Comments on: GORD blimey! – advice for those who have trouble coming up from down below

By: Helen from Australia

Helen from Australia — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:46:37 +0000

This is one of the best articles on the subject that I’ve come across so far. I am a new sufferer. I was prescribed acid-suppressing medication for ’silent gord’, but it made things worse - then when I stopped I experienced acid rebound (apparently common, I now know). I’d never had heartburn until then - now I seem to get it more.

Tony above asks about H pylori, I’ve read of a number of other possible causes of these symptoms, including other parasites and ovarian cancer! I would like to know, if one tried hydrochloric acid supplements, could it damage the GI tract when it has been irritated by ‘acid rebound’?

I’m seeing a GP and a naturopath, but my GP seems a bit puzzled by my reaction to the drugs, and quite skeptical, and I’m not completely confident in the approach of the naturopath. Hence, researching as one must.

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:03:08 +0000

Your information was more confidence-inspiring than some of the other advice I have come across on the web. I would be interested to know if you have also looked at the role of H pylori (if any). I have just been diagnosed with GORD and there is a lot to understand. Thanks.

By: Tony Saldin

Tony Saldin — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:53:48 +0000

Great information! Since I hit 40 (a while ago), my “iron gut” (I could eat anything and in large amounts) has disappeared. I do have the bad habit of eating too fast, but it wasn’t until I started adding digestive enzymes with my meals that I found relief.

I am going to try your simple stomach acid test too!