How to Feed a Teenage Boy with Acid Reflux

I would caution you about Zantac. I have pretty bad acid reflux (got AWFUL when I was pregnant with twins) and a doctor recommended some OTC meds like Zantac or Prilosec. Well, I went with Zantac. Fast forward two years, after many bouts of pancreatitis (even after having my gallbladder removed) I read that Zantac can trigger pancreatitis. So I stopped taking it and switched to prescription Pepsid. Works well and does not have that nasty little side effect.

Good luck to you both.

My husband has severe acid reflux. Unfortunately, your son will also have to cut out soda, coffee, that sort of thing.

Here are some tips I use.

We love spagetti, and the red sauce is no good for acid reflux, but if you add a little bit of baking soda, it neutralizes the acid from the tomatoes. If you add too much, though, it tastes soapy. I don't know the exact amount to add, you could probably find it in a google. I've done it so long I just eyeball it.
This method also works for things like lasagna.

We also keep tums and things in my purse in case he accidentally eats something he didn't realize would be too spicy.

for me the triggers are any type of bread (god forbid I eat a doughnut - one bite and I'm on fire) and some heavy tomatoe sauces - though not all. have you already had him keep track of what he's eating and what sets it off? you may not have to get rid of all of your "usuals". My problem with doughnuts started when I was 18 and a roommate worked at a doughnut shop..

Creamy foods are good - and ensure fruits with seeds are OUT like preserves - rasberry/strawberry are a NO NO! I would suggest your son try to sleep propped up a tad - it will help him sleep better. When my MIL has her issues (REALLY BAD) she sleeps on her recliner downstairs, same when I had preggers heartburn. I also had a SMALL serving of plain new york style cheesecake (no crust) and a glass of milk before bed - the creamy dairy seemed to help (but I had ulcer issues too).

Since this is sudden onset I would be worried about other causes for the illness.

It does not sound like normal reflux to me, I think it sounds more like an ulcer or some results of extreme stress.

I took Reglan for my reflux and was very happy but I hear it has some issues now. It relaxes the stomach so it will empty faster therefore nothing to burp up or vomit up. The kids took it in liquid form for infant reflux too.

I think helping him to have less stress and finding out what is going on to start this up again is key to treating it. If the stress is ongoing it won't stop the reflux, it will just be treating it and not working.

Hi! Put some blocks to raise the head of his bed or get a wedge pillow for him. If he really feels bad just let him sleep sitting in a comfy chair. Good luck! oh, and I think the food list is a personal thing so encourage him to keep track of what he eats and how he feels rather than counting on a list.

Do you go with him to the doctor? I would suggest you don't. There are foods on the list that I can't see any child speaking of in front of their mom.

My son was told to knock off drinking and decided he could live the the acid. Not saying that is the case with your son but at his age it may be best to let him go on his own.

Oh my son was 22 when he went in about his acid.

It is just that it hit so suddenly I just wonder if he is drinking with his buds.

I hope you didn't take that as I thought he was a bad kid, I mean my kids drink, they are over 21 now but I know Tommy drank before 21. I just figured Tommy wasn't going to tell me his doc told him to lay off the beer if he hadn't been 22 at the time.