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Have hiatal hernia and can't take medications: Suggestions?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 15 9:49am | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
@meziadin ask your doctor for an h pylori test. Sometimes that could be a root cause more so than the hernia.
Sleep with the head of your bed elevated a few inches (upper legs or casters of your bed on bed risers). I stop eating and drinking about four hours before going to bed. When I get pains I take sips of water - just a few sips, not a gulp or two. Peppermint can exacerbate your condition as it tends to loosen the spincter between the stomach and esophagus, causing acid reflux which in turn causes chest pains. So I would avoid peppermint tea, candies, etc. Peppermint is good for stomach upsets - but not for stomach problems caused by a hiatal hernia. At least, that has been my experience.
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@rashida
I have had endoscopies, no H-Pylori. I am doing everything under the sun, herbally and physically and still have problems. I had some kind of inflammation in my stomach when I had my last endoscopy 6 months ago and I think it is still there. I just hope I get to see the gastroenterologist so he can determine if I still have an infection and what can be done about it. Sometimes, I'm ready to give up, I was in emergency all afternoon 2 days ago, they stabilized me and If I want to see a gastro doctor, I will have to travel 12 hours if I can even then get an appointment. I have tried everything herbally, have spent thousands of dollors on acupuncture and herbal doctors, nothing has helped. Our health care system is not great, a 6-8 month wait for an appointment? Too late for any help then.