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I take an oral Aloe Vera concentrate with herbs that stimulate the kidneys and liver.  There is also a stomach formula that I take which helps keep colon healthy and working properly.  I use to take pepcid AC everyday but have found that this helps with stomach and constipation issues.  If you have a health food store it's Naturade brand and it's the Detox formula and the Stomach formula.  I turned my Mom on to this stuff because she tends to have colon and stomach problems.  This stuff has worked better than the scrips she got from the doc.  The aloe vera taken orally is proven to heal and keep the stomach and intestinal track healthy.

 I have acid reflux disease and have found that my problem was worse when I first started medication.  THe hearburn was terrible!!  but it did get better over time.  I am taking prilosec otc in the am and pm as was suggested by my Dr. Origionally it was pm only.

As far as the constipation goes, i'm in agreement with Glen. These medicines can dehydrate you so water is extremely important. Also, I have found that when my body is well hydrated that the medicine seems to work better for me.

Sherry

ALOE , ALOE.. I mean hello.... 


 oral aloe? never heard of it. till now. Will look at it.

 We all have some gastric problems. Adhd seems to be a powerful gastric screwer upper.

 All my life has been one huge gastric event.

 

I am taking ritalin and experience bad acid and consipation..  Does anyone have any remedies for this.

Nicola - are you eating properly? It's easy to not eat as the appetite suppressant qualities kick in.  Try to eat a full meal when taking your morning med and it will help to keep the acid away.  You could also get tagamet from your MD.  Just don't use antacids as they change the Ph of the stomach and alter your dosage. 

Constipation could be much like my troubles with IBS caused by my dexedrine.  The doctor prescribed me dicetel and it is working great.

I still think you may not be eating well.  If you aren't eating enough (and make SURE you drink lots of water!) you could end up with both troubles.

And check with your doctor.  There are lots of very mild remedies for your troubles.