Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- home:diseases:gerd [09.05.2012] – paulalbert
+++ home:diseases:gerd [09.09.2012] – [Stomach and esophageal disorders] paulalbert
@@ Line 4: / Line 4: @@
 ====== Stomach and esophageal disorders ======
+Proton-pump inhibitors such as omeprazole (Prilosec) can be used only if adjusting Marshall Protocol (MP) meds and use of [[home:food:carbohydrates#low-carb_insulin-resistant_diet|low-carbohydrate diet]] does not reduce gastric reflux. Be sure to take three hours before or after any antibiotics dose. These drugs can interfere with proper digestion.
+Common types of stomach and esophageal disorders are as follows:
+  * **Barrett's esophagus** – a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid and changed to a lining similar to that of the stomach
+  * **dyspepsia** – also known as upset stomach or indigestion, refers to a condition of impaired digestion
+  * **gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GERD)** – a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus; also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
 ===== GERD (gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease) =====
-Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.
+Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus. This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.
 Interestingly, the presence of //Helicobacter pylori// may be inversely related with GERD.(({{pubmed>long:21029801}})) It is unclear what the implications of this work are, however, patients on the Marshall Protocol should expect symptoms of GERD to improve on the treatment.
@@ Line 17: / Line 19: @@
 ==== Management ====
+=== Low-carbohydrate diet ===
+<mainarticle> [[home:food:carbohydrates#low-carb_insulin-resistant_diet|Low-carbohydrate, insulin-resistant diet]] </article>
+{{section>:home:food:carbohydrates#low-carb_insulin-resistant_diet&noheader&firstseconly}}
@@ Line 22: / Line 32: @@
 An antacid is any substance, generally a base or basic salt, which counteracts stomach acidity. Antacids are not contraindicated for Marshall Protocol (MP) patients. As with other over-the-counter medications and supplements, users should follow label directions carefully.
+Note, however, that according to a recent literature review, antacids are no better than placebo in a literature review.(({{pubmed>long:16181387}}))
 MP patients should not take antacids at least one hour before or two hours after taking other medications.
 === Proton-pump inhibitors ===
@@ Line 39: / Line 49: @@
   * //Listeria//
+Types of PPIs include:
+  * dexlansoprazole (brand name: Kapidex, Dexilant)
+  * esomeprazole (Nexium, Esotrex, esso)
+  * lansoprazole (Prevacid, Zoton, Monolitum, Inhibitol, Levant, Lupizole)
+  * omeprazole (Gasec, Losec, Prilosec, Zegerid, ocid, Lomac, Omepral, Omez)
+  * pantoprazole (Protonix, Somac, Pantoloc, Pantozol, Zurcal, Zentro, Pan, Controloc)
+  * rabeprazole (AcipHex, Pariet, Erraz, Zechin, Rabecid, Nzole-D, Rabeloc, Razo)
 ===== Patients experiences =====
@@ Line 54: / Line 68: @@
 //**DaveW**, MarshallProtocol.com//</blockquote>
+<blockquote>An occasional acid reducer like Tagamet works well for me. Phazyme is also good at relieving bloating as is good old baking soda in water.
+//**Vez**, MarshallProtocol.com//</blockquote>
+<blockquote>Braggs apple cider vinegar in water (just a splash) ALWAYS works for my reflux (which causes instant nausea for me).
+//**xtian1**, MarshallProtocol.com//</blockquote>
+<blockquote>Taking excessive amounts of antacids is probably counter-productive, causing the stomach to secrete more acid.  As you've discovered, adding more acid (vinegar) actually works better.  But use cider vinegar, which seems to have its own healing properties, and take only a teaspoon in half a glass of warm water.  Cider vinegar is just a kind of vinegar made from apples.  I get it in my local supermarket alongside the other vinegars, but if you can't find it there, it will certainly be in a health shop.  It's an old folk remedy for arthritis and all sorts of things - no scientific evidence, all old wives' tales (says the establishment ), but I find it magic for any tummy upsets.  But do take care to dilute it well, as it's very caustic.
+//**Julia**, MarshallProtocol.com//</blockquote>
+<blockquote>Limiting the frequency and amount of diazepam (Valium, a muscle relaxant) has eliminated any GERD symptoms for me. I can get away with 1 mg for sleep occasionally but using 5 mg for any reason means sleeping on a wedge for awhile.
+//**tgritton**, MarshallProtocol.com//</blockquote>
+<blockquote>All my life I could swallow the hottest cup of tea due to neuropathy. But I cannot do so now because of esophageal burning.  This return of sensation thru immunopathology indicates the healing process is working. Benicar and adjusting MP meds palliates this immune response symptom.
+//**AB**, MarshallProtocol.com//</blockquote>
+<blockquote>My digestive IP is improving immensely.  Here is what I have worked out.... I take a digestive enzyme before eating and then about 30 minutes after I eat I take a calcium supplement.  The enzyme is improving my digestion and the calcium (which I tested low for in the Fall) seems to stop the burning in the pancreas/gallbladder area.  I am barely even sore there right now. The burning sensations continue throughout my body which is not uncomfortable.  It took me long enough, but I think I am finally understanding my IP and how to control it.  I hope so, at least!
+//**Juliette**, MarshallProtocol.com//</blockquote>

home/diseases/gerd.txt · Last modified: 09.14.2022 by 127.0.0.1