Hello Everyone, I know it's been awhile since I've posted but I hope that everyone is doing well. A good friend just sent me this link. Just an FYI -...
Thanks Judy and Erica. I am definitely going to try both of those suggestions. Steve...
Hi Peg, I am sure you are recovering well after your surgery this afternoon. I just popped in and thought I would send you good vibes and well wishes. I know that your recovery is going to be smooth...
Hello all, Just realized I have to pick up my sister from the airport so I'm going to head to "The Vitamin Shoppe" tomorrow after work. I don't want to break the bank on useless items (I understand...
It's the worst. :( I am heading out to the vitamin shoppe now to get some aloe vera juice and dgl licorice now. Praying for success......
Mernzy, You, your husband and your family are in my prayers. I have followed your story and I hope you continue to heal along the way. Everything is going to be ok. Steve...
IceCreamisNotOK, My brotha I hear you. lol. The dull pain beneath the sternum can definitely be associated to GERD or LPR but your doctor will be able to give you a more definitive diagnosis. The...
Hi Bella, Here's another one. http://www.healthline.com/health/gastroparesis#Overview1...
Hi Bella01, Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. :( Forum member CAGU has mentioned this in prior posts and I'm hoping he/she will chime in. Not sure if this helps but here is a link (it looks like...
CAGU, I am so happy for you and I am hoping for the same results. Continued healing my friend. Steve...
Sorry that changed to rikkuncrapo somehow. It won't let me correct it so I'll just copy the link to the article. :) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3746384/...
I just bought some licorice tea. Warm tea has helped some people. I've also heard that DGL licorice has helped some people. You can get it any local health food store but read up on it first and get...
CAGU, Thanks this is really good info. I am weaning off the PPI's and should be officially off of Protonix in the next week. I'll probably stay on Zantac (300 mg) at night and try some natural...
Hi Charleyfarley, As CAGU said the lump in the throat is called globus and from what I've heard, there is no approximation for when it will totally subside. I've heard some people have had it for a...
Army_Vet60 and CAGU, Thank you both for responding. It is truly unbearable sometimes but I'm maintaining. I'll have to look up more info on delayed gastric emptying. I wish it would just go away....
Anybody finally get rid of their globus sensation? I have three friends with lpr who I've spoken to and their globus went away at various times. The longest was 17 months and the shortest was around...
Hi Jakob, I hear you in regards to staying off the forums for awhile. I check in every couple of days to see how people are doing. Sorry to hear that things haven't improved for you. I was hoping...
Hi Speden, I agree with you. I'm sure they are working on getting as many docs as they can so I'm sure it's just a matter of time. If I get approved, I'll definitely let you know. Best wishes. Steve...
Thanks JB for the heads up. I have 300mg tablets for Zantac so I'm hoping that daily then the reza band (if I get the prescription next week) at night will offer some type of relief. How are doing?...
LAWCHICK, I am so sorry to hear that things haven't improved for you and I find it insulting that your gastro dismissed your concerns with a mere 5 minute consult. I wonder if they can switch your...
Luke, I am at the point of trying anything. :) I'm going to try Gastrex and Zypan this weekend right before the Easter Holiday. My ENT appointment is next week but she has agreed (online) to start...
LAWCHICK, Just checking back in. How are you doing? I just heard from my mom and a bunch of the family is getting together for Easter. I am dreading it but still holding out hope that relief is in...
Jakob, Just checking in. I go next week for my ENT follow-up to see where I stand. It's been a few weeks since you last posted and I was wondering if you had any relief since then? I hope so my...
sgperth12, Best of luck to you today. Sending good vibes your way and I pray that things work out the way you want them to. Best of luck and continued healing. Steve...
Luke, This sounds really promising. I can see how my diet needs to be improved. I am so tired of boost, ice cream, etc and now realizing they are really bad for my condition, I plan to cut those out...
