Acid reflux

I know Elegran, getting excited over a bread machine ,sad?

I have just bought a book of recipes for bread so shall read it after dinner , this should give me an idea of what I want/need then will ask for advice as you suggested .

I am salivating at the thought of bread , what a change from rice cakes . Thank you so much x

You will find that the machine recipes are different from the hand-made ones, but once you have made a few from the machine's recipe book you will be able to fiddle the hand ones to use them in the machine.

If you have a farmers market nearby Annie there's often an 'artisan baker' who will tell you exactly what's in each loaf and how it's made and you can buy different rolls to try out. Soda bread, rye etc. Then you'll know what to bake in your breadmaker.

The book is for machine recipes Elegran

I can't get to the farmers market for a while Nfk

Is acid reflux the reason why I Always acquire a horrible, sour taste in my mouth when sleeping? I often need to sip at water in the night as the taste can even wake me up.

Oh, so sorry Annie, that's a bummer.

My DiL developed an eating disorder due to a messed up op in her teens. (She was given an ileostomy because the surgeon suspected Crohns - which it seems she never had). The dietician wasn't any help as she restricted her diet further and exacerbated her fear of food, but this year her innards were properly sorted out. She's now being treated for having an eating disorder and slowly reintroducing tiny portions of different foods.

My DH also has problems due to ulcerated colitis and IBS, and I have an hiatus hernia and Barretts disease. What we've all found works fairly well is to avoid all processed foods if possible and eat little and more often. So, a grazing diet of three small meals (with a sit down afterwards to digest), and two snacks between meals (a banana or crackers). I also have a small glass of milk before bed so I don't go to bed with an empty tum.

My doctor said the hernia was the cause of my cough. That and anxiety. So I accepted I was doomed to cough. And the cough isn't as bad now!

Everyone seems to be different - I've found I'm garlic intolerant - it really is a case of tasting around.

Nfk, I been up most of the night again, am now exhausted . It was a dietician who kicked off my eating disorder.

I am wondering about just taking meal replacements for a little while then introducing proper food bit by bit.

These meal replacement things are sold as weight REDUCTION aids - you get all the vitamins and so on that you need but with fewer calories, and they make an easy way for someone who can't eat to get nutrition. When my DH was very ill they were prescribed for him. If you want to GAIN weight they don't on their own sound a good idea.

Here is a page where someoner evaluates the nutritional value of replacement meals. draxe.com/meal-replacement-shakes/

Elegran, you are a darling. I thought it such a good idea, duh. I haven't got a vitamin deficiency, I WANT FAT, my recently bought size 8 knickers are now lose.

Yes too much information sorry .

You need the web pages on "How to gain weight". not the "How to lose weight" - which are far more numerous.

Will do so now Elegran, being a pea brain I didn't think of doing that

I think we just have to work out what we can and cannot eat. Introduce any new foods one at a time. Trial and error. I get terrible indigestion with some bread and stuff like crumpets. I understand that all flour has additives so beware. Plain boiled water drunk fairly hot has often been my lifesaver.

giulia, it does sound like acid reflux that you are getting at night. I suggest you read the eating tips given at the start of this thread. I hope you manage to sort it.

I was suffering with acid reflux around the time that this thread was started. I was taking Gaviscon at night and trying to eat sensibly but after possibly three/four weeks it was still awful. I was intrigued to read Humbertbear's post (Wed 13th Sept) saying that her husband had been advised to chew gum after each meal. I hate the stuff but was prepared to try anything. I was amazed and VERY happy when the problem improved dramatically and soon went away completely. Maybe it would have got better anyway, maybe it was a placebo effect, but I honestly think it's worth any sufferers trying the gum!

That is interesting, do you chew a particular one please?

Humbertbear I've just returned to this thread to say how grateful I am to you for your post mentioning that your husband had been recommended to chew gum. I really believe it did the trick for me (see my earlier post for further details!) Thank you!

Annie It's Wrigley's 'Extra', peppermint. I got a couple of small packets to try it, then when I found it helpful I lashed out on a bargain tub of 60!

Thank you Joy, I will try it, so glad it worked for you

Love the idea of chewing gum for medical reasons. I shall resume what I had always thought was a bad habit. Thanks!

I hope last night was better for you Annie.

My DF added Complan to his diet after a major operation on his doctor's recommendation. But it was as a diet supplement not a replacement. I think it also improved his appetite.

My friend’s dentist daughter is always telling her she should chew gum, so there’s another excuse!

Maggie That's interesting, thank you. I intend to check with my dentist in case I ever need the chewing gum 'remedy' again. I think there are various types and some may be better than others. Don't want to swap one problem for another.

I am going to try the boiled water option today that some kind person recommended today - had a bad night with reflux.
Has anyone had any luck with taking Cider Apple vinegar in warm water? I have tried it just with the water and also with a small amount of honey in it. I found it extremely difficult to take first thing so sort of chickened out!