Too much to cure??

I'm hearing so many people who give me simple advice like, take DGL and then your throat will be fine...Or, just try this, just try that...WELL, I've tried DGL, and EVERYTHING else, NOTHING works...And I've been miserable for two years!

I have NEVER gotten rid of the lump in my throat and food getting stuck in my chest and throat...It hurts every time I eat, no matter what I eat!!  And I eat very slowly, and small bites, too!!!

SO...I am thinking that this is because I have GERD, AND LPR, AND IBS, AND a motility problem??!!!!  Is this just too much to treat???  OH, and apparently my motility problem is the IBS, NOT a problem with the esophagus...It just feels like it is the esophagus since it's all connected and I have all the other things going on!

Post Edited (friendlygal) : 5/10/2008 7:41:18 AM (GMT-6)

Hi Friendlygal,

We all know how you feel because we've been there.  I'm not going to give you any advice because you've been around long enough to have tried it all....

I really feel that their is hope on the horizon with new non-invasive products coming out to treat GERD and Lpr all the time.  The Esophx seems promising but for now, it is too new and needs modifications to work effectively and consistently.  More and more companies are popping up who are making medical devices for Gerd. Check this site http://toraxmedical.com/patients/mes.php#.  This sounds very promising but is not available yet.   I know it doesn't help much now, but I don't think you're going to be saddled with this forever. 

Wishing you the best under the circumstances. 

Hey there friendly. I just wanted to stop in and express to you how sorry I am that you have so much going on. You are dealing with a lot, and there is no other way to put it, other than saying that it sucks! I am glad you come here and post. I am happy you at least have us to come to! We are here for you hun! Stick with us! Wishing you all the best!