Hiatal hernia/gerd

[violet33]

I posted a question recently about why decaf teas or coffees shouldn't be ingested by hiatal hernia/gerd patients. Someone told me it was because it contains gastrin which was very informative. What I'm wondering is if anyone knows a good alternative since I really miss having tea especially. Or is there a medication to lessen or prevent symptoms? Please let me know. Thank You!

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Does anyone have any idea what alternatives there are or meds to counteract gastrin?

[violet33]

If anyone can help out, I could really use a response. Thanks

[Frankie123]

Well I found this very interesting as I have always been told that decaffinated tea (so long as it is organic) and decaffinated coffee are much better for you than ordinary tea and coffee. I have certainly found this myself and I have gerd for years. Also decaffinated is much better for your heart.

[Help1989]

Hi, I have mild gerd diagnosed by a endoscopy one year ago. Was put on omeprazole but have recently had really bad stomach burning and under left rib. Today I drank decaf coffee for the first time and have really bad burning pain!

[violet33]

Help1989 I was told that even decaf versions have gastrin which irritates gerd or hiatal hernia. Gastrin is a hormone. Apparently some ppl can drink decaf without a problem as an alternative to caffeine but not everyone. I can occasionally have decaf tea but not as often as before & I don't get burning. I get a gastric acidic pressure.