Starting to wonder..

I was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem as I have been for the past couple weeks.. in early November, I started to get heartburn so bad, I would have to make myself throw up so I didn’t have any acid in my stomach. I tried my medication and everything I know to help with the indigestion, but the acid was just too much. I was diagnosed with Acid Reflux earlier this year and it really sucks because I don’t know how I can even have that since I have to be very picky about my diet since I’m a kidney patient. Well, I started to constantly throw up and I knew something was wrong. After a long hospital stay, the doctor told me my pancreas was inflamed. I’ve never had problems with my pancreas before, so it really threw me off. Has anyone else had this problem? 🤔

& no, I’m not pregnant lol.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

HI Tazer,

I had pancreatitis once so bad I was hospitalized for three days. Since then, I have had very few very mild attacks. i do not throw up but suffer but get bad cramping mid abdomen. Once you have had a attack, you know what is happening. Inflammation is my middle name. I have psoriatic arthritis which is an autoimmune disease. People think it is just the joints that get affected, but it is everything that gets inflammation.

I had gallbladder surgery prior to this attack. But that is often the cause. Medications can also affect the pancreas. I wish I could say it was something I ate, but it wasn't. It was worse pain than a gallbladder attack.

So sorry you are having this issue

pancreasfoundation.org/pati...

[Charlene_Coxhead]

Acid burn if very common and a lot worse when you lie down, well that's what I find. My consultant advised raising the head end of the bed to keep the acid where it is meant to be and I have to say it has helped a lot. Don't make yourself sick your body will get rid of it if it needs to. Making yourself sick is going to affect your electrolytes and all those things are already an issue with kidney disease.

Its not really food related it's just another sign tour kidneys aren't working the way they should be. I'm sorry to say this disease isn't just about the kidneys it gives you other health complications too.

Mention it to you renal doctor has they might want to prescribe something as there are things that can be done.

I used wooden blankets, it's worth a go.

Hope it helps

Charlene

[steve680]

It's possible you have metabolic acidosis as vomiting is one of he symptoms, and acidosis is not uncommon among people with kidney disease. Basically, one's kidneys don't eliminate enough acids in your urine and the acids build up in your blood. A basic metabolic panel will tell you what your bicarbonate (CO2) levels are; a low value could indicate acidosis. If the doctor determines you have acidosis, it is easy to treat. To prevent acidosis from occurring in the first place:

1) Drink plenty of water.

2) Limit alcohol. It can increase acid buildup. It can also dehydrate you.

3) Manage your diabetes, if you have it.

4) Follow directions when you take your medications.

5) Eat alkaline diet (fruits and vegetables).

6) Limit meat, dairy and acidic beverages like soda and coffee.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to steve680]

Thanks for info. I was recently diagnosed with hyperuricemia and Doctor gave me similar advice and prescribed a medicine.

[Hidden in reply to steve680]

Well I do take a sodium bicarbonate every day. It was twice a day but I feel like it made me dizzy and effected my blood sugar. So I asked if I could take it once a day and my nephrologist allowed it. I take my medication everyday, but I have to wait until the holidays are over to see a GI doctor and hopefully get my stomach scoped. Thank you for your reply!

[Mandelin]

I ended up in the hospital a couple years ago because acid had taken over my whole body, I didn’t know it was acid, thought once it went to my back I was having heart issues. They gave me Mylanta with something else and it took it away instantly. I carry Mylanta with me always now, but have only used it a couple of times. Ask your doctor is it is ok for you to use.

[Betsysue2002]

How about tums ?

[Hidden in reply to Betsysue2002]

I’ve tried Tums, but they don’t work. At all. I’m on a prescription for my acid reflux, and they’ve been a miracle worker.

[BBland]

I recently ( in October ) had an endoscopy and colonoscopy due to acid reflux. They found eosinophils in my esophagus and a " pre cancerous " polyp. They put me on a low dose of protonix and I haven't had any acid reflux at all.

I've also started having trouble breathing ( wheezing , whistling and slight cough ) since taking protonix all that has stopped.

Good luck to you .

God bless.

[JimVanHorn]

Ibuprofen caused all my re-flux and when I stopped it, the re-flux disappeared. I eat a small dinner now and a larger lunch.