Oh, No!!!!! - Page 2

hotreds · 09-17-2009, 06:57 PM

Ditto- feel better soon! If you have "acid reflux" I'm surprised it was not suggested to take a couple antacids before going to bed!

longknocker · 09-17-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Ditto- feel better soon! If you have "acid reflux" I'm surprised it was not suggested to take a couple antacids before going to bed!

That, Too; but he told me to be sure and take Nexium 1hr before evening meal. According to Him, it works much better in the evening before going to bed. You're standing on your feet most of the time in the mornings, so the reflux doesn't bother you as much.

cort · 09-17-2009, 07:38 PM

That sucks Greg!! Keep your head up buddy I am sure all will be well soon.

09-17-2009, 08:34 PM

Get well soon, Greg!! I hate to hear that your feeling ill, my friend.

icehog3 · 09-17-2009, 10:12 PM

Greg, hope you can kick this crud quickly with the doctor's advice....although, glad the smoking advice is temporary.

Jbailey · 09-17-2009, 10:17 PM

Sorry to hear about this Greg. Hope you can get this cleared up soon.

longknocker · 09-18-2009, 02:51 AM

Thanks for all the Advice & Well wishes, Friends!

Feeling much better this morning, although I didn't sleep very well last nite. Chest congestion is much improved and no heartburn/reflux noted. Need to get on an exercise regime, now!

Poronico · 09-18-2009, 03:11 AM

A really good non medicinal way to alleviate Acid reflux is raw almonds. chew and swallow 2-4 raw almonds and give it about 45 seconds heartburn will go away due to the natural oils in the nuts.

Good Luck!

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Well, Inmates, I've done it now. Let myself go too long. Thought I had a persistent cold with chronic cough, sore throat, and occasional heartburn. Saw an ENT friend of mine today and He diagnosed me with "Acid Reflux"! Apparently one of the common symptons is a constant need to clear your throat and "hoarseness", as well as sore throat. He put me on some antibiotics, steroids, bronchodilators for my chest, and Nexium. Recommendations are:

1. Lose any extra weight. (Need to definitely do that!)
2. Don't work out near bedtime. (What's a "Workout"?)

3. Limit alcohol, caffeine, and fizzy beverages. (Is there anything else you can drink?)
4. Don't Smoke!

Just thought I would pass this along for any inmates who might be having similar symptoms.

Thanks for listening!

Greg

longknocker · 09-18-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Poronico

A really good non medicinal way to alleviate Acid reflux is raw almonds. chew and swallow 2-4 raw almonds and give it about 45 seconds heartburn will go away due to the natural oils in the nuts.

Good Luck!

Thanks, Jesse!

14holestogie · 09-18-2009, 04:27 AM

Get better, Greg. Clear them lungs up for the YBOR, my friend.

longknocker · 09-18-2009, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Get better, Greg. Clear them lungs up for the YBOR, my friend.

Thanks, Brother! I might need to pace myself in
"Training" for That One!

kenstogie · 09-18-2009, 08:26 AM

Almonds, hmmmm I never knew.

Poronico · 09-18-2009, 02:09 PM

its a well kept family secret

my dad used to have ulcers really really bad. To the point drinking water would give him reflux, one of his buddies at work let him in on some ancient remedy and 8 months later his ulcers were gone.

BlackDog · 09-18-2009, 03:07 PM

As one who has acid reflux for a decade or more, I can tell you that Protonix or Prevacid are your friends.
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The Poet · 09-18-2009, 03:12 PM

Feel better soon Greg, and do what I do in the future - stay the hell away from doctors! If they don't kill you outright, they will kill all the joy in your life, so what's the point of living anyway?

No offense to the doctors on this board - I'm sure you're the exceptions.

09-18-2009, 03:23 PM

I had GERD for 15 years Greg, whatever you do don't let this go. I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus in 2000 and had surgery to tighten up a weak stomach sphincter valve that December. That stuff will tear up your pipes, get into your lungs and just make life miserable. At my five year checkup and scope my doc said there was no sign of Barrett's anymore. Whew!

I went without heartburn for nine years and started having bad attacks again this summer so I went back to see him. An xray shows I have a minor hiatal hernia opening up again so I'm back on the Prilosec which is working very well.

