Does anyone have a problem with "acid reflux"... Daytime as well as night?

[CJ49]

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I've had reflux disease and Barrett’s esophagus since being told I had PD. It got better with meds, Nexium, but I believe it is back in full force.

I've read where it is part of PD.

[move4parkinsons]

I have recently been introduced to this book and it is one of the most practical books on nutrition and Parkinsons I have read and she deals with acid reflux.

nutritionucanlivewith.com/e... .

I am not a medic so I would suggest you talk to your medical team also

[Chalkie]

I have suffered with Acid Reflux for over 20 years, but was only diagnosed with PD 5 years ago, so I do not necessarily believe the two are connected.

I have a Hiatus Hernia which has also led to Barratt's Eusophagus. (and still can't get my GP to refer me for surgery to repair the Hernia - just increases the meds each time they become less effective!).

I currently take Pantoprazole Sodium Sesquihydrate ie "Pantoprazole" 40mm twice daily plus Peptac Liquid after every meal and before bed; I still often have to sleep in a sitting position to avoid choking at night, although that is now less on these current meds. (I was formerly on Lansoprazole).

[harding55]

I too have acid reflux but nexium keeps it under control. I've had a hiatus hernia for at least 30 years but my sisters do too and none of them have PD.

[tlongmire]

I have suffered with Acid Reflux for years; I also have a Hiatus Hernia and Barrett's Esophagus. I have been on Nexium for years and that usually controls it. However, when I get into a bad spell my doctor will have me take a Nexium at night in addition to the one I normally take in the morning. The additional pill is normally taken for a couple weeks.

[gran5-]

ME- TOO. 2 things that helped. I have an adjustable bed. Because of my sleep apnea I sleep on my back with my head and my knees elevated which has given me good sleep. (That sentence sounds as tho English is not my 1st language, too bad ;-9 Also the meds for reflux are not all the same. I use Prilosec, Nexium made me ill. All to say: don't give up, if something is not effective keep trying. Relief is fab.

[CJ49]

Thank you all for the comebacks......

I also have a Hiatus Hernia...........I wonder if that has something to do with PD?

It almost figures, seeing that muscle strength is affected in so many areas such as the esophagus.

[srarndt]

yes, same problem started last year. dx 7 y/ago. I do not think i have a Hiatal Hernia.

(Steve Bisbee, AZ)

[Court]

I have had acid reflux for longer than I care to remember. Many years before I was diagnosed with Parkinsons. I take Gaviscon Advance in liquid form which seems to suit me.

[shasha]

me too i take gaviscon - it works for me

[jillannf6]

hi

i had acid reflux problemsaggravated by stress for years nd i tha snowcome aback.

]i take omeprazole which helps

lol jill

[PatrickW]

yes.