Hi LAWCHICK, I truly feel your pain. I miss being able to go out and eat with my wife, family and friends. This is such a vile disease. Forgive me if you have mentioned this previously as something...
Hi Jena, Just checking in to see how you are doing. I hope somewhat better. Best of luck. Steve...
Hi ToPH31, Sweetie UK and JB_The_Great, Thank you all for writing back. Sweetie yes you are right. Pantoprazole is another name for Protonix. I am definitely taking all of your advice. I just sent a...
Speden, Geez I'm sorry to hear that. You might want to ask your regular doctor about the possibility of having Somnacare contact him/her directly. Maybe your doctor will be one of the first in Boston...
You are most welcome Jena and thank you for your kind words. This is a great place to talk to others who are going through similar if not the exact same thing you are going through. There are lots of...
Hi Dorri, You might want to start back with your ENT to have them scope you and run some of the standard tests to gauge where you are now. I know that several people on the forum have tried things...
Hello All, Just wondering if anyone has muscle pain/soreness/tightness (numbness/tingling/twitching) in their arms, hands and/or legs since they've taken Protonix or other PPI's? I've been on...
Hi Jena17, I am so sorry to hear that you are in pain. I also am having intense arm pain as well as leg pain. I only eat mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, boost drinks etc and I think it's mostly...
Hi M60 tanker, I have not had the NF surgery but I've read several posts from members of the "wrapped club". With so many posts coming in, it may take awhile for someone with experience to respond....
Sgperth12, A lot of us sympathize with you and understand where you are coming from. What are your main symptoms? Have you tried (you probably have but just throwing it out there) some of the natural...
Jakob, Not yet. I guess I was waiting for my doc to write the prescription and then I thought I had to pay the $300. Maybe I should just go ahead and purchase it from the site. I will definitely let...
Gewarn, No worries my friend. Thank you for the update. I'll stay away from the pressure sensor and manometer. :) not sure if it will help but black licorice tea really helped my sore throat. It has...
Jakob, Just a quick reply. Definitely switch docs if they didn't check your throat at all when you presented with nothing but throat issues. There is nothing wrong with advocating for your health....
Jakob, Good to hear from you my friend. I'm sorry to hear that you are still having issues. Your last two remaining symptoms are sore throat and voice fatigue. Did you ever have a globus sensation? I...
Hi Speden, My guess is now that Somnacare (the company behind the device) has FDA approval in the US, their marketing campaign towards physicians (particularly ENTs and GIs) is going to go into...
Lprproblems, I understand the skepticism but I'm at the point that for $300 I'll try it. The constant globus is beyond annoying. Even if it provides a little relief, I'll take it. What symptoms are...
LPR LPR LPR, Your post gave me new hope. I was hoping 10 months instead of 10 years. :) I have been researching both of the devices you've mentioned and I think medical science is definitely going in...
Hello Speden and LPR LPR LPR, I also find it a little annoying that it has to be a prescription but they've already contacted my ENT (I gave them her information a few months ago) and she is looking...
Hi JanPeg, As far as I know they are the same thing. There is something called a modified barium swallow which is slightly different than the standard. Hope that helps. Steve...
I don't think it's covered by insurance as of yet but the device costs $300....
You most definitely will. I believe two of the moderators Bill and Denise are also in the wrapped club as well. It's going to be alright. :)...
Hi Lovelycreations, What type of doctors have you been to see? (PC, GI, ENT, Pulmonologist etc). Are they prescribing anything? Keep at it. Your health is important and sometimes you just have to...
Hello Mamma-T-Mac, Let me first say welcome to the forum as well as admit that I have not had the Nissen Fundoplication (NF) surgery. I was diagnosed with LPR 8 months ago and prescribed Protonix and...
Hello All, It's been awhile since I've been on the site but it's good to be back. I also just got back to work after being out for 3 months. I wanted to report that I just got the email from Kathy...
Thanks Pink and Gewarn. Still no word about its release here in the states. Please keep me posted on your progress. I have to get some relief. Steve...