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gerd/reflux but...
I have heartburn but only after about 10 pm at night (so I can't sleep anymore!) I have fasted and it still happens. I have limited my eating to no later than 7pm and it still happens. I've tried all the natural stuff: DGL, HCL, Apple Cider Vinegar, Enzymes, Colon Cleanse and it still happens. Endoscopy revealed no damage so doctor perscribed Nexium. It scares me as I had a severe reaction to Pepcid. I am assured that they are different so why not give them a try. (Right.) I am eating only carbs at night (organic salad and brown rice mostly.) The 'but...' above is that it 'seems' different from most as I don't notice symptoms after a meal, only when I lie down.Leonard James on 2006-05-22
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
tell us how it all started?
can you relate it to any disease or incident in your life
how many days its going on?
is it a result of excess alchohol and oily food or what?
what are your other physical and mental sufferings.
do you have other problems like
- bloating of stomach
- flatulance ( lower and upper )
- sour eructations
- does the flatulance bring you any relief.
- what aggravates it
- what relieves it
- which time of the day is it worst.
how is your temperament,
which kind of weather you are uncomfortable with,
what are your cravings and aversions,
what exactly do you feel physically and mentally when you are suffering at its worst.
can you relate it to any disease or incident in your life
how many days its going on?
is it a result of excess alchohol and oily food or what?
what are your other physical and mental sufferings.
do you have other problems like
- bloating of stomach
- flatulance ( lower and upper )
- sour eructations
- does the flatulance bring you any relief.
- what aggravates it
- what relieves it
- which time of the day is it worst.
how is your temperament,
which kind of weather you are uncomfortable with,
what are your cravings and aversions,
what exactly do you feel physically and mentally when you are suffering at its worst.
♡ rishimba last decade
Leonard James
I believe that Nat Phos 6x biochemic cell salt can help you to overcome your GERD.
You are invited to visit:
http://www.abchomeopathy.com/forum2.php/25315/
I do hope that you will stop all drugs like Nexium Zantac and others prescribed by specialists who seem to have done their best to ensure that you are a patient for the rest of your life.
Do not lose hope as Nat Phos will cure you.
I believe that Nat Phos 6x biochemic cell salt can help you to overcome your GERD.
You are invited to visit:
http://www.abchomeopathy.com/forum2.php/25315/
I do hope that you will stop all drugs like Nexium Zantac and others prescribed by specialists who seem to have done their best to ensure that you are a patient for the rest of your life.
Do not lose hope as Nat Phos will cure you.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
Thank you rishimba and Joe De Livera. It will take several days for me to get to all your particulars rishimba as I type very slowly and have other duties. I will, however, locate some Nat Phos 6x Joe. I am on no prescriptions. I am trying melatonin in a timed release to sleep. Ill report back once Ive tried the Nat Phos 6x.
Leonard James last decade
Joe, I found some Nat Phos 6X locally. I assume this is used sublingually. Is that correct?
Leonard James last decade
I hope that the NP is the Biochemic cell salt as the Homeopathic version will not help.
Yes the tablets are taken 2 per dose after every meal. They will dissolve on the tongue.
Yes the tablets are taken 2 per dose after every meal. They will dissolve on the tongue.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
I missed your reference to Melatonin which you use to help you to sleep.
Arnica 6c in the wet dose will have the same effect and you will discover that it will promote deep restful sleep.
The wet dose is made by inserting 3 pellets of the remedy into a 500 ml bottle of spring water and after it dissolves the water is shaken hard to bubble and a teaspoonful is sipped twice daily.
Arnica 6c in the wet dose will have the same effect and you will discover that it will promote deep restful sleep.
The wet dose is made by inserting 3 pellets of the remedy into a 500 ml bottle of spring water and after it dissolves the water is shaken hard to bubble and a teaspoonful is sipped twice daily.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
The bottle says the following:
Natrum Phos. 6X
Contains: Natrum Phosphoricum 6X H.P.U.S. (Sodium Phosphate) in a base of lactose USP
Compounded according to the biochemic theory of Dr. W. H. Schuessler
Hyland's Homeopathic
P&S Laboratories
Los Angeles
Natrum Phos. 6X
Contains: Natrum Phosphoricum 6X H.P.U.S. (Sodium Phosphate) in a base of lactose USP
Compounded according to the biochemic theory of Dr. W. H. Schuessler
Hyland's Homeopathic
P&S Laboratories
Los Angeles
Leonard James last decade
The NP you have got is the correct one.
