Hi McBessell. I haven't eaten mushrooms in quite a while. I'm just not a fan. You can search online to see if they're considered safe on a low-FODMAP diet. I would think they'd be fine. The diet...
I didn't have much success with the Fast Tract Diet. Dropping Acid did help get the symptoms under control, but it wasn't something I could continue long term -- not enough calories, and I lost a lot...
Hi Mjhusn. I'm sorry to hear about your wife's problems. I have no experience with PPIs, so I can't make a suggestion regarding that. But on the diet, yes, I think she can find some relief through...
Hi Sonus. I used to drink a gallon of water a day, and on the schedule you described. But now I drink about 3 liters a day. And I drink most of that with my meals. So it's about one 12 oz. glass with...
Hi LiveJoy. No, it did not feel like heartburn. And no chest pain. It just felt like stuff (liquid) coming up my throat. And at its worse, I felt a lump in my throat that just wouldn't go away. Also...
I don't take any medications (prescription or over-the-counter), and no supplements. A couple of years ago, my doctor said a blood test showed I might have an h. pylori infection. So he prescribed a...
Hi LiveJoy. I think a combination of low-fat, low-acid helped the most. But low-FODMAP also seems to help. It's probably the fat (especially oils) that causes me the most problems. Also, on days when...
One more thing: I have the head of my bed frame elevated about 5 inches (on blocks of wood), to also help prevent reflux....
Hi LiveJoy. No, I'm not doing Fast Track anymore. I quit that several months ago. My LPR has been good for quite some time now (many months). I've found that oil and other high-fat foods aggravate...
I used to have this problem with itching after showers. I figured out what was causing it. If I lightly pat dry my skin (especially on back and sides), I never have this problem. Ever since I started...
I used to have this problem. I figured out what was causing it. If I lightly pat dry my skin (especially on back and sides), I never have this problem. Ever since I started doing this, about a year...
Hi LiveJoy. I'm sorry to hear of your symptoms. I know exactly what that feels like. I have gastritis (verified by endoscopy) and reflux, too. After much experimentation over the past four years,...
Hi Vicky. I know what you're going through, believe me. There's so much confusion about which diet is best. I don't know what will help you, but I'll tell you what helps me. I hope it can help you,...
Hi Vicky. My symptoms are improving, and I'm pretty sure I know why. I'm eating more food. Lots of it. There is a well known link between gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) and eating disorders...
I think extra-virgin olive oil is healthy. Studies have shown that it reduces a person's risk of stroke. It's been shown to be anti-inflammatory. But I've eaten a LOT of EVOO over the past 9 years,...
Here's an article about NSAIDs and GERD: http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease/causes.html "NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), common causes...
Actually, I went on the paleo diet (both gluten and dairy free, as well as other restrictions), because I read reports that it helped with anxiety. I was having problems with anxiety at that time....
Hello Electracat. I've been gluten free for the past 9.5 years. That's when I started a paleo diet. However, I've been eating white rice (Jasmine) for the past few years. I still have LPR symptoms...
Thank you, Faith. That helps. And thanks also to Pat....
Jake, I've never noticed my tongue being green. Have you asked a doctor about it?...
Faith, That's an amazing story. I'm very happy for you. How long have you been symptom free? And how long have you been free of the medication? Would you describe your diet as low fat, or very low...
Refluxman, What foods are you eating? Low-carb? Low-fat? On those days when the reflux is especially bad, have you noticed any links to certain foods you ate that day? Scott...
Hi Refluxman. I'm the same way. It's strange. I've definitely noticed that high-fat + high-fiber = the worst symptoms. And I usually experience bad bloating/gas when the LPR is acting up. I have a...
Thanks, Joan. That's interesting. I began drinking coffee when I was a teenager. Always drank it black. In my early twenties it began giving me heartburn. I added cream, and that fixed the problem....
