Clarification for Ppiman and Secondtry.........

[Shyman]

Shyman calling.

Ppiman had problems trying to reduce Omeprazole dosage.

One of several drugs in the PPI family (Proton Pump Inhibitors).

Blocking acid production to prevent reflux. I have found several

medicines that help quieten the stomach and digestive issues.

If calmness can be restored and maintained, PPI dosage could

perhaps be reduced. There are lots of antacids to try, I have found

several preparations helpful. Gaviscon soothes, licorice tablets,

peppermint oil, an anti flatulent medicine called Simethicone helps

with bloating and gas. I would suggest that any Afibbers who find

they belch a lot or feel gassy, concentrate on quietening digestion

and you may find that Afib is less frequent.

Secondtry is interested in Ashwaghanda. I cant remember where I

first heard of it, I get lots of health supplement catalogues.

However I know its an Indian herb which has been used for centuries

in connection with stress and anxiety. I get mine from Autoimmune

Institute, but I think there are other suppliers. The dosage is one

capsule a day. It took a few days to feel any benefit, but I did start

to feel less anxious (which in itself helps health problems) but the

most pleasing consequence has been a marked improvement in

my sleeping pattern. A couple of years back I was having prostate

problems, after trying several remedies I came upon Prostaphytol

which for me did what it says on the tin and cut down nightime

bathroom trips to one. Since I have been taking Ashwaghanda

believe it or not, I have had a few through nights.... I'm 81..........

Shyman

[CDreamer]

Liquorice (or Licorice) ALERT

Please be aware that if your liquorice tablets contain liquorice root and many do, that liquorice is contraindicated for anyone with abnormal heart rhythm or high blood pressure so best avoided for anyone with AF. It has been known for anyone over 40 who eats more than a few ounces of Liquorice to end up being hospitalised. Liquorice also interacts with anticoagulants. Many ‘Licorice’ tablets made in the US don’t contain any licorice but anise oil which make them taste similar but ALWAYS check the label and avoid anything with licorice root as an ingredient.

For those in the UK - I bought some liquorice ribbons from Lakeland years ago and had one of the worst AF episodes ever so I learned the hard way, as usual.

[secondtry]

Thanks Shyman, very useful to know and I think I will give it a try. I trust Lamberts Healthcare here in the UK as a supplement supplier and I note they list it and on the subject of prostate I have found their Prostex very good at increasing flow. Have a great day!!

[wilsond]

Thank you for the information

[mjames1]

Another slert. Pepoermint relaxes the LES and can make acid reflux much worse esp if you have hiatal hernia Which many of us with GERD do. Not sure where this list came from but I would be very careful using it as a guide.