Acid Reflux

I have a diet which helps me, plus the medication but it seems that when I do much exercise, like walking and climbing, my body plays up and is not able to digest the food, which normally suits me. Is this something to do with the gullet being sensitive. I find it very frustrating because I need exercise to keep me fit. Anyone got an answer to this problem?

Hi Elizabeth,
I have a difficult time with reflux as well. I recommend not exercising until at least two hours after a meal. That's what I have to do. I have to do the same thing before singing.
Acid reflux makes you have a VERY structured life.

does any one have panic attacks when there acid reflux acts up.

Yes i have chest pain i was not diagnosed for 2 years

yeah a VERY structured life, I did some bodybuilding and found it best to work out in the am before eating much, usually a light breakfast. also, crunches put pressure on the stomach and force acid up.

Hi Elizabeth,
I was diagnosed with gastritis about a year and a half ago, and I too have to be very careful about eating and exercising. When I work out I do it first thing in the morning and don't eat anything beforehand. I've found this works out well; by the time I get to work, I'm ready for a big breakfast, and it's best to have big meals early in the day with acid reflux issues. So I make breakfast my most indulgent meal of the day, higher in fat content (but of course high in carbs too) than my lunch or dinner. If I exercise during the day, I'll try to wait 3-4 hours after eating a real meal. If I'm going to be active most or all of the day, I'll eat as low-fat a breakfast as possible, often just a banana and a couple of slices of (plain) bread, or maybe a bowl of low-fat cereal and skim milk. I haven't tried eating while I'm overly active since I was diagnosed; that was never my habit anyway, I've never had much of an appetite when I'm running around.

As others have said, you need to do a lot of planning with this condition. But when I started exercising regularly I found it helped alleviate my symptoms; I digest my food better and am able to eat more.