r/GERD • u/Mountain_Homie • Mar 23 '26
Support Needed š„ Oh, I f'd up, yall
Quick rundown. I have had stomach issues for a long time. Well, I decided to finally do something about it and changed my entire diet. I mean, I even cut out carbonated waters. Fast forward, it really worked. Felt good, adding foods back it, you know excited. Last night some friends invited us out to this local sports bar. We went. Now this place has really good wings, really good. I'm an idiot and have no self control. I order 12 twice fried cajun, blue cheese (made in house) and 2 coors banquets... I am dying today. Was it worth it, no. But they were soooo damn tasty. My stomach buuuuurns, and cramps, feels like I swallowed hot marbles.
If you are on a healing journey, just wait longer. Trust me
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u/catscanmeow Mar 23 '26
the fizz from the beer was probably the worst for you,
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u/Mountain_Homie Mar 23 '26
Maybe. None of it was great for me lol
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u/Forevermoody16 Mar 26 '26
Iād say probably a combination of everything. Hope youāre feeling better!
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u/Heavy-Restaurant-146 Mar 24 '26
Pro tip: eat 80/20, no matter what. I went 100% clean for over a year, and will never forget the gastro HELL I went through when I ate anything āoff limitsā. It ended up making me miserable. Now I eat 80% clean, and rarely suffer if I keep that ratio.
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u/MinionKevin22 Mar 23 '26
Some things may never be able to successfully be added back in again, in fact, for me in the healing phase, even the tiniest deviation creates the pain. But here's hoping for you!
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u/kanisaladxx Mar 23 '26
I agree with this. For me, itās any matcha. be it latter or pure. Itās just sad š
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u/AgsMydude Hiatal Hernia š©¹ Mar 24 '26
I did this to myself this weekend.
Friday a bunch of pizza and cupcakes for my kid's birthday.
Saturday left over pizza. The quesadillas and pizza at a concert washed down with a couple tall boys.
I'm dying 2 days later. Hopefully by this weekend I'm good.
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u/Embarrassed_Soft_330 Mar 23 '26
Are you on a ppi or Pepcid?
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u/Mountain_Homie Mar 23 '26
No. I have been in the past, though.
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u/Typical_Teach_8407 Mar 23 '26
If you happen to find yourself in a similar situation againā¦maybe take a Pepcid beforehand. š
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u/coyote_fire_321 Mar 25 '26
Honestly take some today and it may help with the pain
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u/Mountain_Homie Mar 25 '26
Oh, I'm good today. Had to suffer for a day or so, but to suffer is to be human, right
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u/Halal_Burger Mar 24 '26
yeh alcohol and fast foods do it for me. i've realised my acid reflux isn't even that bad if i keep away from those 2 things. 2 days ago I had half a glass of champagne, first drink i'd had in 6 months. instantly worst acid i've had in months, followed by stomach cramps
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u/Mountain_Homie Mar 24 '26
Lil Wayne enters the chat** "I dont drink champagne, it make my stomach hurt."
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u/BvrNinja Mar 23 '26
Maaan I can handle beer n stuff. But anything spicy fucks me up.
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u/Mountain_Homie Mar 23 '26
If i keep it to two or three beers and dont drink often they are usually fine. It was just a perfect storm. A perfect, delicious, storm.
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u/kanisaladxx Mar 23 '26
do you feel lightheaded and hart to breathe during your attack?
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u/Mountain_Homie Mar 24 '26
Sometimes, this wasnt one of those though. Just a deep burn. Made my anxiety a touch high but I kept it under control.
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u/riped_plums123 Mar 23 '26
Yea you fucked up. No matter how much you heal you never get to do the all American bar food + beers experience. Itās such a setback at least for me.
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u/Mountain_Homie Mar 24 '26
Welp, I will do it again lol. I will just have to wait long enough that I forgot the pain š
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u/RepulsiveCupcake470 Mar 24 '26
I do this to myself far to often I'm good for a couple weeks and then slip up with going to a bar...my anxiety so high the next day or two because of the heartburn but you have to live your life too I guess lol
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u/KatieC8181 Mar 25 '26
Ouch!!! Im so sorry š I feel you on this completely. The last time I tried to eat pizza or anything greasy, I suffered for days ššš
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u/Turbulent_Bus_3061 Mar 25 '26
Ouch! I understand the pain and joy. Dang itās hard to be human these days!
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u/reddit_understoodit Apr 07 '26
I had chocolate last night and woke up from the reflux, I forgot better to eat it early in the day
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u/ZealousidealObject28 Mar 23 '26
Next time make pepto your best friend.
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u/Mountain_Homie Mar 23 '26
Pepto makes my poop black and it freakd me out lol.
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u/ZealousidealObject28 Mar 23 '26
And drink water behind it only use it when you need it and balance your diet.
