Hi,
It’s awhile since I have posted because I have been away in the UK for a couple of weeks and have not been near a computer. I went, knowing that I would be eating and drinking quite a bit so I did not mess about with my acid reflux medication. I just doubled the dose back to the 20 mg of Omeprazole that I used to be on before my doctors cut it to 10mg and I must say I never had any problems with acid reflux. I did not have a sniff of heartburn the whole time I was away and I ate and drank what I wanted. I wish I could return to the happy days of ignorance when I did not know that taking the acid reflux medication can be bad for you long term.
Since returning to Cyprus I have reverted back to only taking the medication when I know in advance that I am going to upset my stomach with the wrong food or drink and of course I revert to the usual lifestyle changes that are required to keep acid reflux at bay. Of course this does not work all of the time and I often get heartburn with things like cereal and bread so I just take normal antacids on those occasions or if I want an instant cure I take bicarbonate of soda in some water. This seems to neutralize the acid immediately but it does not last too long and I have never looked at the side effects you can get by taking too much bicarbonate of soda. So if anyone out there knows of any problems with taking it I would appreciate hearing from you.
I also practice positional therapy when in bed by raising my head and torso to stop acid rising into the esophagus but wish I had the luxury of an electrical adjustable bed which is a lot easier to use and much more comfortable.