Take care of yourself!

longknocker · 09-19-2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by gui_tarzan

I had GERD for 15 years Greg, whatever you do don't let this go. I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus in 2000 and had surgery to tighten up a weak stomach sphincter valve that December. That stuff will tear up your pipes, get into your lungs and just make life miserable. At my five year checkup and scope my doc said there was no sign of Barrett's anymore. Whew!

I went without heartburn for nine years and started having bad attacks again this summer so I went back to see him. An xray shows I have a minor hiatal hernia opening up again so I'm back on the Prilosec which is working very well.

Take care of yourself!

Thanks for the advice, Brother, and stay healthy yourself!

Scottw · 09-18-2009, 06:21 PM

Greg,all the best. I wish I could offer you some advice but I could lose 30 pound, smoke regularly, watch TV before bed and drink alcohol whenever possible. Hope you get better though.

Don Fernando · 09-20-2009, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

1. Lose any extra weight. (Need to definitely do that!)
2. Don't work out near bedtime. (What's a "Workout"?)

3. Limit alcohol, caffeine, and fizzy beverages. (Is there anything else you can drink?)

I'm on a diet now and while I had the same issues as you, I found out that it's pretty simple to stick to healthy food in small portions, and that there is are a lot of non fizzy beverages that taste quite nice.

longknocker · 09-20-2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I'm on a diet now and while I had the same issues as you, I found out that it's pretty simple to stick to healthy food in small portions, and that there is are a lot of non fizzy beverages that taste quite nice.

I do need to start eating healthy! 2.5 pounds lost already!

09-17-2009, 06:57 PM	#1
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Ditto- feel better soon! If you have "acid reflux" I'm surprised it was not suggested to take a couple antacids before going to bed! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

09-17-2009, 07:38 PM	#3
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! That sucks Greg!! Keep your head up buddy I am sure all will be well soon.

09-17-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Get well soon, Greg!! I hate to hear that your feeling ill, my friend.

09-17-2009, 10:12 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,927 Trading: (60)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Greg, hope you can kick this crud quickly with the doctor's advice....although, glad the smoking advice is temporary. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,218 Trading: (17)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Sorry to hear about this Greg. Hope you can get this cleared up soon. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

09-18-2009, 02:51 AM	#7
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,233 Trading: (82)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Thanks for all the Advice & Well wishes, Friends! Feeling much better this morning, although I didn't sleep very well last nite. Chest congestion is much improved and no heartburn/reflux noted. Need to get on an exercise regime, now!

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14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Get better, Greg. Clear them lungs up for the YBOR, my friend. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

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09-18-2009, 02:09 PM	#13
Poronico Teh Forever Noob Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jesse Location: Bonney Lake, Wa Posts: 868 Trading: (5)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! its a well kept family secret my dad used to have ulcers really really bad. To the point drinking water would give him reflux, one of his buddies at work let him in on some ancient remedy and 8 months later his ulcers were gone. __________________ Fellows, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pocket, you better use them to call the tailor. "TMIMITW"

09-18-2009, 03:07 PM	#14
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! As one who has acid reflux for a decade or more, I can tell you that Protonix or Prevacid are your friends. Posted via Mobile Device

09-18-2009, 03:12 PM	#15
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Feel better soon Greg, and do what I do in the future - stay the hell away from doctors! If they don't kill you outright, they will kill all the joy in your life, so what's the point of living anyway? No offense to the doctors on this board - I'm sure you're the exceptions.

09-18-2009, 03:23 PM	#16
gui_tarzan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oh, No!!!!! I had GERD for 15 years Greg, whatever you do don't let this go. I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus in 2000 and had surgery to tighten up a weak stomach sphincter valve that December. That stuff will tear up your pipes, get into your lungs and just make life miserable. At my five year checkup and scope my doc said there was no sign of Barrett's anymore. Whew! I went without heartburn for nine years and started having bad attacks again this summer so I went back to see him. An xray shows I have a minor hiatal hernia opening up again so I'm back on the Prilosec which is working very well. Take care of yourself!

09-18-2009, 06:21 PM	#18
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Greg,all the best. I wish I could offer you some advice but I could lose 30 pound, smoke regularly, watch TV before bed and drink alcohol whenever possible. Hope you get better though.