Cough, Soar Throat related to Digestive issues?

Hi, i had cough since March 19. I was taking cough meds but I did not get better. I got worst after 2 weeks and had difficulty breathing. Due to Covid situation my doctor can't see me. Praise God i did not have fever. So i was doing video n phone consultation. Another stronger meds was given plus ashma meds and antibiotics. After 5 days, this meds did not made me better. It made my situation worst. I cried and got so scared. (Its my personal belief, but i always pray). This time i was on the floor crying as it was tough for me to breath. Then anxiety kicked in. After praying i called my friend told her my situation and she told me. I might have developed LOW acid again. She let me try to avoid carbs and mix my food with a dash of lemon juice. Praise God, this worked, it helped me. I am able to eat, though little portion but it helped me not loosing so much weight. After a week to my recovery i had soar throat. I don't want to call my doctor as i know she will prescribe another antibiotic. With my past experiences. Antibiotic is so bad. Anybody had same situation then leads to soar throat?

Hi Sharon,
Thank you for the reply. I was taking Pepcid but unfortunately, this did not work. Are you familiar of Low Acid Stomach.
I was guessing it could be. Not having enough acid to digest my food?

I am eating small portions and taking down notes and on what food to add daily. I read one of your post about eating small portion. That seems to work. The on and off cough still visits but I use Doterra Lemon to rub my throat.

Everyday is a blessing to be able to eat.

God bless.

Hi Sharon,

I did not get officially tested by a doctor or hospital because of COVID19 situation, they cancelled my appointment. So I just did a self test. First I tried eating with a bit of lemon on my food if it digest quicker (meaning if it does not get stuck). It was better. Then, I start eating food that has vinegar content on it like Kewpie Mayonnaise of any Mayo probably has vinegar. I mix this with wild Cod fish or wild Flounder . Then I was able eat those and seems to flow directly to the tummy. I can eat shrimp only if use with Shrimp Cocktail sauce ( as the sauce ingredients have vinegar).
I'm not sure if this is a Low Acid situation but when I eat something with Lemon and a little vinegar it seems to digest better. But, I cannot drink the Brags apple cider right now as this seems to be too strong. Squeeze of Lemon is fine. Also the pure Aloe juice is ok with me, drinking a cup early morning before food. I am eating small portion only for now because anything I ate if too much can upset my stomach. Also, i tried only little carbs. Bread and sweets seems to trigger a soar throat or cough with no end.

This happened to me in 2015 but I got better. I was taking PPI , Zantac, Pepcid for a while. Then I manage to wean myself. It was not easy but it took about 6 months for the weaning process. Then this happened again now. It could be triggered by the NSAIDS, cough meds and antibiotic? Then this new ordeal started. I also get anxious especially when the food just stays on my throat area.

Any advice is very much appreciated. Thank you. Be safe everyone.
God bless.

Post Edited (Tu Wang) : 5/1/2020 1:17:58 PM (GMT-6)

Hi Sharon,

I just want to update you. I am able to eat now. I continue on eating smaller portion and listing down what may have triggered it. I just limit my carb intake. Non GMO rice seems not to bother me as much as bread or bagel.

All the best. God bless.

Hi,

On the progress, I am eating small portion, low card and low fat. That had helped me eat regularly and keep my weight. I also take occasionally non glucose or regular boost, (very vanilla flavor). I am eating every 3 hrs. I always eat warm food and cut for little bites and I chew them properly. Fish is the only thing I can digest. It gets boring so I mix it with avocado and a little mayonnaise.

Probiotics seems to help with Magnesium citrate. I take this with food. It seems that those capsule can easily irritates my throat if taken without food. Alkaline water seems to help too. I been drinking warm water which seems to be better. Occasionally I gargle with warm water with salt and do steam inhaling.

Healing naturally is tough but it s doable.

All the best.