GERD & Heartburn Support Group

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. If you are afflicted with GERD or heartburn, join the group and find support.

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jerycrkdwlr 08/25/2013

Just got off awfull liver tx and now having to deal with gerd with gall stone like attacts that wont leave.Lost gall bladder in early twenties and now 57.Also had bleeding ulser a year and a half ago.Have been changing diet but doesn't seem to help much either.I have large garden and have been told not good to bend over also with this gerd.Going to try and stay positive and keep eye on this forum.

ChattDana 08/25/2013

Hi and welcome. I'm new to this group too, but it has been so helpful. About the not bending over with Gerd, can you bend over a few hours after or before eating? I was told to not bend over either, but I have found that as long as I have given the food a few hours to digest (or first thing in the morning), I don't have the problem of acid coming up.

jerycrkdwlr 08/26/2013

Thanks chat for your comeback .I was suggested to try aloe juice on another forum,sounds worth trying.

FeelingRough 08/26/2013

Hi, I have a large garden too and I think that's what precipitated my GERD! On any account, I do a lot more squatting out there than I used to. I also follow ChattDana's advice and only garden after an hour or two from the last meal. Also, I let the tools -- like a hoe, a rake, or a shovel etc., do the work for me more now.

It's the best exercise for me -- gardening, and then biking is next -- which is better than walking sometimes with GERD which jiggles it all around.

Hope you find relief soon. You deserve it!

jerycrkdwlr 08/27/2013

Thank you FeelingRough.Whats really hard is having the best tomatoes and peppers I ever grew this year.Also I live in national forest and walk my dog about 4 miles everey day wich I also think is kicking things up.

ChattDana 08/27/2013

I think the aloe vera juice does do wonders. I've been taking it and it has really helped me. Just make sure you get a brand that doesn't have aloin or the aloin has been filtered down to 1 parts per trillion. I use Nature's Sunshine brand, but it does have a bit of citric acid so it might not be best for everyone, but a lot of people do use it.

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