I'd like to connect with Dr. S near Howell Nj. How do I get in touch?...
Hi Livejoy, Glad you got off the PPI. Regarding the epigastric pain, fresh Aloe Vera may help as well as 5-10 g L glutamine 3x per day before or between meals. Google how to prepare aloe Vera leaf....
Hi LiveJoy. How may I be of help?...
DiAnn, I had my Nissen Fundo November 2015. Initially, I had significant bloating, sluggish esophageal function, difficulty swallowing food and stomach fullness. What has helped me tremendously in...
Livejoy, you had mentioned you have a gastritis diagnosis. Please clarify. Acute or chronic? H. pylori positive or negative? Autoimmune related or not?...
Hi Kar102. Prior to Nissen Fundoplication I was about 150 lbs. I lost an easy 10 lbs in the first week post surgery. Second week, probably another 5-10 lbs. I put some weight back on by eating a lot...
LiveJoy, Gaviscon Advance UK, 1000 mg Sodium Alginate works like an "acid buffer" that temporarily coats the esophagus from acid reflux. I don't believe Gaviscon Advance UK 1000 mg Sodium Alginate...
Hi Mita, After hitting bottom physically Male 130 lbs 5' 10" - avoiding all fat to try to control my LPR, and failing, with my ENT saying I "needed to figure things out (instead of her)," I have been...
Livejoy, Your Liver and Gallbladder produce bile to metabolize cellular waste products including dead red blood cells every day, not only to digest fats. I would not be overly concerned that your...
Hi Cagu, Caprylic Acid is in fact very different from Betaine HCl, both in pH and function. Caprylic acid is a potent anti microbial with significant research to support it....
tin24k, I've had LPR for 2 years and a Nissen Fundoplication last November that failed to control my LPR. I was desperate for help and started taking Caprylic Acid as it had helped me in the past...
neo_4789, Do you have LPR? What are your reflux symptoms?...
Hi LiveJoy, In regard to your question, Carafate is not addictive. It does interfere with food and drug absorption as it binds to bile and inhibits pepsin activity. Therefore, you need to follow...
Follow through Livejoy and you'll come out the other side. This is actually the best Gaviscon for protecting the throat. From UK. Recommend....
Again, you are welcome. You can also add Gaviscon OTC liquid 30 min - 1 hr after meals. Zantac is best taken prior to meals, though it still works taken after meals....
Livejoy, you are welcome. Again, you do not understand clearly your situation. Yes, it is better at this point to stop cold turkey Dexilant. Yes, take as much Zantac as needed to control your...
Livejoy, you are welcome. You seemed very lost regarding your condition. Since I am not your Doctor, I cannot directly advise you. However, your Doctor's guidance seems very reasonable. In other...
LiveJoy, I read about your difficulty tapering off of 60 mg Dexilant and associated adverse effects due to acid rebound. You must understand that Dexilant is currently the most potent PPI drug...
I actually haven't been in touch with the surgeon regarding this issue, though the subject is sure to present itself at my upcoming gastro appointment. As you have suggested in other posts, I don't...
Post fundoplication I've had multiple exams with a laryngoscope by my ENT. She sees evidence of acid damage to my vocal cords (new granuloma) and nasal passages. I had my surgery done by a...
Yup. LPR since May 2014. I was having severe difficulty breathing in Autumn 2015 so my world famous ENT recommend a Nissen Fundoplication. So in November 2015 I had my Fundo done at NYU Langone....
Noelle3, You are correct. Zantac (ranitidine) belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 antihistamines. Benadryl is an H1 antihistamine. Both have what is termed anticholinergic effects. These can...
Hi ilovecats90, Don't eat yogurt. It's acidic and can irritate your throat. Buy Renew Life ultimate probiotic 100 billion from Amazon. They also make powdered forms. Seriously. This probiotic fixes...
Tekoah, thanks for this. I was wondering about CBD oil myself. Approximately 2 years ago I developed severe GERD with shortness of breath. I had Nissen fundo last November and still have trigger...
I'd highly recommend you consult with an acupuncturist regarding your case....
Hi Jenagade, Perhaps there's a lot of fear surrounding recovery from Nissen fundoplication and related surgeries. Bottom line is everyone who has this type of surgery is likely to have episodes of...
