I forgot to mention that after I eat I have phlegm in my throat that I need to clear, mild coughing and hoarseness....
I was taking Dexilant 60mg for my acid reflux for the last 2 months. I did the Kaufman diet for quite a few weeks. The heartburn went away but now I am left with a burning sensation in my throat. I...
These are both issues for me as well. I hadn't worked out for a while and just went back to the gym the last 2 days. One day I did kickboxing and the other I did a cycling class. These were my worst...
I get more throat burning than heartburn now. And I've been on Dexilant for a few weeks. I've been taking it faithfully. Yes, you scared me. If I read too much on the internet, it scares me. I'm a...
Hello NoDoubtLove - just wondering how you're doing and if you got your results? I hope you're doing ok....
Johnah - I never thought about posture. I just came back to work from the holidays and my symptoms seem to be worse here. And I have terrible posture when I am sitting at my desk! Something to think...
G Speak - I get the Dr. Gourmet emails and was looking at his Acid Reflux recipes. Have you done well eating some of these recipes? They have certain ingredients in them that may be triggers for me....
I've heard Dexilant is a "miracle" for some people. So depressed it doesn't seem to be working miracles for me. I did get a little off track with my eating during the holidays. Not bad, but slipped...
I have had Acid Reflux for over 7 years. Was diagnosed in 2005, went on Aciphex for a year, and was great, with no meds until this year. I'd been eating horribly for over a year and the heartburn...
Good luck! Hope it is an informative and helpful appointment....
I think 5 is still very acidic. Arrowhead is a 7 and Fiji is a 7.5...
Do they all list the PH?...
Do the alkaline drops work? I'm so thirsty!...
Raydio - if you look on the link posted above, it lists the PH in most store bought brand. I've heard you can buy PH testing strips online. I usually do as you do, we buy whatever is on sale. The...
Hi Gspeak - hear you. It must be hard being in the food industry and not being able to enjoy all the foods and drinks you are surrounded by! Have you tried to come up with recipes that would qualify...
It's so good to hear Sunbeam that you are almost symptom free. Do you ever "fall off the wagon" and eat something you shouldn't? I get so depressed thinking I'll never get to eat certain things...
Yes, it is depressing. I'm trying to stay on the Induction part but it's really hard. I see people eating all the things I love and used to eat. It seriously makes me want to cry. And I'm going...
Has anyone looked into the PH levels of bottled water? It dawned on me last night that I have been drinking different brands of bottled water throughout the week and my heartburn can be worse at some...
I thought avocados weren't a trigger food but I had about half of one yesterday for dinner (with a little chicken breast and peas and a slice of whole wheat bread) and my stomach felt bad, and a...
I think I may try Evamor water because it seem for me water worsens my heartburn. But it seems really expensive on their website. Is it less expensive at a local distributor?...
I've never even thought of going Gluten free, though I see it all the time. Is it hard to find gluten free products? I really need my carbs! pasta, bread, cereal, at least a little of it. I can't get...
It is definitely better, and when I do get the heartburn it goes away much faster. I told my GP about the feeling of little pills and such getting stuck sometimes. I think that's why she gave me...
So would a low-fat bran muffin (store bought) work ok?...
Thank you so much Sunbeam. It's so hard to be so restricted and I find myself feeling very sorry for myself that I can't eat what I really want. What kind of milk do you use on your cereal (and is...
I am trying Dr. Kaufman's diet and wondering on a few things: 1. What kind of bagels and muffins can we eat? 2. Is whole grain pasta ok or only whole wheat? 3. Can I use a little brown sugar on my...
I'm trying to to Dr. Kaufman's induction diet. It lists "muffins". I'd be really excited to eat muffins and not just oatmeal. Does anyone know what kind we can eat? Thanks!...
I am on day 6 of a new prescription from my doctor: 30mg of Dexilant once a day. I feel a little better but still getting some heartburn, and I still get that feeling like food is getting stuck in my...
I'm curious about this too. I read Dr. Koufman's book and am trying to stay on the induction diet. But I'm hungry TOO! Do you know if we can eat oatmeal on induction?...
Yes, I do. 7 years ago when I first was diagnosed, I thought I was having a heart attack. It also radiates to my back. Lately I've been feeling like I have asthma. Stress also exacerbates all of our...
Thanks all. It was a little darker today (not much but more on the tan/light brown side). I stopped taking Tums because I read that could change your stool color too. I haven't been eating much at...
I know this is way TMI but I recently noticed my stool is a tan/yellow color. It is freaking me out (as does anything else out of the ordinary). I don't really have any pain but only the usual acid...
Jamie, I had both the colonoscopy and endoscopy done at the same time about 7 years ago (I had similar symptoms as yours with the rectal bleeding). As Bill says the cleaning out part is the worst...
I so appreciate this forum. I've been worrying for over a week (again) that my recurring Acid Reflux and accompanying symptoms means I have some form of throat cancer. I had a bad bout of Acid Reflux...
Thanks for this post. I was just feeling sorry for myself last night as my husband and I went to the grocery store and he put a bag of potato chips in the shopping cart, knowing full well I can no...
Btw - has anyone read the book "Dropping Acid - The Reflux Diet" by Dr. Jamie Koufman? I just got it today....
Thanks everyone for your replies. Of course I'm still freaking out. Every twinge I feel I go online and read and the "C" word always comes up. I've been on the Prevacid (15mg once a day) for 7 days...
Yes, it is very frustrating! I want a magic pill that works right away. I was on Aciphex years ago and it took a few weeks to work. I know I have to be patient and try things and if they don't work...
Thank you Mudmagnetmum for your reply. I do worry way too much....that's part of my overall problem! I go to the "bad" place whenever I think something is wrong. I'm only on day 2 of the Prevacid...
Hi all, I haven't been on this forum in a few years. I was diagnosed with GERD (and a hiatel hernia) about 7 years ago. I was given Aciphex and that seemed to do the trick. I stopped taking it years...