Bile reflux

sh33p
sh33p Member Posts: 7
edited March 2014 in Stomach Cancer #1
16 months post Roux en Y for gastric cancer. Doing well except for bile reguxing up into my esophagus. Nauseating and uncomfortable. Does any one have any suggestions that might help? Diane C.

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  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    Hello Diane and welcome.
    Hello Diane and welcome. Congrats on a successful surgery! It sounds like you are having acid reflux. There are many over the counter meds out there to treat this. I would also suggest asking your dr. what he would prescribe. You take these meds before meals. Eat smaller meals throughout the day, and raise the head of your bed so you are not laying down flat. Hope this helps!
    Tina in Va
    Caregiver for Dad
    Passed March 9, 2010
    Esophageal Cancer
  • sh33p
    sh33p Member Posts: 7

    Hello Diane and welcome.
    Hello Diane and welcome. Congrats on a successful surgery! It sounds like you are having acid reflux. There are many over the counter meds out there to treat this. I would also suggest asking your dr. what he would prescribe. You take these meds before meals. Eat smaller meals throughout the day, and raise the head of your bed so you are not laying down flat. Hope this helps!
    Tina in Va
    Caregiver for Dad
    Passed March 9, 2010
    Esophageal Cancer

    bile reflux
    I take prilosec. This is bile [I can tell from the taste] It's not acid reflux looking for help with that. Diane C.
  • tosenk
    tosenk Member Posts: 2
    sh33p said:

    bile reflux
    I take prilosec. This is bile [I can tell from the taste] It's not acid reflux looking for help with that. Diane C.

    Bile reflux
    My father has the same problem.Has anyone has any suggestion to cure it? Thanks
  • GaryOlson
    GaryOlson Member Posts: 17
    sh33p said:

    bile reflux
    I take prilosec. This is bile [I can tell from the taste] It's not acid reflux looking for help with that. Diane C.

    Acid reflux
    I've found Prevacid works for me. I also eat Triscuits for mild cases of acid reflux. When I can feel the reflux coming on eating Triscuits can be used as a preventative.