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I also hope smaller more frequent meals might help. Maybe your body is just stressed right now and needs to reset. Hmm, I was going to suggest the BRAT diet (without the bread of course or a gluten free type), but if you're eating spicy foods and veggies with no trouble, then that might not be necessary. Yeah, meds can really screw with your stomach too. That just sucks! I'm sure you've already considered med alternatives if that's the case though, right? Awe! My heart just goes out to you! Stomach/digestive issues just plain suck! I'm part of the No Fun Club (lol it's just thing thing this musician I love came up with for these types of issues that he also struggles with. :P) Best __________________ Celexa (Citalopram) 20mg Levothyroxine .75mg Liothyronine 5MCG (2x daily) Probiotics And a whole slew of vitamin and herbal supplements. |
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Hey!
I just want to add: Some people have a hiatal hernia, which should be diagnosed and treated by a doctor. I have known of 2 people who have a hiatal hernias. They avoid eating late. They eat 1/2cup to 1 cup of yogurt after dinner. I do not eat late into the evening. I eat by 6pm at the latest, or I might have reflux. Please do see a qualified doctor for treatment. My stepdad had chronic reflux. He failed to see a doctor to help him. He'd suffered immensely once he had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He died of this. Take reflux seriously. __________________ May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths. |
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Thanks everyone
Maybe I should start a keto or otherwise lo-carb diet to see if carbs have been exacerbating my reflux. I am a super picky eater, though, so I don't know how I'm going to cut out most of my carbs. I live for carbs apparently. I tried looking up keto recipes, and a lot of them use cauliflower. I have never tried cauliflower before, but I suppose it could be a good start. You can apparently use it to make breads, pizza crusts, "mac & cheese," "mashed potatoes," etc.. The goal is not to lose weight, but to stop the puking in my mouth, which happened again this morning (at work). Though, I didn't eat anything when I puked, and hadn't eaten anything since 3pm yesterday, so I don't know what gives. Maybe keto or lo-carb wouldn't 100% solve the puking, but I think carbs aren't helping (based on what you guys have been saying and what I have been reading). I'd like to try this diet change first before considering going back on a PPI like protonix. I definitely don't want esophageal cancer, though. |
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I've use cauliflower for mashed potatoes before. It is pretty good. I actually like it better when I do half potato half cauliflower. I hope this new approach can work for you |
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I don't think I can ever go back to regular pasta. The protein plus one is just so much healthier for you. It was actually recommended to me by a nutritionist I saw when I was having cholesterol problems caused by Latuda. Anyway, I can try half potato, half cauliflower mashed potatoes. That's a great idea. I definitely want to try the cauliflower pizza, though. Have you ever tried it? |
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I have never tried polenta before, but I can put that on my list. Thanks for the idea. |
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Legume Pasta | Barilla No, I have never tried the cauliflower pizza crust before. I'm sure I would be ok with it. I'll eat pretty much anything... Back in the day my mom used to use slices of tofu for pizza crust. You have to press the water out and cook it before you top it, but it isn't terrible. |
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Making homemade polenta can be a bit of work. The "quick cook" is easier. When you make polenta for the sake of frying, it is initially like a corn meal mush (but the polenta corn meal is different than regular corn meal). It can be plain, or have some flavorings added (i.e. herbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic). Then I usually put it in a loaf pan and let it harden (some hours) and chill in the fridge. Then I slice it and fry it until it's crisp. It could also be hardened in a pizza shape in a round cake or frying pan. Typical pizza toppings can be added on top and melted/heated in an oven or toaster oven. It is different than flour crusts, but if you like polenta it's nice. Some grocery stores sell pre-made polenta usually in the shape of a tube. In those cases, it is ready to slice and fry. I guess frying isn't mandatory, but the crispness is very appealing, in my view. Here's a picture of a pre-made polenta in a tube. Here's an example of a fancy recipe for polenta pizza, but you could simply put your own toppings on it. This NY Times recipe opens only once per day, unless you have a subscription: Polenta ‘Pizza’ With Pancetta and Spinach Recipe - NYT Cooking I'm not exactly a picky eater, but I can be a harsh food critic. |
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I have never heard of tofu being used for pizza crust before. That is very interesting. I have only had tofu a handful of times, though. I made a tofu Parmesan dish (as opposed to chicken Parmesan) and it tasted pretty good. Most of the flavor comes from the breading anyways. |
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Thanks for the recipe and links. I don't know if I'd want to fry the polenta though, only because I think fried foods exacerbate my reflux problem (hence I typically stay away from fast food). I guess I could just bake it instead. I am a huge pizza addict, so anything that could reduce the acidity would be great... although I know that tomatoes themselves are acidic. |
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I like cauliflower crust pizza. We have a place here who make pizzas with it so I've never tried to make it myself. I don't like their sauce much but I do like their pizza. We have bought a prepared frozen cauliflower crust but haven't used it yet.
