Question for acid reflux sufferers

[SheFly]

my DH rode his bike 12,000 miles last year. he's a super fit endurance cyclist who also eats a great diet. I am really happy you are having this looked at.

Yup - and my DH rides not quite as many miles as Mimi's (more in the 8-9K range), is a racer, and also super fit. He also suffers from reflux, and has now had 2 GIs which have, thankfully, shown no cancer to date. These tests are now, however, part of his regular maintenance.

His GI doc tells him to take Prilosec daily. DH doesn't like to do that, so takes it every other. If he misses one, it's trouble for him! Like Mimi says - get it taken care of now. Fitness is irrelevant.

SheFly

[outdoorsgurl]

I definitely will stay on top of it! Thank you! Glad both the husbands are doing well. I think giving up chocolate has been the hardest for me. I'm HOPING I can get the reflux under control so that I can have a little sometimes.

[Biciclista]

the my husband is not doing well. Cancer is not a good thing. sorry.

[outdoorsgurl]

I'm sorry, Mimi. Cancer is definitely a nightmare! I thought maybe he was doing well if he was still doing lots of cycling. I didn't mean to be insensitive.

[Biciclista]

you're not insensitive. This all just came up 2 months ago. He was having the best season ever.

[outdoorsgurl]

I'm so sorry. So even though he wasn't having any symptoms while taking the meds he still developed cancer? That's very scary!

[Biciclista]

that's exactly right he hasn't had hardly any acid reflux symptoms in years. When he finally DID have symptoms, it was already advanced cancer. We're hoping he can win this battle. I am glad to hear about people like you, getting checked right away, good luck!