LPR Question. Taking An Anxiety Supplement With Cocoa Extract And

Posted on Tue, 16 Oct 2018

Question: LPR question. Taking an anxiety supplement with cocoa extract and theobromine which both cause reflux. If I were to talk it with oatmeal, would that neutralize the acidity and bypass the part where I'm in pain?

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Difficult to say

Detailed Answer:
Hi Terrymalibu,

It is difficult to say if oatmeal will help. I suggest you try it, and if it doesn't work, try a proton pump inhibitor.

Let me know if it helps. Best wishes.

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Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (12 hours later)

I'm on 60 mgs of nexium, hiatal hernia. I've just been having throat problems lately even with the nexium. Trying to adjust my diet. I don't want to take anything that would give me reflux but it's for anxiety and I need to. Just trying to see if I could take it and neutralize it. Maybe baking soda and water after I take the supplement? Would that work?

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (9 hours later)

It seems like you're pretty busy...I'll ask another doctor. I'm already on a ppi. My reflux is pretty severe.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Have you consulted a surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Sorry for the late reply. It would be a good idea to have impedance and pH measurements of your esophagus, as your hiatal hernia may be too severe for the reflux to be treated medically. This is usually performed by gastroenterologists or surgeons, and surgery (fundoplication) may be a good option.

Best wishes.

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