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Posted 3/17/2015 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
I recently started having terrible gerd symptoms the only problem is I'm having trouble believing gerd alone could be causing my symptoms. Some symptoms are feeling of tightness on one side of throat, constantly regurgitating food, trouble breathing in sort of feel like something is sitting on my breast bone I have absolutely no heart burn but I know it's heart burn because when the food regurgitate it burn and is full of acid. I've been having pressure in my ear and slight dizziness. I'm to the point Where I don't want to eat. I spent all of last night regurgitatating a bag of cheese doodles which made me scared to lay down from fear of choking in my sleep. I've been under extreme anxiety and stress before all of this started Maybe there is the connection. Anyone else experience any of this with gerd?
Posted 3/17/2015 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
gerdruinedmylife,
You have all the symptoms of GERD, just like me and many others on this forum! If I ate a bag of 'cheese doodles', I would surely puke my guts out! I love them, but haven't been able to eat any of the high-fat, artificial crap (yes, it really IS 'crap'!), for more than a year.

Start eating healthier as a start and stay away from the high fat snack foods all made out of artificial ingredients; those are real hard on your digestive system and bad for your health. (I'm speaking from experience... I used to LOVE to eat that stuff!).

If you haven't been to a good gastroenterologist, that's the first place to start and find out what's causing all this agony. Just about everyone on this forum with GERD has experienced many, all or even MORE of the nasty symptoms you have described. Check out all the postings here. You are in good company.

So sorry you feel so ill.
Posted 3/18/2015 1:31 AM (GMT 0)
You sound like me. Right now as I type this I am struggling with shortness of breath. Its scary, very scary. I would stay away from cheesedoodle or any other of the fun foods that arnt good for you. One thing I have done is cut out dairy. I use almond milk and have things like almond yogurt, pudding and I have seen a slight improvement granted ive had issues with dairy prior to gerd as does my dad.

I would talk to your primary if you havent already and get a referral to a gastro doctor. I just had a endoscopy done that confirmed gerd, irritated esophogus and hiatel hernia so its important to get the proper test to see what exactly is going on so you can treat properly. Right now fighting with insurance but I am praying I can get on the proper treatment soon. Im sorry you are going through this. Its terrible to feel like you dont want to eat and be so sick all the time but I am hoping it does get better.
Posted 3/18/2015 1:54 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone I was diagnosed with gerd by my ent doctor when he looked down my throat he was able to see it. I need to make an appointment with an gastrointestinal doctor but been having insurance issues as well. It's a relief to hear that my symptoms may very well be caused by gerd
Posted 3/18/2015 5:02 AM (GMT 0)
I also had really bad GERD/LPR. I found out I had delayed gastric emptying which was causing this.
Posted 3/27/2015 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Do any of you have lots of throat mucus? That is my main problem right now. I suffer from lpr. I would love to think I had low stomach acid causing these miseries but probably not. What is the test for delayed gastric emptying? I always feel so full after meals. I'm on 40mg ppi down from 80 daily. Does low stomach acid or delayed gastric emptying create the same symptoms as lpr. No doctor has mentioned either of these being a possibility. I agree with the above posts that eating junk food like cheese doodles will only cause more problems. Diet is key to this for sure. And patience!!!
Posted 3/27/2015 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Kar102

Yes,. I had lots and lots of throat mucus. It was so bad I would loose my voice at times. I was diagnosed with silent reflux (LPR) by an ENT doctor. My GI doctor later found my LPR was caused by delayed gastric emptying.

The test for delayed gastric emptying is the gastric emptying test. Its the test where they make you eat eggs at the hospital and then take x-rays to see how fast your food empties out of your stomach.
Posted 3/27/2015 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
Also... Yes again, Low stomach acid can cause delayed gastric emptying, because you do not have enough acid in your stomach to break down your food.
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