

      Posted

      Thank you for reply.  My mum also had them and an ulcer.

      My GI specialist referred me for the US earlier this year and polyps came up on the gb - but I am sure my pilates has annoyed them!!!!!

    • Star42
      Star42 gwen45436

      Posted

      finally my reflux and feeling fo something stuck in my throat has gone for a few weeks now

      Slippery elm, 3 x a day

      Mastic gum 2 x aday

      probiotics 2 x a day

      Digestion enzymes with every meal

      Digestive enzymes with HCL and pepsin with meat

      Fermented foods

      Powdered broccoli sprouts

      Milk thistle

      CUT all high fat foods, onions, tomatoes, coconut products ( except yogurt) most nuts ( which give me IBS symptoms) all gluten ( except on date night once a mth) and all dairy. I have also reduced red meat and stopped bacon.

      I do eat healthy anyway, mostly organic and paleo but I had to restrict a lot. I aslo cut dark chocolate and most of my herbal drinks which I now consume over the past week in small amounts.

      I have done this for weeks and kept on when reflux stopped and removed the rantidine to 1 then 0.

       I am now just on digestive enzymes (both types) and probiotics with every meal. Occasional mastic gum and milk thistle, broccoli sprouts and fermented and stayed fine.

      Maybe this might help others?

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