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**PAULW** · 05-12-2010, 07:14 PM

Do you take anything for the reflux, after a lot of faffing about with differant drugs Rennies,gaviston I stumbled onto RANITIDINE which I now get on prescription I take one a day and 95% of the time I can eat anything I want without any fear of reflux.

**Two_Sheds** · 05-12-2010, 07:36 PM

Mr TS and his mum are on ranitidine too

**Two_Sheds** · 05-12-2010, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by Cosmo and Dibs View Post

... I can relax after a full-size meal.

What do you eat for your main meal?

Hasn't your GP given you a diet sheet?

**Cosmo and Dibs** · 05-12-2010, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post

What do you eat for your main meal?

Hasn't your GP given you a diet sheet?

I eat whatever the rest of the family eat- your standard meals. Spuds, salads, pasta, etc.

My GP will not offer me any diet advice as he says that it is not down to what I eat. I've asked to be referred to a dietician but he won't do it.

I've told him I eat around 1000 calories a day, but I'm not sure he believes me as I'm only just under normal weight for my height.

**Cosmo and Dibs** · 05-12-2010, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by PAULW View Post

Do you take anything for the reflux, after a lot of faffing about with differant drugs Rennies,gaviston I stumbled onto RANITIDINE which I now get on prescription I take one a day and 95% of the time I can eat anything I want without any fear of reflux.

I take Nexium. I've tried all the other on offer, to no avail.

My problem is not so much acid coming into my mouth, it is the choking effect I feel after eating. My GP says that a minority of people who have acid-reflux get a choking sensation. This is what I have.

**lizzylemon** · 05-12-2010, 07:52 PM

A: get a different doctor

B: try chick pea based foods like humus - it's very high protein / energy. Nuts are good too.

**Cosmo and Dibs** · 05-12-2010, 07:58 PM

I'm worried about changing GPs as I'd have to go through the rigmarole again of explaining the whole sorry mess.

I'd give anything to just eat some cereal for breakfast and a small sarnie for lunch.

**geoff** · 05-12-2010, 08:01 PM

You could try Complan, or have a look round a decent sports shop or mountaineering shop. The makers of Complan used to have a recipe book, they might still have one
Try putting a few things into Google; sports nutrition, energy bar, pete bland sports, cotswold outdoor
I have diabetes and have found the dietician at my local hospital very helpful and approachable. See if your GP will get you a referral
There must be a British Dietetic or Nutritionists Association

Best of Luck Geoff

**Glutton4...** · 05-12-2010, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Cosmo and Dibs View Post

I'm worried about changing GPs as I'd have to go through the rigmarole again of explaining the whole sorry mess.

I'd give anything to just eat some cereal for breakfast and a small sarnie for lunch.

I would definitely ask for a second opinion! I take it you've had a good 'google?'

**PAULW** · 05-12-2010, 08:34 PM

Gavilast is an over the counter form of RANITIDINE

**Dottie** · 05-12-2010, 08:55 PM

[QUOTE=Cosmo and Dibs;776253]I eat whatever the rest of the family eat- your standard meals. Spuds, salads, pasta, etc.

Well if you can eat standard stuff, then why not just take a portion of food from the night before to work the next day?

**bishop** · 05-12-2010, 09:08 PM

if you want a massive high energy boost, creatine mixed with pineapple juice or a sports drink.creatine can be bought in most sport shops or health food shops, i use it when i am training,

**lizzylemon** · 05-12-2010, 11:43 PM

The complan stuff is a good idea - if you're struggling to eat, it's not just energy that you need but all the healthy vits and mins too, after all they're the things that help the body work efficiently and complan has the correct balance needed.

I really would try to push for another doctor. I know it's a bit of a hassle but most GPs at surgeries 'specialise' these days so ask for one that has greater knowledge of nutrition etc before you start and you'll be talking to some one who 'get's' you from word go. Sure better 30 mins of explanation again than a life time of acid reflux and food suppliments

**Two_Sheds** · 06-12-2010, 07:30 AM

OK, I had a google too (cos I'm interested in new stuff)

"ask your GP to refer you to a gastroenterologist, who will be able to use an endoscope to look into your oesophagus and stomach. If acid is managing to escape from the stomach in the direction of the throat, it needs to be controlled.

The doctors should also think about whether you have an infection with a stomach bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. This is known to cause ulcers, but it can also worsen the sorts of symptoms you are getting.

H. pylori infection can usually be diagnosed with a blood test. If you are carrying the bacteria, it can be eradicated with a two-week cocktail of antibiotics and acid-reducing drugs"

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