Mind sharing what's this simple inaccurate baking soda test about?

baking soda test

http://scdlifestyle.com/2012/03/3-tests-fo...w-stomach-acid/

Let me warn you that it is also not accurate. It is just a school chemistry assumption.

Update: 27th Jan (15days after stopping PPIs)

Surprisingly and happy to report that I've been feeling 80-85% back to my old self. Been trying to add tiny portions of different things like dairy, spicy food, tea and even my beloved coffee back to my diet (again super small portions). I feel so much better and my jovial self again.

The only effects I sometimes feel would be bloated stomach after dinner and burping after meals.

I still do the following everyday so far:

- Drink my ACV in the morning
- 1x Probiotics tablet after lunch
- 1x Vitamin D tablet after dinner
- 3x teaspoon of Gaviscon just before bed

I'm not sure is anyone is still following this or maybe everyone has cured their GERD, but in case anyone else comes across this post, I would like to contribute from a professional point of view.

GERD can be associated with dietary patterns and food types to some degree. It is also a condition that is known to fluctuate with anxiety or stress. It's basically a condition where there is reflux from the stomach into the oesophagus. It is usually stomach acid - which is why PPIs work. In some cases it may be bilious or liquid/food contents, which is why some they don't respond to PPI very well. Other medications may be useful for this group of people.

I notice that some of the forum members have mentioned persistent severe GERD symptoms, or GERD that is dependant on PPI usage long term. Many GPs and even some gastroenterologist will just tell you to take the medications long term and live with it. I know that this is not a solution for some people, particularly younger patients where they will have to take medications for decades or limit their lifestyle.

Assuming the symptoms are not caused by something else, this group of people may be suitable for minor surgery to treat their GERD. The results are very good actually. Obviously prior to this, further tests need to be done to confirm the GERD... you'll be surprised how many people actually have functional GERD (no actual reflux even though they feel the symptoms).

If there are any questions I will try to answer them here. Please don't PM as I think everyone should benefit from the questions and answers.

p/s: all this is assuming GERD is the right diagnosis. There are many other causes of chest and stomach discomfort.

This post has been edited by Py80: Feb 29 2016, 01:32 AM

I agree with you. I myself is an example of someone suffers severe GERD and the best decision that I've ever made is to go for surgery. Of course, the vital part is that you have to get the right surgeon as well to ensure that you enjoy the benefit of GERD free.

Hi Alicia,

Good to hear you are doing well.

Did you have your oesophageal manometry and pH testing done prior to surgery ?

Yes, its a MUST test esp manometry according to my surgeon. If the esophagus is not strong enough, he won't do the surgery for me.

As for the pH test, did it trice. Once is off medication & the other is while ON medication to confirm the acid level. Even with medication, my acid level is still very high during the 48hrs of the test.

Third time, is I went and see a professor who was giving me all negative comments & I did one with double dose medication.

Its true you should always do manometry studies beforehand. Its to exclude other motility disorders prior to surgery. It would be a disaster to do a fundoplication on oesophagus with dysmotility.

You did the Bravo 48hr pH study i take it. Its not done here anymore.

If you don't mind me asking, which centre was it at ?

My center offers the newest high resolution manometry and pH studies as well. If anyone thinks they may need it, they can PM. Its actually a very useful study to investigate GERD. Or to rule out GERD.

Hi Alicia,

Can I know how much does the surgery cost? I'm looking if this can solve my acid reflux problem then it will be great for me...

hmmm... apparently I have GERD.... no s&s though... found out when I had my endoscopy done... now on meds for 2 weeks...

Apple cider vinegar solved my problem..

Gerd problem caused by low acid level in stomach.

I took one week of PPI and threw all away. PPI will make you malnutrition as lower your gastric acid to 10%

www.earthclinic.com/mobile/cures/gerd/apple-cider-vinegar/8

do some scope make sure it's only gerd not something bad..
got oral medication can improve this, doctor will prescribe u.

it reduce the acidity of your stomach + improve the digestion?
I forgot abt the name ad, go consult with good doctor.

Eat less... Eat more nutritious food

What are the symptoms of GERD?

Been getting bloaty stomach, feeling gaseous and nauseous twice in a month already.Vomitted few times alreadyOccasionally feel acidic in the mouth especially if coughing while lying down at night. Are these GERD symptoms? Otherwise, don't feel much pain in the stomach area.

Could be gallbladder problem also example Cholecystitis ( mild, acute), gallbladder stone.
Better see a gastroenterologist. Need to do colonoscopy and stuff.

Working in hospital I seen a lot of patient with GERD or gallbladder issue.

Almost all had same lifestyle...stress, eating time schedule not fix...u know the drill...work so busy till no time to eat...just eat whenever can...skip breakfast, skip lunch....drink mountain of coffee just to get that boost. Drink beer on empty stomach...late night eating then straight go bed sleep.

oily food..dairy product, spicy food oso can trigger all that GERD symptom. basically eat simple steam fresh food better.

Medication won't help fix whatever damage been done. All that medication such as :

abeprazole (Aciphex)
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid)
Pantoprazole (Protonix)
Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)

it's only help you for short term..its like painkiller...at one point it won't have effect. Some medication of coz won't work on certain people and perhaps 1st time take was okay..second time suddenly got allergic reaction. ( my wife given nexium, 1st time okay....2nd time kna gerd get nexium again tiba2 allergic plak. )

At the end...You still need to fix your lifestyle.

I myself oso got this GERD thing...once in a while I really feel nausea ....occasional heartburn increase burping especially after taking food...and coffee( not even finish one cup already felt gassy..need to burp.)

Even got 2 time I got projectile vomit ..really bad gastritis attack...last year I go hospital...get iv drip and medication. 1st time in my life.

The other time this year,I kept quiet from my wife...don't want to worry her. Really feel good after vomit though.

Symptom before those gastritis attack : sweating,bloated stomach, you really want to burp a lot, heartburn, nausea,and when that vomit happen...you stomach like spams edy..cramping n pumping out whatever inside ur stomach...of coz u lost lot of body fluid..gonna felt tired.. thats why need IV drip..need to replace that lost body fluid.

Both of those attack happen at late evening(after finish work) i so busy work didn't take breakfast n skip lunch oso..maybe just take coffee n plain water. brain oso like no signal stop feeling hungry edy. once finish work got home only felt need to eat. Stomach so full of acid and gas edy..baru makan sikit sudah explode vomit.

Did a scope few weeks ago. Doctor said I've got GERD and need to take care of myself. I am put on medication for 6 months, with monthly visit to the doctor. Currently on dexlansoprazole 60mg for 1 month then 30mg the next and so on. Pain getting more frequent these days, sometimes after just 2 hours of eating will feel pain again and need to eat somemore.

I din have any s&s.... was a chance discovery when i went for a routine scope

How is your eating appetite?

Getting normal now... But trying not to over eat