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So I assume a person with lower/healthy BMI is less likely to get Acid reflux? This article does not indicate:
3) Your BMI can make a difference. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height, and is often used to determine whether a person is overweight or not. In one study, researchers looked at which was a greater predictor of reflux: diet, exercise, or a person's BMI. They found that a person's BMI was the greatest predictor of reflux, as compared to diet and exercise.
I suffer from acid reflux which I keep under control with 30 mg prevacid. I sstarted doing Yoga and the reflux got worse. Apparently rhe inverted positions were the problem. I need to do Yoga and want a fitness program geared to people with reflux. Can any prsonal trainer help or does it have to someone familiar with the condition? How owuld you find someone like that?
patty
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Exercise is not the cause of acid reflux, but can temporarily exacerbate symptoms as one's body increases oxygen intake reducing overall acidic PH levels in the body causing a temporary worsening of symptoms before improving. Increased oxygenintake causes a more basic environment in the human body. With a good diet, heart burn and acid reflux should subside and become nonexistent in most healthy individuals who start a consistent exercise program in order to help cure these common problems.
Overall is it more beneficial or damaging to the body to run gently (2 slow miles) a few times a week? I experience more reflux and discomfort for 24 hours after a gentle jog on my machine. My BMI is 24 and I eat incredibly sensibly and healthily, my weight is dropping a pound a week too. I am on 30mg prevacid daily and will be for some time I guess.
I was hospitalised and given morphine 6 months ago with acute and relentless reflux oesophagitus - I just don't want to go back there again! I want to get as fit as I can to fight this painful condition. Any thoughts??? Thanks. Suze (UK)
Your case is serious. I speak from personal experience and study, what I know to be true about body PH, oxygen consumption, diet, and exercise.
Wish I could help from a personal trainer/nutritionist point of view. The reasons for the seriousness of your case could be anatomical or physiological.
Try to pin point what was happening in your life when it first became a problem, and please seek out a qualified health professional to advise you how you can best heal yourself.
Docs are happy for me to stay on the meds for another 6 months before a review, as long as no side effects. I am recovering and healing - but want to get my fitness back and shape up a bit. They won't consider surgery yet (nissan fundoplication) - and I want to avoid it for as long as possible! Had endoscopy which confirmed severe reflux oesophagitus last December, but they didn't give me a reason. They just shrugged and said "reflux". My only vice was hurtling around life and eating too fast (busy mum) and then a few times a week I would have large glass of wine to celebrate the victory of the day! Stopped drinking wine and have slowed down completely. I am afraid my docs really don't know. One said I was stressed (busy I was - but stress? Nah - that's a cop-out). I haven't seen a gastro specialist except endoscopist, my GP thinks I should recover. Going it alone I am afraid and seek all the advice I can get. Will continue with the gentle jog - it is keeping me sane. I will just guzzle some gaviscon straight after. Thanks for the reply - I appreciate it.
Suze
I just wanted to add to my previous posts.
I am running my first half marathon next month (13.1 miles)!!! I do not get acid until mile 10 and then a glug of gavison en route should help. I am off all the meds and only take them in extreme situations (post 13 miles perhaps?) I run slow and steady and do not force my body beyond her abilities.
I finally had lots of endoscopies and biopsies and was diagnosed with severe gluten and wheat intolerances, inflammatory bowel disease and GORD. With a strict diet, really really strict.... lots of exercise, a healthy BMI - I think I got a handle on this horrible disease.
:-D
That's great! Good luck with your run! Sounds like you have a plan!
Jan