Functional Gerd/Heartburn

[Canadian77]

Good day everyone, has anyone ever researched this topic ?

I was diagnosed with AIG few months back, started EOD injections and recently developed what feels like heartburn, which I have never had before. The pain is usually in bottom chest area and is accompanied with flatulence and burping.

I read that people with AIG/PA have what they call Functional upper GI symptoms and no acid damage is actually being done.

Ill post the data I found : jgld.ro/jgld/index.php/jgld...

Any input is appreciated as my Dr is pushing me to take PPI's

Thank you

[Orchard33]

I would advise against PPIs which are know to induce PA with long term use. Long term I found they began to make the symptoms worse. I regret taking them and stopped over a year ago with no adverse medium term reactions. I take other remedies now to sooth my stomach/gut.

[Canadian77 in reply to Orchard33]

Thanks. May I ask what symptoms you had for Dr to give you PPI?

What do you take now to sooth stomach?

[Orchard33 in reply to Canadian77]

Reflux and acidity. Use Symprove and Slippery Elm or Marshmallow root. Try to avoid anything vaguely resembling stress.

[Canadian77 in reply to Orchard33]

You haven't had issues since?

[Orchard33]

No. Just an short term transition with some symptoms

[Canadian77 in reply to Orchard33]

Wish I could get Symprove in Canada.

How much Elm and mushroom did you take?

[Orchard33 in reply to Canadian77]

I sprinkle a teaspoon on porage every morning. Slippery Elm tried and tested. About to do the same with marshmallow root. Shame about Symprove. Something similar?

[Canadian77 in reply to Orchard33]

There is this: theculturedcoconut.com/

Let me know what you think, says it has 4 trillion gut bacteria

[Orchard33 in reply to Canadian77]

Looks good. Worth a try.