Acid reflux
My acid reflux has gotten bad enough to cause esophagitis. Which hurts.
I thought I could treat my reflux with meds like prilosec alone, but obviously not. I have to take drastic measures. I'm having to change my diet:
"Certain foods are known to reduce the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter and thereby promote reflux. These foods should be avoided and include chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks. Fatty foods (which should be decreased) and smoking (which should be stopped) also reduce the pressure in the sphincter and promote reflux. In addition, patients with GERD may find that other foods aggravate their symptoms. Examples are spicy or acid-containing foods, like citrus juices, carbonated beverages, and tomato juice. These foods should also be avoided."
In other words, I can't eat all my favorite shit anymore.
Crap.
I thought I could treat my reflux with meds like prilosec alone, but obviously not. I have to take drastic measures. I'm having to change my diet:
"Certain foods are known to reduce the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter and thereby promote reflux. These foods should be avoided and include chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks. Fatty foods (which should be decreased) and smoking (which should be stopped) also reduce the pressure in the sphincter and promote reflux. In addition, patients with GERD may find that other foods aggravate their symptoms. Examples are spicy or acid-containing foods, like citrus juices, carbonated beverages, and tomato juice. These foods should also be avoided."
In other words, I can't eat all my favorite shit anymore.
Crap.