To my knowledge there is no test for gluten sensitivity. Diagnosis is based of process of elimination and symptomology. I tested negative for two celiac genetic markers (HLA-DQ 2 and DQ8), and my...
The "So Delicious" brand of coconut milk ice cream is very good!! Ive had the mocha almond fudge and chocolate peanut butter flavours. I try to keep carbs to a minimum, but will occasionally splurge...
Bryter, my experience is similar to yours. By eliminating gluten and dairy (casein and whey), and sticking to a low carb diet I've cured my LPR/GERD. No more coughing, choking or lump in the throat...
Sixness, I was on a PPI for 9 weeks to get the LPR under control, and I stopped eating gluten at the same time; I dropped the dairy shortly after. So it's hard to say how long it took to see...
Hi Georgi, My LPR symptoms seem to be triggered by food sensitivities. Since I've cut out all dairy products and gluten from my diet, the globus, coughing, choking, hoarseness etc. have disappeared....
For years my migraines were triggered by weather (barometric pressure) changes, lack of sleep, lack of food, alcohol (the smallest amount). Sometimes I'd get 2-3 a week, other times I'd go a month...
Hi Verity, Have you tried any of the Triptans, like Imitrex, Maxalt or Zomig? OTC medications never helped with my migraines -Maxalt was a lifesaver for me....
I've been following the Fast Tract Diet for a while and have maintained my weight. I snack a lot on sunflower seeds, almonds and almond butter. I've found a really good goat cheddar cheese (i don't...
Hi Bacon, Just curious... You mentioned in a different post that you have fasted 1-2 days. Do you recall if you had the cough/ itchy throat then?...
Bacon, Before I went on PPIs I had terrible coughing/choking and water brash ( where you mouth fills with saliva); I never had heartburn. I read that the water brash in your body's response to acidic...
I'm sure you will get better! It will take some time, and trial and error. As to what you can and can't eat...Read the posts about the Fast Tract diet to get an idea of what it's all about....
My original symptoms included coughing, episodes of severe choking (which I believe were laryngeal spasms), sore throat, weak voice, difficulty swallowing and globus. I never had heartburn until I...
Hi Shelion, There is hope! My LPR is 95% better. I was on a PPI for 9 weeks starting in January. This healed my throat irritation and reduced the globus/ lump in throat feeling. At this time I also...
I'm just thinking out loud ... There's been a lot of mentions of 'crowd sourcing' in the media lately. That's where funds to support an idea or cause are solicited from a large group of people,...
Sunbeam, did you take a probiotic when you were on the Fast Tract Diet? I'm wondering if that will help rebalance the intestinal flora. For those of you trying to wean off PPI's , I was on...
I eliminated all gluten from my diet and my migraines completely disappeared!!! It's been 3.5 months now with no headaches at all. When there is a drastic swing in barometric pressure I still get a...
Pink, I don't eat any dairy products, so no yogurt for me. Yogurt is allowed on the Fast Tract diet, preferably the plain, unsweetened kind....
This diet has helped my LPR symptoms and my PPI induced GERD symptoms tremendously! Actually, my diet over the past few months has been low carb and in-line with the Fast Tract diet, and that was...
Hello, Read the book called "Fast Track Digestion" by Norm Robillard. Its about metabolism of carbohydrates and overgrowth of bacterial in the small intestines (SIBO). Although it focuses on acid...
Is the sensation of refluxate creeping up your throat part of acid rebound? I never, ever had this symptom prior to PPI use; it developed after about 8 weeks on PPI. I've been off all acid reducing...
I also had a major flare up about two weeks after discontinuing medication.... Had to take zantac for a couple days. I attributed it to me going too fast at adding certain foods/drinks back into my...
Hi Helen, I'm relatively new to this forum too! I've been able to wean myself off prescription medication and manage my symptoms by diet, lifestyle changes and over the counter antacids/Gaviscon when...
Hi Pink, My diet isn't that restricted. I eat fruits and vegs, eggs, nuts and seeds, and meat. I drink almond milk instead of cow milk, and have mainly quinoa as a grain. It just takes more planning...
Hi Chris, Gluten and dairy protein seems to make my reflux worse. Note that its not lactose, but whey and casien, so even cultured dairy products like yogurt are out. The BEST thing I did was to...
Hi Inpinkagony, When the burning was really bad I resorted to a Zantac. I only did this about 3 times. For more mild burning it was 4 tums at once. I did drink a lot of water and ginger tea, and...
Thought I would post a quick update. I was on a PPI for 9 weeks, which mostly resolved my reflux symptoms (globus, coughing, choking, sore throat) but I started to develop new symptoms like acid...
Hi Norma, I'm starting to believe that my laryngeal spasms are related to food sensitivity, particularly dairy protein. I've been gluten free for a while now, and in the past two months went dairy...
Unfortunately, it sounds like the pills have caused your symptoms; this has been documented in clinical studies. But, I'm assuming the pills initially helped with the gastritis? When a doctor...
Hi Inpinkagony, PPIs and H2 blockers cause hypo acidity. When you stop treatment your acid producing cells go into overdrive. I recently switched from a PPI to an H2 blocker and have experienced the...
Hi Holly, I was going to mention the same point about H2 blockers as Willovercome. If PPIs aren't working for you, try Zantac or Pepcid etc. instead. They are not as efficacious as the PPIs, but they...
Hi Bruce, I'm leaning towards the theory the food sensitivity plays a role in my LPR. Since coming down with severe LPR symptoms in January (that lead to a case of pneumonia), I've been thinking...
I take a sublingual B12 which dissolves under your tongue. It may be worth a try. Check your local drug store for other vitamins that are in the form of sublingual tablets....
Hi Holly, Your symptoms sound similar to mine. Started out as a lump in my throat and an irritating dry cough. I ignored it, and it turned into a severe sore throat and choking episodes. After 7-8...
Hello Suzrunner, Has your daughter tried an elimination diet? My migraines were caused by reaction to gluten. Since I've cut out all sources of gluten from my diet I've been free from migraines and...
Hello again, I've been on PPI for 9 weeks now and the lump in my throat is >90% gone, and I have virtually no coughing anymore. What's troubling is that I've developed a new symptom: a feeling that I...
Hello Overt, Can you explain how your clients manage their GERD? Other than betaine HCL, is it changes in diet or addition of supplements that has improved their condition? At this point, I'm more...
I was diagnosed in January with GERD, although by reading this forum its more like LPR. I have never had heartburn, but I do experience the lump in throat feeling, repeated swallowing, water brash,...
I've suffered from migraines since childhood. Common triggers for me are barometric pressure changes, strong solvent type smells, lack of sleep, alcohol, sometimes being over hungry. One thing that...
Thanks for your comments. Yes, the PPI has helped. Much less coughing, no more burning feeling in my throat. Like you, I'd say there's been about a 75% improvement. I'm still hoping to see more...
Hello, I'm new to this forum. I was recently diagnosed with GERD, although in hind site I've had symptoms on and off for close to three years. I have no heartburn; my main symptoms include feeling of...