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Old 02-04-2007, 07:34 PM   #1
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Thumbs up Effective alternative treatment for GERD

Hey Folks:

I've been suffering from acid reflux for some about eight years now. I've been scoped, etc., and been on all the usual drugs (Prevacid, etc.). The drugs were effective in tamping down the reflux but they gave me a very weak stomach, I believe, and a kind of sick feeling. Recently I started going to a naturopath and she recommended the following:

GI-Encap (from Thorne), 1 capsule
HMF Forte (Acidophilus also from Thorne), 1 capsule

I've never felt better. My symptoms have been entirely relieved: no reflux and no side effects. If you are open to this kind of treatment, I'd consider talking to a naturopath and asking about this treatment.

I would also be careful to buy only supplements from reputable providers like Thorne. There are a number of reports that the potency of over-the-counter supplements varies widely by manufacturer, particularly those brands that seem to have the most space at your local drug store. I'd go with a naturopath's recommendation, instead, despite the significant additional expense.

I hope it works for you!

Jude

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Re: Effective alternative treatment for GERD

Hi Jude,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! I have LPR with very occasional heartburn. I currently am taking Pepcid as the PPIs cause way too many side effects for me. It doesn't really seem to help to be honest. I do take a probiotic (the pearl) as well as multivitamins. Can you order the Thorne products online? Where did you get these supplements? How long have you been taking them? Thanks for the alternative information!
Kathy

 
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Re: Effective alternative treatment for GERD

Thanks Jude !

I will check into this product.

I am currently taking Digest Gold with meals, plus refrigerated probiotics between meals.

It sure cannot harm us to try new things, but I am too chicken to try the ACV as my stomach is so inflamed.

 
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Re: Effective alternative treatment for GERD

I am trying to find the HMF Forte, but have had no luck. I searched and have had no luck.

Is it under a different name?

Thanks

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Re: Effective alternative treatment for GERD

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Thanks Jude !

I will check into this product.

I am currently taking Digest Gold with meals, plus refrigerated probiotics between meals.

It sure cannot harm us to try new things, but I am too chicken to try the ACV as my stomach is so inflamed.

Ish.........you're the first person I"ve heard say their "stomach" was so inflamed, which is "gastritis". Curious how long you've had it, and are you taking any PPI's? I've had gastritis for a zillion years, but never had a really severe attack & ended up in the hospital on Protonix.

Now I'm getting symptoms I never had before. Heartburn with almost everything (very restricted diet), and I've heard the other side affects. So I'm trying to find out more information from others who have gastritis.

Thanks...............carole

 
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