'Dropping Acid' or 'Fast Tract' diet for LPR?

Well...I feel a little 'mired' in all the research/reading I've been doing to try to help my LPR!

I bought the 'Dropping Acid' book but was surprised to see gluten/wheat/dairy/sugar as a big part of the recipes. I've been hearing a lot about how going gluten-free has helped enormously, for lots of people, and while I'd like not to have to do it, I'll do it!

Then heard about Fast Tract/sibo, etc.

Which is best? Or does it just depend?

I'm going on assumption (I still have some things to be confirmed by more testing, I think) that I have LPR that is caused by pepsin. Also usually have lots of bloating (stomach) and some indigestion with it.

Thanks for any advice.

Have you visited Fast Tract web page. I remember another member having an over the phone conversation ( by appointment) with the author. Maybe you can find an answer that way. (Don't know what he charges ).

Also, you might have food sensitivities that cause LPR. The ALCAT test checks food sensitivities but not allergies. It was available through our MD. Requires doctor order and four tubes of blood. The site gives lots of information. Very helpful.

We had the ResTech done by an ENT. Tube goes in nose and rests in the throat area to measure acid and recorded on a little box that you wear. (24 hours). Be sure to ask the ENT if they have the machine. Not all do. We called the company and asked for name of doctor in our area that had the resTech. Then when they give you the names, be sure and call to verify before making appointment. Not uncomfortable--eating and drinking no problem.

All of these sites are worth reading about-- including the Facebbok page of Just Passing Through. Believe I gave his address earlier as it is loaded with LPR and pepsin information. Definitely not selling so don't think that. You don't have to sign it to read his valuable information and how he beat it.

Wish you well.

electracat said...
Pompadur--thanks for the advice!

And Pat--thanks for all the info. Very helpful. What did the ResTech tell you? Was it an awful test?

I see in my notes (did I get them from Dr. Robillard's page? Can't remember...!) that the ResTech test has low reliability, and the "Multi-channel Ph and Impedence test" is the only one to detect non-acid. But that's just what I wrote down. I have no idea. ;)

I can chip in here; the Restech probe feels a bit peculiar; it feels like you have a Tic Tac sweet in your throat when you swallow. Eventually it passes though. Restech can get mixed up between reflux and dryness. Dry throats are more acidic, and can give false-positive results - especially if you're like me; I slept with my mouth open and accidentally dried out the probe, dropping the pH to 4 slowly..!

And, sorry--one more question: I just noticed that Robillard has two books--one for IBS and one for heartburn (both 'Fast Tract')? Are they different? Which would I get for LPR +bloating/yuck, or does it matter?

Doctorstevenpark.com

Has comment on LPR and sleep apnea.

I have tried both and utilize the PH guide from Dropping Acid  as well as low fat and the Low Fermentation Suggestions from the Fast Track/Low FODMAPS diet. You have to do a trial and error becauses we are all different.

You can look into a nutritionist or an alternative doctor. Again, we are all different so what works for one may not work for another. There are some universal items to avoid (caffine, coffee, carbonation, citris fruits, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chocolate, wine, cranberry, fried foods, peppers).

electracat, you need a book about Heartburn by Norman Robillard. I don't know the difference between this one and IBS, but i am sure it is better to use a book about your issue.

I was only kidding about the alcohol!! I know it's not in my future for quite a while. :) But thanks for the suggestions!

Erica, the Fast Tract diet (in theory) looks great to me, except that I'm confused about gluten and dairy consumption in it (I'll probably just give up the dairy). Should I just give the gluten up? Not sure if I have sensitivities to it, but I hear so many talk about the benefits they've experienced without it. I was kind of excited to read that it was allowed, because, like you, I've already lost quite a bit of weight, and I was tiny to begin with. Can't eat much in the way of fats, and dairy is out, so...I was struggling to find food that will put some weight on me. So, that's causing me anxiety.

Also, the recipes from the book look (some of them) downright weird and unappealing; I'd love to just have a list of what to eat, and then create my own. I guess I can look at his tables in the back of the book.

He does offer consultations (very expensive). Would it be worth talking with him, or should I conjure the wisdom of people already on the diet, and just see what works best for me? I always worry about my own ability to do this; I'm not the best at not knowing, or at trial-and-error.

Maybe you should create a recipe book based on the foods you eat! ;) We'll pay!!

Anyway, thanks for advice. If you can tell me what foods got your weight back up, that would be so helpful.

Pompadur, thanks for that advice! I have an appointment scheduled with my local nutritionist, and asked if she'd take a look at his diet and then we can discuss. I think you're right--only if I really have trouble following it/understanding it, should I contact him. Thank you for saving me money!! (Why do people have to charge so darn much for a consultation??)