I agree the eating late thing is problematic. I'm a pharmacist and get off work at 9 on days that I work so have eaten late for 9+ years at 10pm....after diagnosed with lpr I started eating much...
What are your symptoms? How long have they been persisting? It's indeed a horrible diagnosis because there's a lot of factors involved. I recommend getting the peptest (to confirm the presence of...
I feel the same way with endoscopy.......
Tell me more about hida scan!!...
When's your surgery hallsguy?...
What's the pseudo diverticulum exactly? The pep test is pretty simple, just 3 spit tests, then you just mail off...
I am, been taking it for 2 months. Seems to be helping some. Taking 10mg 2-3 times per day. How about you? My neck isn't as sore, reflux seems better, throat not as sore, mucus in throat still there...
Gewarn, did you ever try steroids for the inflammation? Also how did the benzos do, do you feel better?...
Good luck with your gallbladder! I hope it will solve your problems :) keep us posted! they just said that I have mild inflammation and vocal cords aren't closing as well as it could, due to a...
Thanks! Yes, my peptest did come back positive. 2 low sample and 1 very high sample. Have you tried Vocal therapy? What are your thoughts about it...
Anyone had this done? I had mine today, just found that aside from some swelling, my vocal cords are thin, caused by possible nerve laryngeal damage that occurred from a virus plus some reflux...
Oh wow! Good luck! If you haven't had any issues for a week, you still think it could be gallbladder?...
I had the same exact thing happen to me....finding that diet isn't helping too much. Could just be I haven't found the right connection....
That sounds miserable. Can't believe garlic caused it. Have you tried getting a Dr to give you a prescription for potassium?...
What causes bile reflux, does anyone know, what was your diagnosis...
Wow!! Glad you got answers. Can they just do the hernia repair without the full Nissan...
Did you say your's was caused by h pylori? I had that too and was treated for it. Antibiotics made the GERD part worse if that's what I have to begin with. Haven't done the breathe test yet to see if...
I got the drops on Amazon, they are called alkazone drops. I need to invest in a pH probe, having a hard time with the pH strips and accuracy....
I broke down tonight and had a glass and 1/2 of red wine and it was sooo liberating!!! With some alkaline drops added in...anyone have experience with red wine and LPR? Any evidence of abstaining...
I drank some red wine tonight with some alkaline drops added and it was amazing!!!! Just feel more relaxed...sigh....wondering if diet really is everything?!...
Thank you so much!!! Did you have any side effects from the medications? Did you ever under go a pH probe test to confirm the reflux? What kind of tests did she do there?...
Yay that's great. Are you throwing up daily? Or just every now and then...
Thanks for the hope. How long did you have to stay in NYC for the testing? Or do you live there? Just wondering since if I go see her I'll need to go by plane etc and not sure if it can all be done...
I agree...it's nice to exchange info and ideas. When people say "acid" what does that feel like exactly? Because I'm not certain I have it either especially with no signs of pathology upon barium...
How long did it take? Just 1 month? Are you still on the meds? How long were you suffering previously before you saw her?...
Ya I am totally in support of the transgender community. I would love to see her and get help but she's 1000 miles away :(. I think that she is amazing for all her research on this topic. What I was...
Where can you get tested for candida or sibo?...
That's so disappointing even Jamie Kaufman herself didn't solve the problem. Did you know she used to be a he? My ENT told me that, kind of interesting lol So what are your next steps? Certainly we...
Me too...so bizzare. Wonder why it radiates there. Theories anyone?...
I'm reading this amazing book called "the inside tract" by this John Hopkins Dr. It's so insightful so far. Just incase if anyone is interested. I'm making it a goal to get my life back as well. Want...
Good luck!!!! Maybe the ct scan will help? The pressure in chest seems like a common denominator....putting our brains together I'm sure a solution will present itself. Just sucks we are in our Early...
Haha how about pharmacy school? It was quite fun.......
Yay, glad you are still around loststub, & I hear ya...I'm a pharmacist and see hundreds of scripts for proton pump inhibitors every day! People aren't educated about the side effects and the Dr's...
I'm so sorry Zelda! That sounds horrible but I bet you will See light at the end of the tunnel soon! Would you have still gone through with the surgery knowing what you know now? What set off your...
Hallguy, Have you had a stomach emptying test?? Do you know what that one entails? Seems like maybe food is taking too long to empty and that's why you are wanting to throw up? I feel a little better...
So weird I have the same symptoms....esp with gas in chest. Had barium swallow done today, nothing of significance came up according to the radiology PA...
How are you feeling now? Can you give us an update? Hope you are on the road to recovery...
Oh wow sounds crazy with the VA! Didn't realize how problematic it could be! Had my barium swallow today, wasn't as bad as I feared. The radiology PA was outstanding and showed me on the x ray there...
It was an endoscopy that they did? At least they didn't find anything alarming!...
Wow...amazing post. My ENT wants me to do the videostroboscoby. How are you doing now? Can you give us an update?...
How long has your issue been persisting before you seeked help? I'm getting apprehensive about my barium swallow tmw....how was I getting the barium? Yuck....sigh. I'll be surprised if they don't...
Will you get your results today? Keep us posted!!! I'm having a barium swallow tmw hoping it will yield some answers....it's really the worst when the symptoms starts taking over your well being. I'm...
I have the same tightness in the base of my neck!!! & on protonix....seems like it's making things worse. Glad that you found dexilsnt & Hope you you get your life back soon......do you have GERD too...
How's nurse AN school btw? Intense? What year are you?...
When do you go to your follow up about your gallbladder? Good luck with that!! Really missing my glass of wine :-/ ...ahh one of these days!...
Not sure what to do...ppi's aren't helping and possibly making things worse. Want to try the digestive enzymes with hcl & Digestive enzymes, Pepsin etc incase of low stomach acid, but nervous about...
Ashley, I feel the same!!! Are you feeling better? I'm getting some tests done soon to rule things out. Feel extremely tight in my chest, want to burp etc, dull ache. Let me know if your symptoms...
Oh no :( interesting about the mucus and the fluid in the esophagus! Did you have throat symptoms or just heart burn and lung issues. I feel your frustration about the Dr's...hard to find one that...
Interesting! Are they going to refer you to someone about it? Did you have any issues with digestion?...
Thanks for your input! Just frustrated because all Dr's can do is pretty much prescribe PPI's & you are pretty much on your own to be your own advocate....I'm going to try acupuncture & see if it...