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I hope you enjoy your frozen cauliflower crust. |
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So I added weight training to my wprkouts and i lost 3lbs over 2 weeks. then I didn't lift and ate cookies for a week. I'm back up those 3lbs. Weight loss is hard man!
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I'm in maintenance mode at the moment and have a range of about 10 lbs I stay within. I kick things back into high gear when I'm at the high end and relax a bit when on the lower side. |
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I've done well with my physical goals this week so far. I've been able to exercise every day and my eating has been on track for then most part.
I am planning to make some cookies today with my kids to surprise my husband with when he comes home. He has been working hard this week and I want him to feel appreciated. Luckily his favorite flavor isn't mine, so I won't be eating a bunch of them |
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I know this seems like doomsday prepping, but I will go to the grocery store and buy tons of canned goods, pasta, rice, etc. before coronavirus strikes... because it will. The infected man in California probably infected tons of other people because he waited until the last minute to seek help. I know you can spread it without being symptomatic, but I am sure if he sought help earlier that less people would be infected. But besides that, Italy is overrun with coronavirus and there are flights to/from Italy.
Probably not good to eat all these carbs, but I don't want to be the last one to the grocery store when coronavirus hits. People will be spreading it when it hits, so I want to stay AWAY from the grocery store. Plus, the grocery store will be bare because everyone will have bought everything in doomsday prepping. And who knows what businesses will be open. My workplace has already cancelled a bunch of conferences in California and telling people not to go into the office!! |
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Hey Blue! Maybe not a bad idea? It's most likely going to spread. Due to our rapid modes of transportation, it can spread fast.
Wasn't SARS a coronavirus which was rampant overseas. yet no so much here in the U.S. We've made it through yet another coronavirus; I forget its name, but we'll all recognize it. Is this corona virus more virulent? I've had 2 doctors voice disappointment in the CDC for not yet having developed a vaccine for coronavirus . __________________ May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths. |
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I've gained weight since the separation. Rheumy says most of it is from combining prednisone and Enbrel together. We have started to taper the prednisone.
I don't feel so bad knowing H has gained weight, too. Lol! I have not seen him since asking him to leave last May. We do talk and we both have input on projects. For instance, we have been renovating a property. I will pick out the flooring and he will pick it up and install it. We will have to see each other soon. I need for him to pick up the rest of his belongings here, etc. I need to buckle down and lose weight! Exercise is a bit of a problem. I have at least one hip with severe arthritis, needing a replacement. I have an injured knee on the same side. Doctor failed to order enough x-rays of the other side. I do have a recumbent bike in the den. One doctor told me that will put too much stress on my hip and knee. Ortho appt still a month away. Congrats to all losing weight and to those improving their health in any way. __________________ May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths. |
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Another thing... If someone coughs in the air, it can infect you through your eyes. That's why a lot of medical professionals are recommending people to wear goggles as well. I mean, even if the respirator did a perfect job of filtering out the virus particles, there is still nothing protecting your eyes. Supposedly lots of people have been infected through the eyes alone. Me personally? I am just going to stay home and not leave the apartment!! I will have stocked up on all the goods anyways, so I will be fine when it hits. |
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