That certainly is a lot of life changes! Hope things get better for you soon. I have slowly added in foods to see which I can tolerate. 2 years ago I didn't touch coffee for a year after having drank...
I have been diagnosed by a GI specialist with IBS that has the same symptoms you mention. He said my IBS is causing my acid reflux like symptoms -- burning throat, lump in throat, heartburn. My...
I won't go into my whole history again since I've posted it previously, but long story short, I have acid reflux that is controlled with Zantac and the occasional TUMS or Titralac (like TUMS). The...
I am only on Zantac and my doctor has told me to take it once in the morning, 150 mg, and once at night 150 mg. I was on 300 mg at night but have since been able to cut it down to 150 mg. Robyn...
I also have the lump feeling on and off. 3 doctors later, I finally found a specialist who said it's IBS which in term aggravates my Acid Reflux. The IBS is causing the spasm which he says is the...
Hi Faran, I too had the feeling of a lump in my throat. I have previous posts about it but I'll give you a quick summary here. I have GERD and when it first happened, I had such a sore throat I...
Hi. I tried Prilosec with Zantac at the same time (physician ordered) and didn't get much relief from it but I do get relief from Zantac. I take 150 mgs twice a day, morning and night. I'm not doing...
Thanks for the info, Bill....
Also, the GI specialist I went to see did say some doctors don't understand the connection between IBS and acid reflux. Out of 3 doctors (one was a surgeon), only 1 knew about the IBS/lump in the...
Well, in my case, according to my GI (yes that is correct abbreviation), I have both. I have IBS and Acid Reflux. Both are separate. However, my IBS can aggravate my acid reflux (weak LES, heartburn...
Hi. From my own personal experience, I too had a lump feeling in my throat at times. By way of background, I was diagnosed with Acid Reflux 2 years ago and have been lucky enough to be able to...
Thanks, Denise,and Pat I will definitely check out those sites. Since all my asthmas tests and chest Xrays are normal, I'll follow the path I'm on of Zantac and watching diet, etc. What I miss the...
Thanks, Denise. You were the first one to respond to me a while back when I was new here. I recall reading your in-depth story of your journey, but one question. Did you have asthma before you...
I like the Genie bras. I buy them in a size larger than I need to give me a looser band fitting. I've also started wearing sports bras in a size larger than needed to still give me support but not so...
First, let me say I was diagnosed with Acid Reflux in December 2011 but am not on any meds for it, just TUMS. I developed a cough in May 2012 which seemed bronchial in nature. I would cough so hard...
I also use a wedge pillow that is kinda hard (I'll get the brand to you since I bought it at a local medical store and don't have the name right here) so I put a regular pillow on top of it to give...
I had propofol which is a general anesthesia. They gave me an IV injection and the first drug was something to relax me. I was still awake. All I remember next is the nurse telling me to "roll over...
I'm glad you have also found ways around the "eating" fun of vacations and doing other things. Thanks for sharing. It so helps to know others are experencing the same things I do!...
Just wanted to add that I also took crystalized ginger on the plane with me. I eat a little piece of it after meals to help with digestion. I wasn't sure the airlines would let me take it through...
Hi Deb, I had the 24 h a few months ago and MultiFundo gives a lot of good tips. Tell the nurse/technician who is doing it to talk to you the whole time. It helps takes your mind off of what is going...
Hi Tzakaria, I'm not really sure I can offer you advice since it seems like you need to talk to a doctor. YOu have some of the symptoms I have but I never had a coating on my tongue or loose stool....
The sour taste almost like I was sucking on a penny, would last throughout the day. I didn't have it every day but when I did that's what it was like. It was quite frequent though - 4 -5 days a week....
I just want to say that I don't want to speak in the place of a doctor and I think you should contact them and ask this question in addition to what my experience. I started on Prilosec/Zantax in...
Great post,Mud. I recently went to my bi-annual Las Vegas vacation and did a post on it on another thread. I was able to still have a fabulous time in Vegas with just some alterations. One of the...
Nickles, Thanks so much for being so candid. I too did not have the usual IBS symptoms. I never have that "have to run to the bathroom feeling" after eating but I did get the other things you...
Drtinsac, My 24 hr ph showed I have both acid and non-acid reflux episodes. It also showed nighttime reflux episodes. My Demeester score was 14.9 which my GI said is nothing to worry about. I was...
Thanks, Nickles, for the info. When you say "stemming from your intestines" is that the same as IBS or did you end up with a different diagnosis? I'm 48 and never had stomach problems my entire life...
I had my first symptoms in December 2011 with lump in throat, trouble swallowing, heartburn. After having all the tests: barium swallow, endoscopy, 24 h PH, manogramy and gastric emptying my GI...
I've had success with Aloe Vera Juice. It is a drink that is sold in our grocery stores here in the juice/salad section. It seems to help sooth the burn if I get a flare up, however, mine were never...
Thanks for the info. I've never been a fan of chilli peppers but I will try the potato juice. Just amazes me how the first doctor told me nothing to be done but surgery and a second opinion doctor...
Hello. First my background: I was just diagnosed a few months ago with GERD. I woke up in December 2011 with a sore throat and my doctor treated it as a sinus infection. When it didn't clear up, I...
I use a wedge with a regular pillow on top of it and it works good for me....
I woke up one morning in December and had terrible post-nasal drip. I kept clearing my throat and had trouble swallowing. I was barely eating soup and a few crackers the whole day. My GP thought I...
I had an endoscopy in January and it was my first time ever having anything like that or ever having anesthesia. It was a breeze. The nurse putting in my IV was very good and it picked a little more...
Hi Joe, My ENT told me the tea I should have is chamomile, decaf. I have it at night with honey because I find it makes me sleepy. I have since tried green tea decaf and that seems to be ok for me...
I had both tests done in January. For the manometry, I had a great nurse who talked during the whole thing to distract during the times I couldn't swallow. I found thinking of things other when I was...
Thanks so much for sharing your story on recovery. I am in the beginning stages of having been diagnosed and now meeting with surgeons to disucss my options....
Thanks for the updates....
Hi Paul. Actually, while the lump in my throat has gotten better, I am scheduled to meet with surgeons next month. My symptoms cannot be cured by diet or PPIs because they tell me I have non-acid...
Also my GI told me the lump feeling in my throat is definitely GERD related and is the esophagus trying to close itself off from the acid since the LES is weak. He said it does not interfer with...
Hi Paul. While I do not have asthma, I did have sore throat and lump feeling from my reflux starting in December. My ENT told me it could take up to 3 months for my throat to recover. I has been 4...
Mine started in December with a lump in my throat. My doctor started out thinking it was a sinus infection. Mine is mostly the feeling of a lump which my GI doctor told me is the esophagus reacting...
Hi G. I've been newly diagnosed with acid reflux and had such a sore throat at the beginning I could barely eat soup. It has since gotten better. My ENT said I have mild laryngitis now but nothing...
What I've found with all the tests I've had is that my anxiety over how the tests will feel and be done was worse than the actual testing itself....
I had both tests done in January and are as stated above. I had read on another blog to just concentrate on your breathing when they are inserting the tube and it will be easier. The nurse with me...
Thanks, Maximus, for posting your experiences....
I have had all the following tests: barium swallow, esophageal mamometry (spelling?), 24 hour Ph and endoscopy. Since you asked about the barium, I'll tell you my experience with that. I had to fast...
Hi Sajacks, Glad to hear you are doing well. I am in the early stages and have just been diagnosed with GERD and meeting with surgeons and second opinions next month. Denise has been great in her...