Subject: Re: MED: reflux & calculated risks
From: "Jennifer L. Fretwell"
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> Over the next few weeks, I have no singing gigs and was wondering what
> would happen if I gave into the very strong chocolate craving (in
> moderation of course) -- is there potential permanent damage to be caused
> by taking reflux risks, or will it just mean that I have to lay off the
> singing for a few days while I indulge?

> Naomi Gurt Lind
>


I have been taking medication for reflux for a year and a half. My doctor
would probably not be happy to hear it but I still occasionally indulge in
the forbidden foods (chocolate, jalapenos, tomato-based foods, etc.). Now, I
must admit that even before I started the Prilosec I was not experiencing
much in the way of noticeable daytime heartburn/reflux symptoms - my reflux
was apparently happening at night. I figure I am okay as long as I am
limiting the forbidden foods to once or twice per week and eating them early
in the day so they are out of my stomach well before bedtime. I feel I have
been okay with this and usually don't notice reflux or heartburn symptoms,
even with the acidic foods. I am on a pretty strong dose of Prilosec though
(20 mg twice per day), your response may differ.

Jennifer, lyric mezzo-soprano