Rob, Thanks for responding so quickly. It's been very frustrating and confusing, trying to isolate foods that trigger my symptoms. My symptoms began back in 2011 when I was eating a very high fat...
Hi Robray. My experiences are very similar to yours. I started a strict paleo diet back in 2005, after reading Cordain's book. I began the diet because I heard it might help with anxiety, and it...
Hi Alexandra. What about placing something (books, old clothing) underneath your mattress to prop up the head of the bed? I'm sorry to hear your symptoms came back. I think you're right to contact...
Hi Gondore. I'm afraid I can't offer any advice on that. I would suggest asking your doctor. Good luck!...
Gondore: That's great news! I'm so glad to hear it....
Gondore: My breathing problems seemed to come and go for short periods of time. And although it was certainly uncomfortable, it never felt bad enough to make me feel like I was suffocating. I hope...
Nicole (Worrier1): I don't know much about dairy, but I think cottage cheese is one of those dairy foods that's low in lactose. So maybe that's why he allows it. Good luck with the diet, and keep me...
Gondore: Yes, although I can't be positive, I'm pretty sure the breathing problems I had were caused by the LPR. The symptoms you describe, and the intensity, are awful. I'm so glad to hear things...
Nicole: I'm so sorry to hear that you've had to live with this condition for 7 years without knowing what it was. That's terrible. Yes, I had those same symptoms: lump in the throat, cough/throat...
Alexandra: I think you're right that a certain amount of fear is normal for people with health problems. But for me, it was a level of anxiety that was definitely not normal. The paleo diet was so...
Hello Pompadur. I began a Paleo Diet almost 9 years ago. Before then, I was a sweet junkie, like yourself. I felt so addicted to sweets. I also felt terrible most of the day -- sugar highs and the...
Hi Gondore. I've been doing well with Fast Track. I only rarely get problems with reflux, and it's when I combine too much fat and too much fiber. I get bloated and then have problems with reflux....
Pat: yes, the egg yolks are hard-boiled. :)...
Ethanol, please read the additional information I wrote in my reply to Pat. The part about how I eat those foods -- saving the leafy greens and zucchini for last, in an attempt to clear my throat of...
Hi Pat. 1. I bake the fish and chicken, at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. The fish takes about 45 - 50 minutes to bake at that temperature, and the chicken takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. I don't add any...
Hi Ethanol. No, I've never taken PPIs. When my LPR was at its worst last year, my doctor gave me some samples of Nexium, but I never took them. I wanted to see if the diet would work. Fortunately, it...
Hi Pat. 1. All weights are after cooking. 2. The chicken is meat only, no bones. 3. I am about 145 lbs, and 5 ft 9 in. I want to stay thin, so I try to limit my calories. But I just noticed a mistake...
Hi ChattDana. I'm very glad to hear that you got relief from LPR. It's no fun!...
Hi Lobstahguy. Before the diet change, my symptoms were: - Feeling like there was a lump in my throat - Feeling like I needed to clear my throat a lot - Feeling pressure from just below my throat -...
Hello. I've had problems with anxiety for most of my adult life, up until about 8 years ago. That was when I began eating a paleo diet. My anxiety decreased dramatically. It only rarely bothers me,...
Hi. I haven't written about my LPR in the past several months. It's pretty much gone. I've been eating a diet that's very similar to the one Norm Robillard recommends in Fast Track Digestion. The LPR...
Hi Sunbeam. I think you're right. I just need to tweak the diet a bit to fit me (no rice). Norm Robillard's basic recommendations have helped me. Even before I read his book, I noticed that too much...
I've had the same problem. It's disappointing. I'm glad I'm not the only one. Thanks for your post. I've been paleo for several years, with good results. But about 18 months ago, I tried the Perfect...
Yeah, you're probably right about using a blender. I have been chewing my food very thoroughly....
Sunbeam, you're right, I'm avoiding acidic foods, too. The only foods I'm eating that have a pH below 5 are a small amount of blueberries and raspberries (about 50g total). I know they're very...