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Posted 1/21/2016 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hello..I hope you are finding relief from this terrible condition.... I have had GERD for 2.5 years and I was just diagnosed with LRP 1 month ago. Now the acid is affecting my throat! I had an endoscopy 2.5 years ago that only showed gastritis and NO h. pylori. I was put on Omeprazole and that didn't help much. 2 years later I went to my GI doctor again scared because I had heartburn everyday for 2 years.... he did another endoscopy last Aug (15) and showed esofaguitis... so now the acid was burning my esophagus. He put me on Lansoprazole twice a day as I also take Lexapro for anxiety and omeprazole can't be taken with lexapro.... anyways the lansoprazole is not working. I take it twice a day and I still need to take gaviscon during the day.

I have to say that I am not great with the diet, but i don't eat tomatoes, garlic, orange juice, anything acidic etc ... but I am having a HARD time quitting coffee.... I only take 1 cup a day... I read the fast track diet and I stop taking coffee and I only ate meats and veggies and my heartburn went away for the very first time in 2.5 years.... however, that diet is NOT realistic for me.... I love sweets and I'd love to be able to have a cup cake or pastry every now and then...

This conditions is making me so depressed specially because it can turned into cancer. I am 39 female and my quality of life is terrible... any advice? Thanks so much!
Posted 1/21/2016 9:37 PM (GMT 0)
I am in the same boat as you. Hated cutting things out. I was dealing with constant throat pain and nausea and depression. I love all of the foods on the list of things we can't eat! Have you considered acupuncture? I know it sounds crazy and like it would not work, but trust me it does! Now I can eat the things that I love (in moderation) without as bad of symptoms and the symptoms continue to lessen...I even have chocolate and wine! My acupuncturist actually just went on vacation for two weeks and my symptoms are flaring up like crazy. Can't wait till she gets back so I can see her. And the needles barely even hurt! I strongly suggest trying it. It really changed my aspect on life and GERD in general.
Posted 1/21/2016 11:23 PM (GMT 0)

ewitsgross said...
I am in the same boat as you. Hated cutting things out. I was dealing with constant throat pain and nausea and depression. I love all of the foods on the list of things we can't eat! Have you considered acupuncture? I know it sounds crazy and like it would not work, but trust me it does! Now I can eat the things that I love (in moderation) without as bad of symptoms and the symptoms continue to lessen...I even have chocolate and wine! My acupuncturist actually just went on vacation for two weeks and my symptoms are flaring up like crazy. Can't wait till she gets back so I can see her. And the needles barely even hurt! I strongly suggest trying it. It really changed my aspect on life and GERD in general.

Thanks for your reply!!! are you on any meds for GERD?
Posted 1/22/2016 1:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hello. I have GERD, associated with Limited Scleroderma, which I've had for over 30 years. The GERD reared its ugly self about 3 years ago, when I all of a sudden lost my voice, which also permanently affected my singing voice. GERD reached its peak in 2015, when I finally researched what foods to avoid. I avoided all of them, and my relief was immediate. I do have periodic symptoms, but only if I fall off the wagon with the diet. I also use two pillows, so I sleep at a slant, and try not to eat anything within an hour of two of bedtime. No chocolate, tomatoes, raw onions, garlic, orange juice, caffeine, spicy foods. I do drink decaf (although it's listed as something not to drink), and it doesn't bother me. I do eat sweets occasionally, with usually no problems. I hope this helps you. I used to take omeprazole, but now just take 1 Zantac in the morning. And a 500mg(maximum per Dr. orders) Tums when needed. I have suffered all the symptoms you speak of, with the vomiting in my mouth in the middle of the night the worst. And the burning in the throat a close second. Again, removing those foods from my diet made an immediate change.
Posted 1/22/2016 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
How bad is your throat? Do you feel a lot of mucus? I added sodium alginate recently and can't tell if it's been helping. This disease is awful! I'm only 32, and for the past 5 months been having the symptoms of LPR. Can't eat anything I enjoy or drink wine :( sooo bummed! I also have severe health anxiety.....worrying that it will turn into cancer.
Going to a vocal cord specialist next week :-/ just feeling helpless
Posted 1/22/2016 8:09 PM (GMT 0)

Ying said...
How bad is your throat? Do you feel a lot of mucus? I added sodium alginate recently and can't tell if it's been helping. This disease is awful! I'm only 32, and for the past 5 months been having the symptoms of LPR. Can't eat anything I enjoy or drink wine :( sooo bummed! I also have severe health anxiety.....worrying that it will turn into cancer.
Going to a vocal cord specialist next week :-/ just feeling helpless

yes a lot of post nasal drip, clearing my throat, hoarse, cough... and yes heartburn... but some people get LRP with no heartburn. I went to ENT who diagnosed me... he put me on lansoprazole twice a day and so far the post nasal drip, and cough are gone... my voice is a bit better too. Good luck, I suffer from HA as well and it's the worst condition!
Posted 1/26/2016 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
leah1976 no I'm not on any medicines at the moment. My dr originally told me to take pepcid, but I didn't feel it helped much/at all and with the acupuncture I haven't needed any medicines. The medicines scare me because of the possible long term side effects. Have you read any of the Dr. Jamie Koufman books? I just ordered three, so far only read one of them. It's called Dropping Acid and explains things really well and instead of just a list of things you can't eat it gives a list and recipes of what we can eat! It gives you certain foods to eat for two weeks while your body heals and then foods you can eat for the rest of your life. It seems like a real game changer, hopefully!

Also it sounds like we have some of the same symptoms. I have hoarseness, sore throat, nausea, cough, post nasal drip, asthma attacks...thankfully no heartburn though! It totally sucks and is so depressing! I'm 23 I should be having the time of my life! Not worried about every single thing I eat! :(

Post Edited (ewitsgross) : 1/26/2016 2:36:38 PM (GMT-7)

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