Can reflux diseases be cured? It depends. Sometimes the answer is a resounding “YES” and other times the answer is a probable “NO.” Curability of a reflux condition will vary depending upon 3 factors: 1. Underlying cause(s) of the reflux condition This varies among sufferers. For one person it might be obesity, for another it …
Although PPIs are generally safe medications for most people, some users are concerned with increased risk of infection – particularly C. diff (Clostridium difficile). I happen to be: (A) a PPI user (esomeprazole 20 mg, b.i.d.) and (B) someone who’s concerned with potential increased risk of C. diff – so I reviewed the literature on …
Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the effective medications for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is estimated that nearly ~15 million people in the United States use PPIs each year – with omeprazole being the 9th most-prescribed drug in 2019. One concern among PPI users – particularly long-term PPI users – is the …
In 1986, Alan J.B. Kirk coined the term “reflux dyspareunia” – to describe the specific phenomenon of heartburn (i.e. acid reflux) during sex. At the time, Kirk discovered that 77% of women (77/100) with gastroesophageal reflux – experienced heartburn during sexual intercourse vs. just 5% of women (5/100) without gastroesophageal reflux experienced heartburn during reflux. …
The reason I wrote this article is because I’ve subjectively noticed on repeated occasions, that the mere act of “talking” (i.e. speaking) significantly seems to worsen my laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) condition – even when stress is extremely low (relaxation is high). How “talking” could cause or exacerbate reflux (Mechanisms) Talking/speaking may significantly worsen reflux for …
Because I experienced dizziness after ingesting a bolus (2 scoops) of whey protein, I wanted to investigate: whether others also have this reaction; whether this is a common reaction; and why this reaction might occur. My experience: Dizziness after whey protein… Today I had 2 scoops of “Salted Caramel” whey protein isolate from MyProtein which …