lmbutare Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 This is my first time posting but I've been sick for 2 yrs and diagnosed with POTS about 6 months ago. I have terrible reflux and stomach burning despite Protonix, but high salt helps with the pots. The high salt really hurts my stomach and I can't have anything acidic like tomato juice or pickles so it's really difficult. Does anyone have any tips for how to eat a high salt diet when it hurts to eat high salt? Any recipes for high salt foods that don't cause stomach problems? I know a lot of us have indigestion/reflux problems so I figured some people must have similar problems maintaining high salt.Thanks for your help!lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Hi Lauren,I'm a Lauren too I have horrible acid reflux but also have to eat a high salt diet...I just keep up the salt and eat antacids. As far as I know there aren't any really salty foods that are easy on the stomach. If it gets really bad, talk to you doc. Hope that helps,Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 I have GERD big time--I'm on nexium 2x a day. I eat salty stuff that doesn't bother my tummy as much--like beef jerky, canned soups, fat free potato or corn chips, etc. There are loads of salty treats that aren't as acidic. I also love olives and pickles.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurehope Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 1/2 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in 1/2 glass of water does wonders. And it helps the heartburn too.I can tolerate some salty foods as well but I steer clear of the monosodium glutamate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmbutare Posted August 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 thanks for your replies. I've actually been trying jerky recently and that seems to be a bit easier to tolerate. I'll have to try the baking soda...that's a really good idea! Man, talk about a Catch 22 with the salt and GERD, huh? I guess I just have to keep trying new things until I find somewhat of a balance.It's been nice to find a group that I can get advice from! I was sick for a couple of years before my diagnosis, and I never thought I'd be able to find other people with the wide array of symptoms that I have!!Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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