Thread: Indigestion

No. I've had ultrasound scans, and while I have a small abnormality with the shape of my lower stomach, it's not this.

A for effort though.

If it's GERD a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar can really help as well (it neutralizes the acid)- it tastes kind of nasty, though, but that's a small price to pay for relief.

Try Ranitidine (Ranadine) which works for me.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

If it's GERD a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar can really help as well (it neutralizes the acid)- it tastes kind of nasty, though, but that's a small price to pay for relief.

The Midget had me drinking coconut oil a little while back. It seemed to make things worse and tasted terrible.

I've got some cider vinegar, but that tastes disgusting. Can't I just drink cider instead?

JJ, if it works for you great. I never liked the idea that the dosing was twice daily. Much easier for people to remember a once daily dose like Omeprazole. It does have a different mechanism of action as well, which may be the reason it works well for some, but not others.

Marmite, I would skip the home remedies and try the Omeprazole 20mg daily.

^^

Sadly, it's the vinegar part that's beneficial.

My wife suffers from GERD occasionally, and the apple cider vinegar always helps.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Marmite, I would skip the home remedies and try the Omeprazole 20mg daily.

I will take one before lunch, as breakfast of fruit & yoghurt never gives me a problem.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Marmite, I would skip the home remedies and try the Omeprazole 20mg daily.

I will take one before lunch, as breakfast of fruit & yoghurt never gives me a problem.

I would try taking it for a few weeks before you decide if it helps or not.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

No. I've had ultrasound scans, and while I have a small abnormality with the shape of my lower stomach, it's not this.

A for effort though.

Even with ultrasound it could be easily missed. What kind of specialist do you see for a hernia?

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I would go see a good ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) physician if you want to confirm the diagnosis of a hiatal hernia.

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

JJ, if it works for you great. I never liked the idea that the dosing was twice daily. Much easier for people to remember a once daily dose like Omeprazole. It does have a different mechanism of action as well, which may be the reason it works well for some, but not others.

Marmite, I would skip the home remedies and try the Omeprazole 20mg daily.

I don't dose twice a day, and nor should you need to. I take it once a week if that. However, back in the UK I was taking it daily.

Ranitidine 50mg twice daily is the normal dose to maintain blood levels needed to prevent an ulcer or GERD. If you only need to take it occasionally, you will not always reep the benefit of the drug. Again, if it works for you, great.

I haven't read the comments about GERD or an ulcer. My comments are in reference to general indigestion. My misunderstanding.

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

I haven't read the comments about GERD or an ulcer. My comments are in reference to general indigestion. My misunderstanding.

Really shouldn't be taking it for just indigestion unless you follow the normal dose. It's kinda like taking your heart medicine only when you have chest pain. Of course, that does not include NTG sublingually for angina pain.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

The problem occurs when fresh baguettes are pulled out of the oven

Originally Posted by DrAndy

try changing your diet

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

I have a small abnormality with the shape of my lower stomach

it hardly shows, try a corset

Originally Posted by FailSafe

If it's GERD a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar can really help as well (it neutralizes the acid)- it tastes kind of nasty, though, but that's a small price to pay for relief.

Does this have to be consumed neat? I used to have a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, didn't taste so bad then.

Day 3 of the meds (1 a day) and it has made quite a difference today.

I think this is the first time I've ever taken meds that do what they're supposed to do.

^ What about the Asshole Pills ?

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

^ What about the Asshole Pills ?

Obviously not...

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Day 3 of the meds (1 a day) and it has made quite a difference today.

I think this is the first time I've ever taken meds that do what they're supposed to do.

and you are eating the same food?

You've had this for 4 years now ?

You seen a Doctor ?, maybe you have n ulcer

Try putting a lining on your stomach, drink milk or cream or tomato juice before you eat

I get indigestion now and again, mainly after too many of them fizzy piss Thai beers

I'm OK when I sit up, it's when I try and sleep I get all that acid come up

I have cured it by eating toothpaste before

Chewing gum always works for me.

Originally Posted by DrAndy

and you are eating the same food?

Yep.

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

You've had this for 4 years now ?

More like 10.

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

You seen a Doctor ?, maybe you have n ulcer

Yes. I saw the 'specialist' gastro-whatever-doctor at Bumrungrad. A typically useless prick that you find at these boutique hospitals.

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

Try putting a lining on your stomach, drink milk or cream or tomato juice before you eat

Don't work for me.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Chewing gum always works for me.

Not for me.

I'm no Doctor, but does sound like you are sensitive to gluten mate.

Oh well, I'm looking for a new breadmaker if you can deliver it to Bangkok