West asked:


I have read that antacids have a real negative effect on the body such as hindering the body from absorbing the proper nutrients and making the body produce even more acid to restore the balance of the pH level. Is all of this information true? and if it is, should i stop taking antacids and try natural remedies for acid reflux (GERD)?

Here are the websites that i got the information from:
http://heartspring.net/acid_reflux_symptoms.html
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio115/pepsin.htm

gerd symptoms

SWEET CHICKEN MEAT asked:


recurrent back pain/pinched nerve on the left side. recently no pain but i developed numbness in back.
an annoying sore/tender spot on my head on the left. sometimes it feels hot or swollen. (noticed 2 yrs ago. the dermatologist said it was”irritated” & not to worry bout it.)
then last november i had BAD skin problems. dry spots (eczema?) that when scratched turned into sores that wouldn’t heal. i never had skin problems before. the derm said it DIDN’T look like shingles but the wounds wouldn’t completely heal til i tried taking valtrex.
sometimes my thinking is fuzzy & i feel fatigued or “off”.
last year i was diagnosed with GERD. & i was having bad sharp pain in guts on my left side. i would get also get a “fluttering” feeling on the left. upper endoscopy showed inflammation but no clear reason why.
about 2 yrs ago i had a problem with muscle control over my right eye, it was drooping a bit.
had a few “panic attacks” last yr
i often catch sinus/throat infections
i have tried eating healthy things & drinking lots of water & green tea. i am working out a few times a week now. my overall energy strength & health isimproved but there is SOMETHING going on that i don’t think diet is gonna fix.

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