A week in the life of an acid reflux sufferer

I’ve been having a really hectic week and have been using a combination of acid reflux medication and more natural cures all week to try and curb my acid reflux.

My week started with a fishing trip on a boat. I did not take any medication for this but also did not eat any food that sets off my heartburn before the trip.

Next day (Saturday) was a football and rugby world cup semi final day so I had my Proton pump inhibitor that morning because I knew I would be spending the day in the pub.

Sunday was spent out on my friend’s boat so no medication was required but again I ate only food that I know does not set off my acid reflux. Avoiding fatty foods, caffeine, and the other usual suspects meant a good day was had without any sign of reflux. Of course the acid reflux medication taken the day before was still probably working as well.

Monday was spent with friends who where going home to the UK so medication was required.

Tuesday was a shopping trip to Ikea in Nicosia, no medication required.

Wednesday saw more friends departing to the UK, medication required.

Thursday was a party at our friends who live only a couple of doors from us, this needed lots of drugs to combat the heartburn.

Friday was a quiet day which gave us a chance to return to my normal acid reflux diet and no medication.

Saturday afternoon was spent with friends returning to Saudi Arabia and the evening was the rugby world final another big day and I had to take my Proton Pump Inhibitor.

Sunday we went on a bus trip to Nicosia race course. I was not sure about this on as we were on a coach without a toilet and no stops so the beer had to be curbed. I decided not to take anything and just watch what I ate. This turned out ok and I did not have any acid reflux symptoms.

Today we seem to be free from holiday makers and so I can get back to my diet in earnest.

But by planning ahead I have been able to only take the acid reflux medication on the days I really need it and then switch to my acid reflux diet on other days. It is much better and safer that taking conventional medication every day.

Acid reflux and holidays do not mix

The last few weeks have been very busy here in Cyprus and not very good for my acid reflux. There have been plenty of friends out on holiday so again much eating and drinking.

One friend has just received a container of household goods from the UK and we have been working on that. Of course every 10 minutes a beer is required to quench the thirst an it really has not been good and bouts of heartburn have been regular occurrences.

We have also helped the same friend put his new boat in the water and again every time we have gone onboard it had to include a good amount of beer. I really will be glad when all the holiday makers go home although I could try to say no to the beer (maybe not). Just have to take more acid reflux medication.

Not only is the reflux bad but my diet is also suffering and it seems I am putting on weight again. Gaining weight also does not help the acid reflux or health in general, so the vicious circle starts again.

Hopefully everything will be back to normal soon and we can get back on track and try some more natural cures for acid reflux. That is until Christmas which can be one of the most stressful periods for acid reflux sufferers. But that’s another story.