I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia about 15 years ago. Instead of using anything the Dr. wanted me to use, I got treatment from my chiropractor. I haven't had any symptoms since. During treatment he showed me how to speed things along. While standing up, put fingertips of both hands right under your breastbone, take a deep breath, push in and up, and bend forward. Repeat 2 or 3 times several times a day. It worked for me....hope it helps. June
Deborah Gerard <[email protected]> wrote: I keep my bed raised at the head six inches it is very good to drain the lympnodes and is good to keep the acid from creeping up your throat...I also used psyillium husks later in the day and enzymes...debbie [email protected] wrote: Me too. I tried DR Mercolas treatment about six months ago. Heart burn was tough for the first two months even taking tagmet every day. I found that I had to avoid or limit certain foods that cause heart burn, all the good pies. Now I can try some pie for lunch and live with a slight heart burn, if it gets too bad I use Pepcid Complete. I got rid of my extra pillows and raised bed, not needed anymore. I still drink water or tea/coffee with lemon juice and ACVinegar. I had to have my esophagus expanded three times because food would not go through. I am 76 years old. Try DR Mercolas heartburn/GERDS treatment. It helped me. Brickey In a message dated 2/25/2008 10:34:07 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I have a condition called "Barrett's Esophagus" and take Prilosec to help reduce the acid reflux that comes with the results of having a Hiatal Hernia that protrudes thru my diaphragm. The labs I have had over the past 5 years have shown slightly low white blood counts with everything else within normal ranges. I don't want to go back to my doctor as he just writes it off as all part of my GERD and writes me another --------------------------------- Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