Thanks Aero, I follow up with my surgeon tomorrow so I'll have the opportunity to fine tune his general instructions- which were soft foods at 7 days post surgery. I tolerate cream of rice, pureed...
M60 tanker, I'm 7 days post op and was eating some well cooked pasta for the first time and it got stuck in my esophagus. I felt the same symptoms as you had described. Pain and feeling like the food...
Jenagade, my UES was measured through manometry to have minimal - barely any pressure, and was poorly synced to swallowing. LES pressure was normal. I can feel numbness in my upper throat- really...
Hi sick in TN. What you've described sounds very much like my symptoms. I have chronic shortness of breath, chest fullness and left nostril/ nasal obstruction. I feel so miserable. I have been...
Hi Space115, LES is mediated by the vagus nerve (pneumogastric Nerve). Drugs that modulate vagal function are useful. Gabapentin. Baclofen. See...
Hi Cutupqueen, Sorry to hear that you have been living with LPR for 2.5 years. Hopefully your suffering ends in the near term with healing. Regarding your inquiry into surgery for LPR, please refer...
Georgi303, I keep a journal and record my diet, meds and symptoms. Yes, I feel Gabapentin is helpful for my throat. I take 100 mg prior to bed. My doctor recommended up to 4x/ Day but I find it dulls...
Hi georgi303, An EMG is an Electromyogram. My ENT Doctor, Jamie Koufman, MD performed the EMG to assess nerve function in the throat. Since you still have symptoms of LPR, you probably would benefit...
Refluxmcgee, Aside from having symptoms of LPR, being unable to gain/ maintain weight is seriously disturbing to myself. I read elsewhere on Healingwell that others with a diagnosis of gastritis/...
Hi Refluxmcgee. My LPR symptoms are cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, bronchial and throat mucous, swollen throat, difficulty swallowing, globus sensation, gurgling in esophagus, voice...
Hi Refluxmcgee. Sorry to hear of your suffering. Which ppi did you try 2x/ day? I've had a diagnosis of LPR since July 2014. I'm still learning how to control my symptoms. I am in the care of Jamie...
Thank you for sharing, Ian Victor. Glad you are feeling better post surgery....
http://herbalnet.healthrepository.org/handle/123456789/2287?mode=full&submit_simple=Show+full+item+record Dear All, I am sharing the above link, which lists the WHO's 2010 Publication,"Traditional...
Hi gtothep82. Thank you for your response and your suggestions. I will try the Orbitz gum like you have suggested. My throat feels swollen now with acid reflux. I experienced sinsus congestion for...
DuncanDOA thanks for your response. I'm sorry to hear that you have been suffering for so many years. I have been taking a B complex vitamin dissolved in water daily- seems to help the nerves in my...
Hi Ninus. I took 1 tsp Triphala powder this AM upon rising, prior to meals. I'll be in touch with feedback going forward. I'm not taking any meds at all aside form the herbs I just started. I am...
Hi Gewarn. According to Elaine Gottschall, it is recommended to do a simple B complex as a vitamin supplement- especially on a limited diet. If you have not read her book, "Breaking the Viscious...
Thank you iNizzane for sharing your story. I am comforted by knowing there are others here who share the burden of being ill. I wish you God's Grace and speedy recovery, and to us all :)....
Kathy: if you are waiting to make lifestyle changes, now is the time if you value your health. Take a look and witness how much suffering GERD and LPR causes - plainly written on these message...
Ginger tea or capsules may reduce your nausea. If that does not work, perilla leaf (green or purple, found at Asian grocer) added as an herb to your food may reduce nausea. Acupuncture is usually...
I have LPR diagnosis and I get horrible brain fog all the time. Today, I experienced brain fog after a breakfast of: boiled, skinless, organic chicken leg and some plain chicken broth and boiled...
Sorry to hear that your are suffering and may have SIBO. I suspect I have SIBO as well. I am avoiding taking PPI's and H2 antihistamines for this reason. You may or may not tolerate home made salt...
Are you aware that 7 up is a carbonated beverage and highly acidic? Both carbonated beverages and acid beverages can contribute to acid reflux events. Have you altered your diet and chosen not to eat...
I am feeling very weak and feel progressively worse each day. I am 32 years, 5'10" and weigh about 135 lbs. In May 2014, when symptoms began I weighed about 165 lbs. I have a positive diagnosis of...