Forgot to mention - I managed to order the same bed raisers you recommended. They arrived today and look very robust. Am going to use them this weekend as I am away... Thanks for the advice....
Hi Paul, Apologies for not replying to you sooner. I really appreciate your response and your comments have given much to think about. Regarding PPI - I have been taking Nexium 20gm for 3 months...
Hi Sildasher, I am not sure if there is a direct link between AR and depression. I am a relative newbie on these matters. All I know is that when I get the symptoms I get depressed! It also affects...
Hi Paul, Thank you so much for your advice and tips - you have certainly given me a lot to consider! It is such a help to hear from someone else who has similar experiences as myself. Most people I...
Hi Steve, Sounds like you have a good routine going. I have not been drinking for 4 months, but recently while on holiday I lapsed and had a couple of beers. Not sure it had any really bad effects......
Hi Lisa, Sounds like you are suffering also. As a relative new reflux suffer myself, I am not sure I can offer you any advice... Just wondered if you have been checked out (endoscope) by a upper GI...
Hi Paul, I too have elevated my bed with wooden blocks - but not sure if it is high enough. I may investigate the adjustable ones you mentioned - although I'm not sure how easy they are to get in the...
Hi Stephen, You are quite young to have been suffering with this complaint. How do you cope with the social side of life then? I am finding the restraints quite difficult (e.g., eating early and no...
Hi Pharcyder, I have pain in my back between the shoulder-blades, which moves from side to side. It feels like a dull sore ache (like sunburn but on the inside), and then can elevate to a feeling of...
Hi Stephen, Its so interesting that you say your pain was psychological. Where was your pain located? Are you taking a PPI? I wonder how much stress and anxiety may have contributed to my symptoms....
Hi there again... thanks for your replies. Sirishaa - Sounds like you have been suffering too. Did your back pain disappear by itself then? How do you know you have gastritis? I too suffer for being...
Hi.. this is my first post and am sharing my problem in hopes to gain some of your valuable advice... I have been experience problems over the past 6 months as follows: Initial Symptoms: Mild sore...
Hi Stephen, Am aware I am commenting on an old post. It was good to hear your esophagus has healed despite feeling continual pain. I was interested to read that you have been taking elavil for pain...