Thanks RN fro your encouragement! It's so nice to have people who understand! I hope that you (and everyone) continue to improve and may we get back to "normal"...
So happy for you!! You are giving me the courage to start Zoloft!...
I'm sorry I have no answer for you, I too feel like I have some disorder and I have yet to call a specialist either. I am so afraid of what the diagnosis might be. On top of that I know that meds are...
Mel, I am the same! I feel like I am worrying myself into some mental disorder. And then I feel you really can do that. I also have obtrusive thoughts, unwanted thoughts, and I can't control it...
Thanks S.C I will look at these tomorrow!...
Hi, I would like if you could post the link please! I know I have anxiety but just trying to figure out if I have something more going on. suffering so much lately and getting worse....
Meaning I feel normal a few minutes a day!...
I feel exactly the same! I don't even take my zanax when I need it because initially I get more anxious. I never was like this before. I would take most anything you gave me. I had a reaction once...
Hi, New here, but I too am so afraid of meds but know that I must start something. Things have gotten so bad lately, I feel I am going crazy. Please let me know how it works out. I too, plan on...
Hi I'm laying here in bed feeling the exact same. The constant dizziness is driving me crazy. Odds are we both are just having anxiety attacks...I just wish I knew how to stop it. It's so tiring....
Hi, I too suffer from shoulder pain and have neck pain every morning. xray showed I have mild bone spurs and narrowing between c4 c5 c6, I beleive. All night switching the pillows up, throwing one...
I'm suffering from LPR I believe . No formal diagnosis because all my tests are negative. Just went to cardiologist today who says he does not think any of my symptoms are due to my heart except...
I am following a low acid diet for a while now. Not always 100%, but definitely nothing over the top. I I am very thin and try to exercise when I can breathe. Do you find the Gabapentin helps?...
Daxter, I too am feeling like jumping off a cliff. I sit here right now unable to breathe properly and feel like I am being strangled from the inside out. Lump in the throat and feeling like any...
Daxter my tests are all normal and I still have symptoms for 3 years. It could be nerve related. Have you taken any of the meds like Elavil or Lyrica? I was prescribed Elavil but haven't started it...
Hi Qidoc, what is the EMG test? What kind of doctor administered it? I am on 3 years with LPR symptoms. I am thinking it may be nerve related because all my tests are normal. Even my peptest. My...
Hi Andy, Have you had any side effects from the elavil? I have some but haven't started yet. I have anxiety over taking meds.......
Hi Do you have pain with these spasms? I have throat tightening and feeling of being strangled or choked. Also, can't breathe, or feel like I can't. In fact, right now it feels like the front part of...
I'm so sorry to hear this made you worse! How long did that last, gasping for breath? I was going to ask for it at my next appt. but will probably chicken out taking it. I, so hate meds....
Hi Pink, may I ask what treatment you are on now? I , too have had all negative tests and not sure which way to believe, because symptoms continue....
What are you taking for your anxiety?...
Daxter I feel your pain! There are moments I want to go insane too. All my tests do not point to acid reflux. Barium swallow (doing my 3rd in a week), scopes, restech, Peptest negative, ph,...
How many mg of Elavil do you take?...
Eleanor please keep us posted with the Elavil. I'm feeling hopeful for you! I actually feel swelling in my nasal passages and in my throat that constricts my breathing, along with the feeling of not...
Hi, I don't know if I have that, going to ent at the end of month. Had scopes, all the GI tests, etc. It's been 3 years! They haven't found anything. My major symptom is breathing too! Absolutely so...
Hi Toritone, How do they test the vagus nerve? And what doctor would do this? I am still looking for a diagnosis. Just did the Pepsin test and it came back negative. Thanks!...
Hi, Anyone feelong better? Did you do the Peptest yet? Results? I just received mine but I'm waiting another day so I can be 48hours without meds. I hope this will show whether I have pepsin in my...
Sixness, I too have considered Mayo clinic. Please let us know what happens. My main symptom is breathing problems also. What are your breathing symptoms, if you don't mind? All my tests show no...
Snow,Thanks! I too snack on those things. I actually eat very healthy and am in good shape, my one downfall is dessert. I love an ice cream or frozen yogurt. This will be my hardest hurdle, the sweet...
I'm trying to go Gluten free right now, it's been 2 days! I don't do a lot of dairy but I do have some, so I will try to eliminate that too. I'm not a huge meat eater, so it's hard for me to go...
My problem is breathing in. They said it was not quite achalasia, but there was some tightening of the LES. I just got a puffer and will try it. I don't think it's asthma though. So frustrating. I...
Hi, I haven't been diagnosed with LPR, but I seem to have the symptoms. Had really bad globus,throat tightening, hoarse voice,strangling feeling, chest pains, All my tests show no reflux and actually...
Hi, What is the allergy cocktail you are taking? I'm at my wits end too!...
Totally agree. I have no diagnosis other than I was told my LES was tighter than ususal?! And that this is "unchartered territory" as far as any treatment. Great! All my symptoms are very much LPR...
Jonah Hi. What were your test results? I too rarely suffer from heartburn, but have really bad breathing, chest pains, tight throat, soreness in lungs like you say. All my tests never showed reflux....
What about drinking Boost or Ensure. They have calories and nutrients. I know when I lost 20 pounds initially I would try to sip them during the day....
Erinpeace, What kind of magnesium do you take? And how often? I bought Slowmag a while ago but the pills were so big I couldn't bring myself to try them for fear of getting stuck in throat. Thanks...
Has anyone been prescribed Librax? My GI prescribed it to me for tight throat and what I imagine to be spasms. I haven't taken it yet, first I hate meds and second have never heard of anyone being...
I hear ya. All I hear from others who don't have it is: "don't they have any answers, I don't understand why you can't find a diagnosis?, isn't there something you can take?, on and on. But today...
Tguy, I can't attribute it to anxiety either but who knows. I know what anxiety feels like, and like you said this will sometimes happen after the breathing problems. Different feeling completely....
Dany, They found this on the manometry test.This is what he said "a hypertensive poorly relaxing lower esophageal sphincter". "High residual pressure in her lower esophagus and a near hypertensive...
I actually have that. I have constant breathing issues from the time I wake up. I can feel my throat closing at times and swell up. Also feel it in my lungs at times. I can also feel my nasal...
My tests also came back clear and I had the Restech! I was positive that would be the clincher that would prove it. The only thing they did find is my LES tightens up. So, how do I still have all...
Hi Kevinla, If you could please tell me what pepsin test are you doing? I'd be very interested in doing one. All my tests have found no reflux, but something has to be causing these breathing...
Hi All Well went to see Dr. Peters today to go over my Restech and ph and manometry. Seems I don't have acid reflux from these findings...My restech Ryan score was a 8. demeester 2. He said my ph...
Hi, Just curious if any of you who suffer from shortness of breath or asthma like symptoms, take asthma meds and do they help? I took Advair for a few days but didn't find it helped much. I see...
Hi All, Just had my Restech yesterday along with the 24 hour probe and a manometry. I was having a "better day" and I didn't have many symptoms during the 24 hour period. And no shortness of breath....
So the water is alleviating your lpr symptoms? Are you drinking it or boiling it and breathing in the vapors? When and how much do you drink a day? Thanks...
Thanks! Trying not to think too much about it. What about the 24 hour probe? Is it a constant annoyance? Painful?...
Hi My doctor didn't recommend me for the Restech . I called on my own to set it up. Originally I thought I was just going to get the Restech test and any other tests with my doctor, but they sent...