SORE THROAT remediessss?? for acid reflux?

Nickles

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Posted 6/29/2011 6:59 PM (GMT 0)

What are some good remedies for sore throats when you have acid reflux?

i tried Lozenges from slippery elm---need somthing else

Taking DGL helps but want something else for immediate soothing of the throat?

Anyone has advise on natural remedies for heartburn?

couchtater

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Posted 6/29/2011 9:57 PM (GMT 0)

Have you tried warm salt water gargling? Sometimes chewing gum helps.

mock turtle

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Posted 6/30/2011 5:10 AM (GMT 0)

i have read that hexylresorcinol an ingredient in some cough drops, neutralizes pepsin although i can only find two references in support of this idea

alternatively, aloe juice and honey are very soothing

mudmagnetmum

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Posted 6/30/2011 8:28 AM (GMT 0)

I have used something called throat comfort tea which has marshmallow in it. It worked for sore throat associated with colds and flu, but I have't dared try it with GERD as any kind of tea gives me big trouble. Chewable licorice seems to coat my throat a little bit, as does gaviscon.

Nickles

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Posted 6/30/2011 7:07 PM (GMT 0)

What is gaviscon?
Thank you mudgmegnetum, mock turtle, couch taker....

Salt water i have not tried but I should....

mudmagnetmum

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Posted 6/30/2011 7:47 PM (GMT 0)

Gaviscon is over the counter seaweed based gloop that is meant to put a "floating layer" over the top of your stomach, as a barrier between the acid and everything above the LES.
http://www.gaviscon.co.uk/
Over here in the UK pregnant women use it a lot, though there are worries about the aluminium it contains (well some people worry........ I was too sick to worry!!). I use it occasionally now, but I don't think I could face it if I was feeling a bit pukey - I can't say if that's because it really would make me more sick or whether it's just the memory of the endless pregnancy vomiting..... (well obviously it did end after 9 months........!!).
Salt water would definitely make me feel sick too!!
You tried aloe vera?

KatherineG

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Posted 7/1/2011 12:09 PM (GMT 0)

I had asked the same question recently. Per the suggestions of others, I have tried warm salt water and baking soda gargles and honey, both seem to help a bit.

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