worsening reflux oesophagitis despite medication
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Hi, just want to share my experience in case people can reassure me., I have been seeing a doctor and also Gastro enterologists over the years for an answer to acid reflux, and bile reflux with oesophagitis and gastritis. I recently lost my Mum and have been under a lotmore emotional stress. It may just be coincidence, but my symptoms have worsened, in spite of being on 40mg Omeprazole. I am due to return to the doctor soon, but am dreading another endoscopy. I fear the worst. From the horror stories I read about fundoplication, it does not seem like a good option, just a last resort. I wonder also if people have gastrectomies to prevent damage to the oesophagus? I have been drinking very strong tea and coffee, which are definitely a no no, but am trying not to. I find it very difficult to cope with no caffeine and get really bad withdrawal. Any ideas? The worry keeps me awake from 3am every night.
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steve55315 geraldine44421
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it works by tricking the stomach into thinking it's too acidic, so the stomach responds by producing less acid.
I believe lemon juice does the same, but I haven't tried it.
I cured terrible acid stomach caused by calcium carbonate tablets by stopping all calcium carbonate and drinking a can of coca cola for three days.
voila! No more acid stomach.