Oh, dont'cha know, you are NOT alone!!! I have been suffering with bouts of GERD my entire life. Coffee alone doesn't usually bring on a bout, but coupled with stress and medications and---LOOK OUT!!! I believe it is essential NOT to worry about it, as that just adds to the mix. Take your reflux medication, lay low off the coffee for a while, meditate, elevate your head when you sleep, do some fun things...maybe even get some counseling. Life will get back to normal once again...eventually. Keep a positive attitude! Good luck with this current round!
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Michael Reines
I tried to check out your website for reflux-friendly coffee, but nothing showed up.
Does your coffee still have caffeine in it? I no longer can drink coffee because 1) it triggers my GERD and 2) it makes my heart arrhythmia much worse. I could drink it if there's no caffeine in it. That's what sets my heart off. I'll try going to your website again.
Hi
Thank you for your inquiry.
We have Swiss Water Decaf that is 99.9% caffeine free. Our coffee carries the authorized Swiss Water Decaf logo that assures you of genuine Swiss Water Processing which is conducted 100% using only water. This is the most expensive decaffeination method in the world. But, you'll note that our per cup prices are the lowest.
Michael
If you are taking PPIs and antibiotics (or PPIs after taking antibiotics...or PPIs in the hospital), you may want to read the research about PPIs and c. difficile, a potentially serious stomach infection that can occur during/after antibiotic use. Also, I believe PPI use is linked to hospital-acquired pneumonia. There may be some wisdom in waiting to use PPIs for some time after taking antibiotics, but you should read the research and draw your own conclusions. cdiffsupport.com is a helpful site that may have information. I put c. diff and PPIs in a google-type search and also came up with info.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is caused by a defective LES (lower esophageal sphincture). Enough said. Once you have reflux you will always have reflux. Diet is a key to keep it a bay, but not a cure. Medications, PPI (proton pump inhibitors) such as prilosec, previcid, or other perscriptions medications do not fix the problem. The only fix is surgery. Then the surgery may bring on mild difficulties such as inability to vomit or belch. I have clients who have been able to belch and vomit after surgery, but they are streching the corrective surgery area out. This gives way for reflux to return. There is a new system for surgery developed by Torax Medical. It is still surgical, but allows the patient to belch and vomit. It is a magnetic ring placed at the base of the esophagus. It looks like a beaded bracelet. The major thing about reflux is the risk of Barrett's esophagus which can lead to esophageal cancer. People need to know cancer still occurs even when you don't feel the reflux! Have regular EGD's (esopha-gastro-duadeno-oscopy) with biopsies of the lower esophagus. It may save your life!
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Hi Jennifer,
I know what you mean. I finally started to feel better, and I forgot about the pain. I am certain I have GERDS.I really cannot eat bread products or anything sweet. I get that "stuck in your throat" feeling". My body lets me know what to stay away from, but I want to eat like I use too.I do better without to many carbs. I just ordered a book by Dr.Norm called "Heartburn Cured". It talks about the carb connection.Well I hope "The Burn" is better. Take care.
Linda