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Posted 11/13/2017 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
My experience is the best way to diagnose LPR is with an ear nose and throat doctor. They will do a quick laryngoscopy and see if this is the case. PPIs (proton pump inhibitors such as Zantac) not only will do nothing but they can cause osteopenia. People who take these meds are more likely to suffer bone fractures.
I got diagnosed recently and want to do only alternative treatments... diet, elevation of bed, maybe bicarbonate, magnesium...

I wanted to ask if anybody is familiar with an Amish remedy that mixes apple cider vinegar with ginger and garlic. Anybody? Even though there is info on how the apple cider neutralizes acid, it's still acid and I don't know which effect it'd have on pepsin, which is the real culprit in LRP>

I see that the diets recommended do not include garlic or apples in any form

thanks,
Posted 11/13/2017 12:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hello
What did the doctor see in the test that made the diagnosis of LPR?
Did you also do the Peptest to measure pepsin in your saliva?

My ENT scope test was negative (as was endoscopy), but Peptest was positive for presence of Pepsin in saliva. Not sure if that qualifies as LPR diagnosis.
I do have breathlessness as the only main symptom, and an infrequent mild pressure in my ears as a secondary symptoms.

I do use ACV to help with symptoms ( the assumption being that Low stomach acid is causing the reflux--so ACV supplements that acid and clears out the stomach quicker), but have not read about adding ginger or garlic extract to ACV.
I do take ginger as crushed and boiled into my daily tea in the mornings.

Post Edited (sanmay) : 11/13/2017 5:06:19 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/13/2017 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
My ENT scope showed a very red larynx. Diagnosis confirmed, symptoms unequivocal: not heart burn, Upper chest pain, neck pain irradiated to ears, pain when I talk or breath deeply. Other issues have been ruled out (like a heart attack or a pulmonary problem). Problem gets worse at night, have hacking cough, especially after I eat. I tried the apple cider mix yesterday and it made symptoms worse. I guess it confirms that pepsin is activated with acid. Will stick to a diet without acid food for a while. Thanks,
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