Hiatal Hernia Help!

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Registered: 06-18-2004
Hiatal Hernia Help!
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Sat, 03-12-2005 - 10:45am

Hi,
Have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, was tried on Prevacid, Protonix, Nexium and the like and they only calmed it down to a certain extent. Try to not eat spicy foods, desserts or not too much at one time. Find when I am under a lot of stress I have an attack and it is miserable. At this point repair is their only answer but know many have had them and the hernia recurs. Trying to lose weight as this helps but easier said than done. Tried acidophilus but did not digest well. I am under stress with six children, a full time job with 15 hours of OT per week for needed money. I work as a transcriptionist and listen to the GI docs but it is all talk of medicines and repair. I am looking for a holistic approach or just plain common sense which the docs do not seem to have. Have a good GI doctor but he does not seem to help much. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Kim

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Registered: 06-18-2004
Mon, 03-14-2005 - 11:25pm

Found the snowshoes and will be out today! Will keep in touch. Thanks for the great idea.

Kim

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Tue, 03-15-2005 - 8:49am

I love doing it.

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Registered: 06-18-2004
Wed, 03-16-2005 - 11:28am

Went snowshoeing yesterday and it was great! Yes, it cleared my mind and enjoyed trees, squirrels and some of the nature. I had time to think and the only time lately I have had is in the shower so this was good for me. Exercising with my DVD as well so hoping to see a change in a couple of months.

Kim

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Wed, 03-16-2005 - 1:56pm

Kim, that is wonderful

thflowers-hahd23222.gif picture by Wren53B

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