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Prevacid
is a prescription medication that is effective for many
people in
fighting heartburn associated with acid reflux disease and
healing
damage to your esophagus.
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What else can I do to manage my condition?
In addition to taking NEXIUM, your doctor may suggest making
changes to your lifestyle to help control your symptoms. Here
are some common lifestyle changes that can help you feel better:
- Eat small meals - Try eating 4-5 small meals
throughout the day, so your stomach doesn't feel too full
- Avoid spicy and acidic foods and drinks - The
following foods and drinks can make symptoms worse:
- Coffee/Tea (decaffeinated and regular)
- Spices
- Onions
- Carbonated beverages
- Tomatoes and tomato juice/sauce
- Alcoholic beverages
- Pepper
- Citrus fruits (oranges and grapefruits)
- Chocolate
- Fried/fatty foods
- Peppermint
- Stop smoking - Smoking relaxes your LES and allows
stomach acid to leak up into your esophagus. It's a good
idea to stop smoking anyway!
- Lose weight - Being overweight can put extra
pressure on your stomach, which could make your symptoms
worse
- Wear loose clothing - Don't wear clothes that are
tight around your waist because they can put extra pressure
on your stomach
- Don't lie down after eating - Wait 3 hours after
you've eaten before bending over or lying down to help keep
acid from going up into your esophagus
- Raise the head of your bed - This position helps
keep the acid where it belongs in the stomach - and could
lead to a better night's rest
- Write it down! - Keep a record of your symptoms;
what causes them, and what medicines you take to control
them. This record will show you what foods and drinks to
avoid and what makes you feel better. Click here to get your
On the Go! Diary Palm program.
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