What is the best OTC med for LPR? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

Hamilton92 · 12-14-2006, 09:39 AM

I don't have insurance and can't go to the doctor. My doctor is a wahoo anyway, probably got his medical degree from a cracker jack box.
Well he told me that I don't have acid reflux, GERD or LPR but he prescribed me Prevacid, I asked for the dissolvables because I have trouble swallowing.
Well the Prevacids are not helping.
I burn down low usually in my belly button area.
I just recently started to get the bad burning in my throat. Like down the sides of my throat and behind my ears and tonsils just feels like my throat is on fire!
I have tried several over the counter meds but none of them have really helped so far.
What about rantadine? Does that help LPR? I have those and they're really small tablets that I think I will have no trouble swallowing.
If anyone can suggest a good natural or OTC remedy I will try it gladly!

pappashu · 12-14-2006, 10:09 AM

I had success with coral calcium for reflux. It didn't seem to do much else for me but it won't hurt you. I have found that 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per day,for a few days, works well. This is also real good for different pains. When I tried this natural cure I was living healthier and I know if you cut down on alcohol for a while it helps best.Try these things they work! Good luck!

chikkie14 · 12-15-2006, 02:04 AM

Ginger worked for me.. boil a large chunck in a cup of water and boil i tmore until the water reduced to a half a cup... let it cool a bit and sip it.. really works.. even for nausea and sour mouth. good luck!

Hamilton92 · 12-15-2006, 07:18 AM

My mom gave me some candied ginger. Will that help or do I need fresh ginger?

needaremedy · 12-15-2006, 08:41 AM

I think Zantac works fine. There are times when I have to take it 3 times a day. And there are other days when I only need it at bedtime (my Rx is to take Protonix in the AM and Zantac 75 at bedtime...BTW...I don't think the PPI works at all for me and neither does elimination diet as I experience LPR before I even eat in the morning.)
But if I'm having horrible symptoms, I can take it and feel better within about 20-30 minutes.
And you can get the generic version of it at Target, WalMart, etc for a LOT cheaper than the brand. They just call it "acid reducer" but the active ingredient is the same: ranitidine.