Thanks Tami, that's basically what I have been doing....
I'm 1 week post op, thought shoulder pain was gone but came back with a vengeance this afternoon How long does it usually lasts. I have been walking some...
Hi all, I had my surgery last Friday. I though I was well prepared for the shoulder pain, that develps from the air they pump into you. I don't think you can ever prepare for that much pain. Pain...
Tommorrow is the big day. I am finally having my surgery. I want to thank everyone for posting their experiences here. I think I am well prepared of what to expect (good and bad) from reading...
After waiting 6 months for my surgeon to come back after his own medical leave, and over 30 years of suffering from a choking, chronic cough, I am finally scheduled for my surgery, next Friday Nov....
Are a few minutes of discomfort, getting a transnasel endoscopy, worth the added risks of going under a general anesthetic? I have had both and more than once and would never go under again for such...
Thanks for your response Brianala...
To all the ladies who have had the surgery I have a concern, which may seem trivial, but I am wondering how long was it after surgery that you could wear a bra comfortably? I only want to be out of...
OkobojiIA It sounds like you have the exact experience as me as far as doctors, meds and wrong diagnosis. I've seen MDs, DOs, ENTs, GIs, pulmonologistics, and allergy doctors as well. On so many...
I am currently on 50mgs, I started on 10 kept having to increase it. It is hard to say how long it took to work, as I was on the other meds as well. It seems to be working pretty good now, and I have...
Go to an ENT that specializes in Laryngeal Reflux, and Neurogenic cough, and does the transnasal esophagoscopy right in their office. I have a chronic cough for 30+ years before I was diagnosed...
Faith I have to agree with you, Dr. K saved my life because she was the only one to diagnose me correctly after many years of suffering. Unfortunately, though she has now recommended me to have the...
so sorry to hear that Andy, so much for Obama Care...
My husband and I both, only pay our deductible for out of network benefits, and then she takes whatever the insurance is, but we made this agreement 2 years ago. I have heard the receptionist tell...
My husband and I both go to Dr. Koufman and wouldn't go anywhere else....
Andy's I am a patient of Dr. Koufma, as well as my husband and I swear by her. In fact my husband is in her office right now. For me the advantage of her, was that she was the only one diagnosed both...
sorry to hear that Eleanor. No one doctor is right for everyone, but she was my life savior....
The Elavil is not for LPR. I have vocal chord paresis, vagus nerve damage AND LPR. Since I have those 3 things, I was misdiagnosed by many doctors. It took me over 30 years to finally find the doctor...
Angelcat, I do take Elavil for vagus nerve damage, that has given me a chronic cough for other 30 years. It was always diagnosed incorrectly. The Elavil does really work, and the only annoying side...
Hi Georgi The doctor tested the vagus nerve by poking my throat area with little needles. It was not as bad as it sounds. My doctor is an ENT who specializes in LPR, voice disorders and chronic cough...
Hi Roudkup It is a good chance that you might have both condition, that are stated in the other 2 responses. I have both, and it took over 30 years of going to different doctors to finally get a...
Hi Angel You might have Vagus Nerve damage, that makes your throat very sensitive and the smallest tickle will make you cough. I have both LPR and vagus nerve damage. My cough was unbearable and for...
No, the Impedence probe is to test for reflux. I am not sure of of the name of the test, but it consisted of her sticking needles in my neck. It sounds worse than it is, it wasn't bad at all. You...
I am so sorry to hear you are so sick. Have you gone for a second opinion? In this day and age, I can't not believe there is nothing the doctors can do to help you have a better quality of life....
I am on her diet program and so is my husband. It works wonders for him, along with the medication, for me it is not as successful. I definetly get some relief but I am going to have the Nissen...
I skimmed through it while I was waiting in her office. It didn't really seem like there is anything different in it, as far as LPR. I suffer from chronic cough for over 30 years and boy do I wish...
Sorry you are still not feeling well, and like I said above the reflux meds are not working for me anymore. I am only on zantac 4 times a day now since im going to the surgeon and amitriptyline 40mg,...
Grandma Barb Nice to hear that you are doing do well after the surgery. I didn't read your history,but I saw that you are coughing still, and this caused by the incense. Has your doctor ever...
Glad to hear you are doing so well....
Sorry to hear you are not feeling good now, but it sounds like you were recovering quite well from the surgery. Thank you for posting your experience it really helps, as I am scheduled to meet with...
I was very compelled to write, when I read the negative comments about Dr. Koufman, from people that have not even seen her. I suffered from a chronic, choking and dibilitating cough for 30+ years, I...
I have to ask, since Debra mentioned it. How long before you can wear a bra. I plan on going back to work as soon as possible after the surgery but I am afraid that might be an issue, as I am not...
To VOICE I am not a doctor by any means but a long time sufferer. You should visit a Pulmonary expert to rule out anything serious with your lungs first, but it very well could be what I have been...
Thank you for all of your responses. To theacidrefluxman, I have had both tests already. Actually had the 24 hr PH test twice, once without meds and one with. My scores even with meds came out as...
Where ae you located? I too had doctor's that didn't listen to me either (read my post that I just posted prior to this, title Newbe Chronic Cough) I found an amazing doctor, if you are in the NY...
Hi my name is Toni-Ann and I have been suffering from a chronic cough 35+ years ( I am now 50). I have been to many doctors over the years , including Allergists, Pulmonologists, ENTs etc. I have...
Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure by Dr. Jaimie Koufman and her website is: http://www.voiceinstituteofnewyork.com/ She is an amazing doctor. The only one to correctly diagnose me...
Where are you located? My doctor in NYC does it right in her office...
Change doctors. It took me over 30 years to find a doctor to finally diagnose me properly. My chief complaint, has always been a chronic cough. I have been diagnosed, incorrectly, as allergies,...