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Millions of people are on acid-blocking medications (PPIs) yet they still suffer with reflux, anusea, and even anxiety. Is this you? Research shows that 40% of patients with GERD continue to suffer symptoms despite taking a PPI.
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What if you problem isn't excess acid at all?
Reflux can be driven by nervous system dysfunction, making you feel reflux and burning symptoms even when acid isn't elevated. You could be taking medications with dangerous side effects when that's not even the problem.
Let's look at nerve dysfunction and how it can be creating these symptoms.
Your vagus nerve travels the same route as your esophagus, passing through the opening in your diaphragm. If you have a hiatal hernia or a tense diaphragm (this can occur due to a variety of digestive imbalances) the result can be a compressed, stretched or irritated vagus.
An irritated vagus can result in a weak sphincter (valve) in your esophagus that allows acid reflux to occur, in addition to creating gastroparesis (your stomach contents move too slowly) causing reflux and increased abdominal pressure.
Additionally, an irritated vagus can cause heart palpitations, diziness, nausea and symptoms of anxiety - all issues common to many hiatal hernia and reflux sufferers.
When the nerves are irritated they become hypersensitized and you feel burning, nausea and chest pressure even when acid levels are normal! You're really experiencing the pain, it just isn't actually due to excess acid.
This is not something that's commonly understood.
Note that bile reflux should also be considered here as it's another reason for hypersensitized nerves.
The nerve irritation makes you more likely to suffer form anxiety and sleep disturbances as well, due to the gut-brain connection.
Solutions - fortunately they are natural and effective
Diaphragm relaxation and a diaphragmatic release. I discuss breathing techniques and demonstrate a diaphragmatic release in the video.
Vagus nerve rebalancing - there is a "sigh" and "hum" technique that I demonstrated in the video along with a mention of a vagus nerve stimulator that I can send you a discount code for. (I have no affiliation with the company).
Gut normalization/optimization is crucial here as well. The vagus nerve/gut connection is strong and it typically requires working with both to enjoy a successful outcome.
From the perspective of gut health a real food diet is imperative, so ditch the alcohol, sugar and ultra-processed foods. You'll want to discover if you have any food sensitivities along with getting your microbiome tested for imbalances of good and bad organisms which would include infections and toxins causing increased pressure and inflammation.
If you'd like help we're here for you. The best next step is to contact us for a consultation and then we can determine if what we do is a good fit for you. Call 727-335-0400.
Research
1. Sifrim D, 2004, Gut – found that up to 40% of GERD patients remain symptomatic on PPIs due to non-acid reflux & hypersensitivity.
2. Kessing BF et al, 2011, Gastroenterology – bile and weakly acidic reflux events cause symptoms despite PPI therapy.
3. Ronkainen J et al, 2006, Gastroenterology – population study linking GERD to higher prevalence of anxiety and sleep disturbance.
4. Tack J & Pandolfino JE, 2018, Gastroenterology – hypersensitivity and altered brain-gut interaction contribute significantly to reflux symptoms.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for profession