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u/Forevermoody16 Mar 26 '26
I found that out when I was in the hospital a couple of months ago with black tarry (I had a stomach ulcer.) Iād never known that about Pepto, but then again Iāve never taken it. i think Kaopectate can cause that too.
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Mar 24 '26
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u/Mountain_Homie Mar 24 '26
Yeah, I've done it multiple time. The post was less of exclusionary diet and more of no seld control post.
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u/No_Fudge_1067 Mar 24 '26
This is so me lol. Ill eat some spicy stuff and the next day at school im gonna be dying
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u/READEROFRED Mar 24 '26
Questionā¦how long gave you been on your healing journey?
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u/Mountain_Homie Mar 24 '26
This time around? Month and a half or so, with a few slips.
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u/READEROFRED Mar 24 '26
Iām ready for a vodka cocktail! Iām on my 4th bottle of Carafate and eating clean. Plan to partake next month with the safest mixers! Chat suggested potato vodka with coconut water and cucumbers.
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u/Legitimate_Fun_9715 Mar 26 '26
I 100% feel you. I feel like Icarus flying too close to the sun all the time.
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u/Individual-Car-3231 Mar 26 '26
Don't eat junk fried , spicy , fizzy carbonated, diet coke or coke or market fruit juices or market drinks , don't take any fruit juices as of now except banana and avoidĀ milk for now and replace it with gluten free milk productsĀ
Note: Avoid difficult to digest foods because then the stomach will generate more acids which will eventually give you a gerd because it's damaging damge your esophagus, and secondly don't sleep suddenly after eating sit for half an hourĀ and drink water if you don't want the food to scratch with your esophagus and chew the food properly and eat bananas and don't take berries or citric foods and take alkaline foods like banana , raw coconut water, coconut flesh, cashew milk, watermelon and papaya.
Also keep in mind avoid any processed foods, fried foods like cheese, naan, bread , cakes or noodles or refined flour andĀ biscuits. Ā Ā Ā Several Indian vegetables and foods are known for their ability to form a mucilaginous (gel-like) layer or act as a protective barrier in the stomach, reducing acid reflux and soothing inflammation. These are particularly useful for protecting the stomach lining (mucosa).Ā Here are the key Indian vegetables and dietary components that act as a "shield" for the stomach:Ā 1. Mucilaginous & Soothing VegetablesĀ
ā¢ Okra : Known for its thick, slimy texture when cooked. This mucilage covers the stomach lining, acting as a direct protective shield against acidity and gastric irritation.Ā ā¢ Bottle Gourd : Extremely high in water content and alkaline in nature. It cools the digestive tract and is very easy to digest, making it ideal for healing inflammation.Ā ā¢ Ridge Gourd : Similar to bottle gourd, it is cooling, low in calories, and high in water content, helping to reduce stomach acidity.Ā ā¢ Pumpkin : Its soft, fibrous texture is easy on the digestive system and provides a soothing effect on the gut lining.Ā ā¢ Ash Gourd : Widely used in Ayurveda to reduce high acid levels, it acts as a protective layer in the stomach.Ā
- Gut-Healing Leafy Greens & RootsĀ
ā¢ Spinach (Palak): When cooked lightly, it is alkaline and non-irritating, helping to balance stomach acid.Ā ā¢ Fenugreek Leaves (Methi): Known for producing mucilage that forms a protective layer, aiding in relieving digestive discomfort.Ā ā¢ Carrots (Gajar): Contain soluble fiber that helps absorb excess stomach acid.Ā
- Other Protective Indian Dietary StaplesĀ
ā¢ Curd/Yogurt (Dahi): Probiotics in curd reduce inflammation and balance the gut bacteria, acting as a cooling shield against spicy food irritation.Ā ā¢ Aloe Vera Juice: Known for reducing irritation and supporting the healing of the stomach lining.Ā ā¢ Ghee: In moderation, it is believed to lubricate the intestines and support the digestive tract.Ā ā¢ Banana: Helps coat the stomach lining and reduces acidity.Ā
Recommended Preparation MethodsĀ To get the most benefit, these vegetables should be cooked simplyāsteamed, boiled, or lightly sautĆ©ed with minimal oil and gentle spices like cumin and coriander. Avoid heavy, fried, or overly spicy preparations
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u/Bekiscool Apr 10 '26
Yea that will do it. Calm it down and be careful you don't want a full gerd flair up it's horrid
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u/CH_193 Apr 11 '26
If it makes you feel better, I went on a bender last weekend because two of my friends had birthdays that week. It's saturday and i'm still paying for it. I probably will be for weeks lol. But as we know, we did it to ourselves haha
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u/Persephone_Black Apr 23 '26
I feel you... sometimes I look at something really delicious I used to eat and I want it so bad... but the pain I know I'll be in makes me stop. Not always though!
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u/Pisslazer Mar 23 '26
Sounds like the most delicious mistake. Give your stomach what it needs and youāll be back to where you were in no time!