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Posted 5/6/2008 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
I am thinking that the lump in my throat isn't just from the acid reflux, but that my throat is terribly dry.  I drink TONS of water, NOTHING helps!!  Is it not good to drink just water?  Gatorade HURTS my chest, it makes the PH go so low, it makes my GERD worse...What should I do to get rehydrated??
Posted 5/6/2008 8:06 PM (GMT 0)

Friendly,

Are you sure you're dehydrated or is it that your throat is very raw and sensitive from acid.

Dry throat is not a symptom of dehydration but dizziness, nausea and heart palps are.  Did you ever try the DGL that Danie raved about.  You may need something to soothe your throat to coat it.  DGL works pretty good for that and it is healing to the throat.  It won't cure LPR per se but it can help. 

Posted 5/6/2008 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
DGL never helped me.  I tried it for a long time. And since my tongue is terribly cracked, I think that I'm dehydrated. thanks anyway.

Posted 5/6/2008 10:20 PM (GMT 0)

FRiendly,

I know you're frustrated with this condition..I posted an article for you on the thread by maggie  on LPR but you didn't look at it so here it is again. It speaks about surgery for people with abnormal motility issues, this maybe the answer you're looking for:

   ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9168070

Best wishes

Posted 5/7/2008 12:42 AM (GMT 0)

sillylilly, I did see that post..You're just assuming that I didn't.  I just didn't get around to looking at your link...

about being frustrated, Naw, I'm not anywhere near as frustrated as others in my condition would be..I'm always told how patient I am...I'm just stating what I've experienced for 2 whole years, like it is...And I mentioned to you that the DGL didn't work for me, because it didn't. That's all.  It's NOT a miracle for everyone.  I also mentioned to you about the cracks on my tongue, because doctors DO thinkt that I'm dehydrated...

about my "motility" issues...One doctor said taht I have it, anther one said that I don't.  I wouldn't dare get surgery for somehting unless I know that it's true for a fact that I have it.  I will look at the link later. Thanks so much for posting  it.

Posted 5/7/2008 5:49 AM (GMT 0)
Friendly, I am wondering if you could use a liquid antacid like in the morning or something and then try to drink throughout the day. That might settle any acid issues you are having, and allow you to drink more. That is just a suggestion. You could also try drinking milk, or even a milkshake, just to again help coat your throat and stomach. I am not going to lecture on how serious dehydration is, because I am sure you already know that. To assure you are getting proper nutrients right now during this time, it might be a good idea to drink something like Boost or Ensure. That too is just a suggestion. They don't taste the greatest, but are wonderful if you are lacking in nutrients, which you very well might be. How are you doing with eating? You could also try sucking on ice chips, which could help with hydration, and the cracks on your tongue if they are at all irritated. It is great to drink water for hydration, of course, but my big concern here is you losing nutrients. That is why I made the suggestions I did. Please tell me how you are doing!!! Wishing you all the best!
Posted 5/7/2008 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
Friendlygal,

We all have to make our choices and I wish you the best.
Posted 5/7/2008 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
TammyGrl0528,

Thanks!  I'll drink more ensure as you suggested.  I'm afraid to drink milk or any products that have milk in it because my nutritionist told me not to drink Dairy.  But maybe I need ensure anyway.

sillylilly, It is not about making choices.  Doctors won't allow me to get the operation, and I have tried the DGL.

Posted 5/9/2008 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
friendlygal, please do try the ensure, and like I said, maybe even chipped ice or something, and let me know how that goes. How are you feeling today? Are you feeling any better???? I do hope that you are, and I look forward to hearing from you about how you are feeling soon!
Posted 5/9/2008 10:04 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks, TammyGrl.  I just posted a reply to what you wrote me on another thread...

Regarding the ensure or milk, I read online that milk actually thickens mucous, so that wouldn't be good for saliva, afterall...

Also, regarding nutrients, I wrote down exactly what I eat to a nutritionist and she said that I eat INCREDIBLY healthy.  So, I suppose that leads me to think that my incredibly dry throat, sores on the tongue, and nonstop thirst is not dehydration after all???  I mean, I am not deficient in nutrients and my bloodwork is excellent...

I have done SO MUCH work to get healthier after a long period of starvation.  My body has had all these awful digestion stuff for ages because of it.  I just hope that it's not permanent.  I am lucky that I'm still alive, after the amount of meals that I skipped in the past.

Posted 5/12/2008 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hey friendly, I was only suggesting the milk as a coating to your throat and stomach in the event you have any discomort in there. I wonder, have you been tested for diabetes? The reason I ask is because excessive thirst is a sign of diabetes. Just a thought. I am not familiar with something, and if I am offending you here, please do tell me...but you say you skipped a lot of meals in the past? Are you coming off of an eating disorder? Or were you just simply unable to eat for other reasons? I feel as if I am missing something here, and I am sorry to so bluntly ask that question. I am here for you hun...so please do stick with us! We will get through this.
Posted 5/12/2008 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
Friendly, I got the answer to the not eating thing...I am sorry I read that post right after reading this post, so my apologies! And, I do realize that not everything is as simple as taking smaller bites, again, what I read from your other post. I am only asking the questions I know to ask to hopefully get you some answers. I know you are going through so much, and you have to be frustrated. I am sorry for that. I do hope you bear with me through my trying to find the information I need to try to help you out. Wishing you all the best.
Posted 5/12/2008 4:22 PM (GMT 0)

TammyGrl0528 said...
Friendly, I got the answer to the not eating thing...I am sorry I read that post right after reading this post, so my apologies!

And, I do realize that not everything is as simple as taking smaller bites, again, what I read from your other post. I am only asking the questions I know to ask to hopefully get you some answers.

I know you are going through so much, and you have to be frustrated. I am sorry for that. I do hope you bear with me through my trying to find the information I need to try to help you out.

Wishing you all the best.

  No need to apologize.  It's Fine.  I was just saying that taking smaller bites wasn't working for me, personally.  no problem, though!  Sounds like it helped others.
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