Stomach Aciid

[Wynter]

I haven't researched this on the internet, but I am think am having a problem with to much acid and GERD. Sometimes after I eat, I get a naucious (spelling sorry) feeling on my stomach causing me to have to vomit. After doing so and drinking Sprite, I feel better. I wait awhile then dry something else to eat and am ok. The type of food doesn't seem to matter, although with bread it's not as bad. I also period acid reflux, not everyday though. Do you think I need to consider taking one of those acid reducers? I know I will need to check with the doc first.

[HL in NY]

Short answer: Yes. 

Long answer: Due to the drugs we're on, that tend to do a number on stomachs; and the effect of Sjs on stomachs, which are supposed to be pretty juicy and we know how that goes; AND the stress your average Sjoggy is under, yes, I'd diffinitely talk to your doctor about an acid reducer.

I take one twice a day and it's really helped my comfort level.

Heather

[wednesday mc haggis]

wynter

  i dont know if the name is different in the US, but here the drgu nexium is about the best on the market, its fab!! losec is good but takes time to work, i have a stomach ulcer, and losec takes a few days to work for me if it flars up, but one tablet of nexium is instant  relief!!! 

id recommend that one to anyone, and never had any side effects from it, ask your docotor about that and get it prescribed if you can, hopefully it is ssame name where you are hopefully someone here will know

T x

[Scottietottie]

Hi 

I'm on Omeprazole. every so often I need a double dose (always approved by doc) but usually one in the morning does the trick. Part of my problem is also having a hiatal hernia so I don't actually vomit but if I tip the wrong way I end up with stomach acid in my mouth. (Enough to make other people vomit!)

I sleep with the head end of my bed raised so it doesn't slop around when I'm sleeping!

I'd run it past your doc before you take anything though.

Take care - Scottie