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unapatriciated

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19. I have been drinking eight ounces a day of Aloe Vera for years.
Tue Jan 29, 2013, 09:12 PM
Jan 2013

Used to have really bad attacks years ago, but only have one or two a year now and that is usually because I overindulged. Aloe is very bitter tasting so I either mix it with tart cherry juice (which is also good for your joint health) or mineral water. It took about a month before I noticed a decrease in my acid reflux.
Ask your doctor first to make sure it will not interact negatively to the meds you are on.

I gave up smoking but enjoy my morning coffee and evening glass of wine too much to give those up.

There are many different factors that effect acid reflux liberal N proud Dec 2012 #1
i like gaviscon mopinko Dec 2012 #2
Take generic prilosec and forget it. Hoyt Dec 2012 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author FLyellowdog Jan 2014 #24
I've lost about 20 pounds leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #4
I had that issue. Most every night at bedtime. Shadowflash Dec 2012 #5
That vinagar with the 'mother' libodem Dec 2012 #6
I think smoking pot doesn't help. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #7
Sleep with KC Dec 2012 #8
Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol also make it worse Warpy Dec 2012 #10
Quitting wheat made a difference for me Warpy Dec 2012 #9
I also saw where taking melatonin with the pills helps. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #11
No, I'm resigned to being on them for the rest of my life Warpy Dec 2012 #12
I have Sjogren's, and was surprised to find out that hedgehog Dec 2012 #13
I broke down and bought prilosec again - and melatonin leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #14
DGL otohara Dec 2012 #15
Habits of a GERD Sufferer RS1248 Jan 2013 #16
I don't eat much past 3 o'clock... hunter Jan 2013 #17
I bought something OTC called "Omeprazole" which is LibGranny Jan 2013 #18
generic Prilosec AAO Mar 2014 #25
I've been on Omeprazole for over a decade. safeinOhio Mar 2014 #26
I have been drinking eight ounces a day of Aloe Vera for years. unapatriciated Jan 2013 #19
What kind? nomoreflux Jan 2014 #22
I work at Trader Joes and buy their brand unapatriciated Jan 2014 #23
I have had reflux for 12 years. revolution breeze Feb 2013 #20
I've had this problem nana sew dear Mar 2013 #21
It helps to know the cause ballardgirl Aug 2014 #27
I've used DGL and it does help. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2014 #28
what works for me lululu Sep 2014 #29
I'm taking Nexium right now. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #30
Yes, I have overcome acid reflux PADemD Nov 2014 #31
acid reflux and/or GERD is horrible. My Dr recommends that you auntAgonist Nov 2014 #32
Mine was much, much worse before I had to go gluten and lactose free pnwmom Jul 2015 #33
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