NEED advise, what should I ask my NAturopathic DR for my GERD?

Currently I am taking

I am not taking any meds from a GI or regular MDs I tried them for years and they never worked. NONE.

GastricComplex

MAStic GUm

DGL

Slippery Elm lozenges

HCL betaine just started 3 days ago

Probitoics Jarrows Formula

Multivitmain

I am on gluten free diet....

I juice my veggies now started this week

I only keep eating healthier as I go along...

My symptoms?

Sore throat sometimes the whole day

Minor Acid reflux

Burping almost the whole day even when I drink water

Feeling full at times

I saw her 3 weeks ago but she presrvibe that but so far I am not feeling well..

Another thing I tested positive for h pylori 4 weeks ago, did the antibiotics ever since then my symptoms especially my sore throats have been worse.

What tests shoudl I ask for or does anyone have GERD alternative supplements they want me to ask about?

There is just so much to ask or sometimes I dont know what to ask since there is so much...

I suspect candida, h pylori, leaky gut syndrome, hiatal hernia, weak valce, low acid, high acid....But not sure what else to ask for....

There is so much she can tell me and I can ask but if I come with a list I will be better prepared.

Thanks for readin please help ppl.I am only approaching this in a natural way so if someone would like to continue chatting let me know....

David

THanks mockturtle, I am taking the mastic gum for h pylori but will ask her about this thanks....

ANy other suggestions or questions I should ask her?

thanks...any more advise ppl or opinion on my symptoms?

Hi Nickles, good luck with your appointment. I was just going to add that if you have had H.pylori eradication and still have symptoms, you should get formerly retested for H.pylori to make sure that it HAS been eradicated!

You could ask about oregano oil - I think that's good at killing lots of bugs, but it may burn, especially on the way down!!

MMM

Hi Nickles,

Sure, I'll definitely post the results of my Naturopath appt.  It's not for a few weeks.  I live on the east coast.

Currently I am on a PPI twice a day and following the "GERD" diet.

I want to start looking into alternate routes so that I can eventually (hopefully) wean off of the PPI without too much rebound acid.

I tried DGL, not sure if it helped or not but I think it made me gassy.  I've been off it for a few weeks and will probably try again to see if the gas returns.

I also take digestive enzymes and a probiotic. 

I've found gargling with a baking soda/salt water mix has been a savior for my throat and mouth because I have quite a bit of reflux go way up, even into my nose, yuck.

I've been eating some Manuka Honey here and there just for fun mostly, as I do not have an ulcer and everything else I've been eating has been totally bland.  The only formal "tests" I have had so far are an endoscopy and a test for H. pylori.  No H. Pylori or ulcer, no hiatal hernia, just acid damage and esophagitis, initial diagnosis is LPR/GERD.

I also get bloating and belching but not all of the time and I have a lot of constipation which I am trying to treat with prune juice and Benefiber.  If that does not work, I'll add in Miralax.

So, Im hoping that the Naturopath can help me get more of a good routine with regards to natural supplements and food. 

I think too, that I am going to have to start some sort of stress relief program.  My stress over this is getting worse and I know that stress will only make the reflux even worse.  Also, I'm going to try to start some low impact exercise like walking every day, can't hurt, as long as my belly is empty.

I also sleep elevated and sometimes even sitting up (not comfortable but helps the reflux).

Good luck to you!

KatherineG

Thanks, Joy. Yes, I know I am at the beginning. I don't plan on going off of the PPIs anytime soon, just trying to gather lots of info. so I can hopefully heal and get off of them eventally. I have not tried the Miralax yet but it was recommended by the Nurse in the GI's office, so I'm definitely going to try it.

Thanks so much for listing those tests. I just had the endoscope last week. If things do not improve with a little time, I'll definitely seek those out.

I have been a bit discouraged reading on-line about LPR and that it is hard to tackle.

My GI Dr. told me it can take 3-9 months for it to calm down and then I need to stay on the PPIs for a few extra months and then maybe try to wean down very very slowly and see what happens.

I'm also going to look into some sort of relaxing medatation or maybe even a stress reduction class or therapy. I'm getting so stressed over this and I have been told that any stress/anxiety is a huge component to this disease and will hinder the healing process.

Every time I feel the reflux hit my mouth or go up into my nose, I can literally feel my entire body get hot with anxiety. I'm trying to just breathe deeply when it happens and then chew on a stick of gum. I've never chewed so much gum in my life :o)

KatherineG

PS - some of the stuff I am doing, that is helping me, has been based off of your advice in previous posts, thanks so much, Joy!