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.
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.
Marmite, the correct spelling of what you want is Omeprazole which is marketed as Prilosec in the States and is also marketed as Losec and Omesec. Cimetidine (Tagamet) used to be the main drug to reduce stomach acid and then it became Ranitidine (Zantac). Once the proton pump inhibitors became available, the others were used less to prevent ulcers. In the hospital, we give Omeprazole to just about everyone to prevent "stress ulcers" in patients especially burn patients.
What you might have is GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease which is a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus. Happens a lot when eating spicy foods. Just be careful that you don't get hooked on Omeprazole because it allows you to eat foods previously taboo for you.
Bon Apetit
Last edited by rickschoppers; 05-09-2011 at 08:44 AM.
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.
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.
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Sadly, it's the vinegar part that's beneficial.
My wife suffers from GERD occasionally, and the apple cider vinegar always helps.
I will take one before lunch, as breakfast of fruit & yoghurt never gives me a problem.Originally Posted by rickschoppers
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.
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. It was so severe that if i left work without it i would rather be late and pick it up. I did have a gastroscopy but all was well. The doctor recommended that i stopped eating chocolate, bread and coffee which i rarely drank in the UK. Since living in Thailand i've suffered with it only a few times despite now drinking at least 4-5 coffees a day and a couple of bars of Ritter a week.
Guess as one as said it's different for everyone, but Ranitidine works instantly for me.
Last edited by Jesus Jones; 06-09-2011 at 08:07 AM.
You bullied, you laughed, you lied, you lost!
I haven't read the comments about GERD or an ulcer. My comments are in reference to general indigestion. My misunderstanding.
Originally Posted by Marmite the DogOriginally Posted by DrAndyit hardly shows, try a corsetOriginally 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.
^ What about the Asshole Pills ?
Obviously not...Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii
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.
Yep.Originally Posted by DrAndy
More like 10.Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii
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
Don't work for me.Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii
Not for me.Originally Posted by Boon Mee
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
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