Quote Originally Posted by Delta9 UK
Reflux is living hell - I know your pain.

You do need to see a doc though if it keeps up as the damage caused by the acid can be nasty. The doc will have access to a range of treatments that (in the UK) you can't buy without a prescription. I'm not sure about the U.S but either way you would have to pay I'm sure!

OK some free stuff
1. Don't eat late at night - this is almost too obvious but still!
1a. That means YOU! Stoner! No late munchie runs...

2. Prop-up the top of the bed using some phone directories or something - you should be able to raise your upper body like this when you sleep and let gravity help you fight the reflux.

3. Avoid trigger foods like Sodas and pastries (well for me they are!) and hard to digest foods with skins like certain fruit/vegetables.

4. Avoid large, high-fat meals, especially in the few hours before bedtime. High-fat meals stimulate significant amounts of gastric secretions, which cause GERD flare-ups. Large meals are slowly digested â?? which means they sit in the stomach and intestinal tract longer (this can be especially problematic around bedtime).

5. When inflammation occurs, avoid acidic foods like orange juice, grapefruit or tomatoes.

6. Avoid highly spicy foods, as they may cause additional irritation. The two spices that are known to cause irritation are black pepper and chili powder. Also avoid any other spices that you know might cause you discomfort (your own triggers you know).

7. Avoid alcohol and beverages with caffeine. These stimulate acid secretions which may be irritating.

8. Never lie flat right after a meal. Always sit upright.

9. Avoid vigorous exercise right after eating. :rastasmoke:

10. Avoid smoking because this lowers LES pressure. Your LES is your lower esophageal Spinchter (sounds cool I know!) and basically if the pressure on this drops then it lets acid creep into your esophagus = not a good day.

To be honest I don't know if THC lowers LES pressure or if its just Cigs/Tobacco - but drop the cigs is never a bad idea.

Sorry about the Essay, mmmkay - Reflux sucks ass but if it goes on for a few weeks go see the doc as this shit can cause you serious long-term damage if you don't sort it out.

<Calls Bird-Girl on the Bat-Phone for backup>
i've already been dealing with this crap for 2 years+ now =/.. cutting certain things outta my diet doesn't seem to help.. i get it just as much... i do eat 'late at night' but typically, i don't eat before goign to bed... i'm an insomniac so i usually don't see bed time til 3 or so in the morning...

large meals aren't a problem for my poor ass :jointsmile: tho lol... anything else to offer? this shit has become ridiculous in the last few months... it's starting to wake me up at night... having to stay awake and conscience and swallowing (dunno why, it doesn't really help, but somehow i know if i don't ima puke) for hours...
slipknotpsycho Reviewed by slipknotpsycho on . really bad indegestion... i actually am pretty sure i have acid reflux disease... there is no real trigger... and it's starting to happen alot more now.... it gets so bad my eyes water (it hurts that bad, and i'm immune to alot of pain so that's saying alot) i end up gagging and wanting to throw up... i don't have money to go to a doctor... i'm looking for home remidies... i've been up to like drinking way more then i'm supposed to of stuff like mylanta... it'll work for awhile, but after an hour it's back Rating: 5