You should experience relief from your GERD symptoms within 15 minutes after a meal.
Report response.
You should experience relief from your GERD symptoms within 15 minutes after a meal.
Report response.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
take nat phos as joe advised, its beneficial for your problems.
in case you need specific homoeopathic remedies to cure it permanently, you can come back and answer my questions.
in case you need specific homoeopathic remedies to cure it permanently, you can come back and answer my questions.
♡ rishimba last decade
No relief last night. I have no problems after meals or throughout the day. I have problems at bedtime. I must sit up in a chair to try to sleep. I get some relief with water, but then eliminating it keeps me awake part of the night. The bottle says to take 4 tabs 4 times a day. Should I just increase the dose? Would it help if I tried some once the burning starts at night? Last night I took two after dinner and two before bed but none once the burning started. (Thank you Joe and rishimba for your help.)
Leonard James last decade
You are cleared to take the maximum dose of 4 tablets 3 times daily but unless it is essential I would prefer that you do not use the fourth dose if possible as you can expect a bitter taste in your mouth even with 3 tablets per dose twice daily. This is not a matter of serious concern as this problem is quickly resolved when you stop this remedy.
It occurs to me that you may benefit from a staggered dose of 2 before and 2 after each meal as this may perhaps help to condition your gastric acids.
In your first post you mentioned that you felt the burning when you lay down and this confirms that you have Hiatus Hernia. This occurs when the gastric juice leaks up into the esophagus and come right up to your throat. It is essential that you do not lie down after a meal for about 3 hours as this will only encourage the gastric juice to leak upwards.
You would obviously have been suffering from your ailment for some time already and if you had treated it at first with Nat Phos 6x your would not have reached this present status.
You must avoid large meals and of course red meat and all fats and dairy products. Fish and chicken in limited quantities and easily digested vegetables well cooked and starch is OK All food must be prepared at home under strictly supervised conditions.
Your diet must be bland and you can experiment with fruits. Apples are reputed to be of use to help your condition. Stay off sugar as this too causes more distress.
Eat small meals and never permit your stomach to go hungry as this causes an excess of acid to be discharged and can cause hunger pains. Keep some biscuits handy and they should be without sugar.
You stated that you have to sleep sitting up and this confirms that you have Hiatus Hernia. You can lift your bed on the head side to be at a slope downwards to ensure that your gastric juices stay in the stomacn and of course you must finish your dinner about 3 hours before sleep.
I presume that you have read the post 'Reflux Acidity' on:
http://www.abchomeopathy.com/forum2.php/25315/
Please feel free to post your response as often as is possible and I wish you all the best to overcome your present condition.
It occurs to me that you may benefit from a staggered dose of 2 before and 2 after each meal as this may perhaps help to condition your gastric acids.
In your first post you mentioned that you felt the burning when you lay down and this confirms that you have Hiatus Hernia. This occurs when the gastric juice leaks up into the esophagus and come right up to your throat. It is essential that you do not lie down after a meal for about 3 hours as this will only encourage the gastric juice to leak upwards.
You would obviously have been suffering from your ailment for some time already and if you had treated it at first with Nat Phos 6x your would not have reached this present status.
You must avoid large meals and of course red meat and all fats and dairy products. Fish and chicken in limited quantities and easily digested vegetables well cooked and starch is OK All food must be prepared at home under strictly supervised conditions.
Your diet must be bland and you can experiment with fruits. Apples are reputed to be of use to help your condition. Stay off sugar as this too causes more distress.
Eat small meals and never permit your stomach to go hungry as this causes an excess of acid to be discharged and can cause hunger pains. Keep some biscuits handy and they should be without sugar.
You stated that you have to sleep sitting up and this confirms that you have Hiatus Hernia. You can lift your bed on the head side to be at a slope downwards to ensure that your gastric juices stay in the stomacn and of course you must finish your dinner about 3 hours before sleep.
I presume that you have read the post 'Reflux Acidity' on:
http://www.abchomeopathy.com/forum2.php/25315/
Please feel free to post your response as often as is possible and I wish you all the best to overcome your present condition.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
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