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Suggest Remedy For Heart Burns While On Metamucil

I take Metamucil 3x a day and just started to drink herbalife shakes and total control pills also by herbalife. My heartburn has been out of control and the medication I take for it doesn t seem to be working. Should I not use the Metamucil while I drink the shake
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the metamucil is bulk forming laxative used for variety of constipation and sluggish bowel movements related disorders.

The management of heart burn may be benificial from:
- Drinking plenty of liquids
- Preferring diet with less amount of spices, non veg, dairy fat, junk items
- Use frequent small amount of feeds rather than bulky meals
- Keep the stomach empty by 25% of satiety value
- Avoid smoking, alcohol if consuming
- Proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole or pantoprazole with sips of water on empty stomach

Follow up recommended after 48 hours of above or before as per your need and desire.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Heart Burns While On Metamucil

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the metamucil is bulk forming laxative used for variety of constipation and sluggish bowel movements related disorders. The management of heart burn may be benificial from: - Drinking plenty of liquids - Preferring diet with less amount of spices, non veg, dairy fat, junk items - Use frequent small amount of feeds rather than bulky meals - Keep the stomach empty by 25% of satiety value - Avoid smoking, alcohol if consuming - Proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole or pantoprazole with sips of water on empty stomach Follow up recommended after 48 hours of above or before as per your need and desire. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon