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  • jasonking92
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    May 14, 2014 at 10:09 am
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    #3419

    Hi,
    I don’t take anti acids much, unless I really need one.

    My only problem is I’ve always got an ache at the top of stomach and I need to protect my esophagus to let it heal. I don’t want to go back on PPI’s because it feels like food is stuck in my stomach when I do.

    Does anyone have a solution to protect the esophagus from acid whilst I’m healing with the low FP diet?

    JI
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    May 14, 2014 at 4:38 pm
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    #3421

    Ask your doctor if the prescription Carafate might help. It is supposed to coat and soothe the esophagus and stomach.

    Norm Robillard
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    May 15, 2014 at 4:22 pm
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    #3425

    Drinking a half cup of dilute sodium bicarb might also be helpful for small amounts of acid in the esophagus. Say only about 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. The idea is to neutralize small amounts of acid in the esophagus, but limit the impact to your overall stomach acidity levels. Not guaranteed, just a thought.

    Jaeme
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    May 18, 2014 at 4:02 pm
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    #3449

    Make sure Carafate rx is for liquid, not tablets.

    Kelly
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    May 23, 2014 at 2:52 am
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    #3501

    I’ve read that certain herbs called demulcents are soothing to the lining of the digestive system. I have Slippery Elm for that purpose.

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