Hello all, I'm hoping someone here can help me. I've been taking anti-histamines for abou 4 months now for what my dermatologist calls general over-active immune system which causes itching and...
hi, i'm hoping someone can help me. i was on a sulfa type antibiotic and a PPI (acid reducer) about 2 months ago. 2 weeks after going off the meds, i got a whole body rash/uticaria. it lasted for...
My doctor thought I had LPR because I had a chronic sore lower throat. I went for an endoscopy where a biopsy was taken and I tested positive for H. Pylori. I had no 'ulcer-like' symptoms...other...
Hi, I had one done in September. It was over before I knew what hit me. The doctor sprayed my throat with some numbing spray, then gave me something intravenously that knocked me right out. I was...
Hi everyone, I hope someone can help. I developed small red bumps on my neck, chest, abdomen and forearms on Friday. It's not itchy and I feel normal otherwise. My cheeks are flushed as well. I don't...
Hi This may sound silly...I started having severe sore throat off and on starting in March. Also had weird sensations when swallowing. Had bloating, feeling that the esophageal sphincter doesn't work...
Hi Elcamino and Skooby, Thank you both. I am feeling a lot calmer after reading your posts. I've said it before and I'll say it again: "Thank Heaven for this forum". I don't know what people did...
Hi Elcamino, You mentioned that biopsies are normally taken during endoscopies. In my case, the gastro didn't see anything but took biopsies anyway. What would he have taken a biopsy of if nothing...
I am so scared I feel nauseous. The Gastro's office just called wanting me to come in for a 'follow up'. I don't know why a follow up is required. After all, a report was already sent to my doctor...
Skooby Inflammation feels like burning. It's somewhat soothed by cold water or mint. I still have no idea what's bugging my throat and I've made appointments to see a dentist and I'm going back to...
Thanks You guys are the best! On the bright side, I'm starting to incorporate food that I wouldn't normally eat. Today, I had a lamb chop and a banana chocolate chip muffin. I'm hoping I didn't go...
Hi Ducky I am taking Aciphex. I was on 20 mg but have been taking 10 mg for a week now. I haven't noticed much difference with the lower dose so I'm thinking of going off it completely in a week's...
Hello I'm not sure how I'm feeling. The Gastro's report says nothing unusual was observed. Some biopsies were sent out and will be back in a few weeks. Of course I'm relieved nothing was found but I...
RefluxUSA Last year, my husband started having stomach pains, constipation, bloating and discomfort. He went through a battery of tests, ultrasound, endoscopy, barium swallow, h pylori tests, x rays,...
Finally heard that the report is in. I have an appt tomorrow. Hope I can sleep tonite. I'm scared out of my mind....
I agree with Skooby. The stress and worry from not knowing would probably take its toll in the long run. That's why I make myself go for tests even though I think ignorance is bliss....
i had an endoscopy on the 18th. the gastro wasn't there when i woke up so i asked the nurse if they found anything. she said no. so i figured i'll wait to see my doctor to get the gastro's report....
I haven't been 'going' (see my previous post). But when I did the enema, I also saw little black and red specks about 1mm or smaller. I don't know what they are and I don't remember eating anything...
Thank you! I will have to try this, especially since I've decided to lower my PPI dosage from 20mg to 10mg....
Hi, I'm usually over on the GERD board but I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I haven't have a bowel movement in a while. At first I thought I was constipated and took fibre supplements, prunes...
Tucci, You mentioned trying this exercise? Has it helped?...
What seems to help right now is eating very small meals. I used to eat a full dinner 4 hours before bed but now I'm only eating about 1 cup total of food for dinner. My symptoms seems to have...
I also feel sometimes there's something stuck in my throat. And the soreness is way down in my lower throat and gets worse after meals sometimes when I'm having flare up. I don't have chest pains but...
Hi, I had an endoscopy on Monday and haven't had a bowel movement since. This was not on the list of possible effects the doctor gave me. I'm a little concerned as I've always been regular. Has...
has anyone heard of or tried taking fiber like metamucil before bed to 'soak up the acid'?...
Hi TMLG, Not sure what's on the right side of the Adam's apple...but...I know my larynx gets a tad sore and my voice is sometimes hoarse. And the pain is mostly on my right side as well. I don't know...
hello tmlg i also have throat pain. it is usually in my lower throat on the right side and sometimes radiates to my right ear. my doctor calls this 'referred pain'. i sometimes have sore throat where...
Just had my endoscopy today. Last thing I remembered was the nurse spraying some numbing stuff in my mouth then asking me to lie on my side. The next moment, I was awake and the nurse was bustling...
good to know it's not all in my head. thank you...
Jenga It sounds like allergies of some type... Where were you when you experienced this sneezing episode? If you're were home, you may have something in your new home you're allergic to...mold...
I just thought it may be related because I feel it more at certain times. But then it could be my imagination. This whole GERD thing is so strange. I thought I was getting better and was about to go...
Marsha, I know exactly how you're feeling. Although the ENT told me I had no inflammation when I was scoped (a little over a month now), now that the burning throat is back, I am also scared it's...
Has any female sufferers of GERD noticed that symptoms seem to 'flare-up' or become worse during certain times of the month?...
Marsha, Heartburn is not one of my symptoms...sore throat is. I'm taking my meds like clockwork everyday had was feeling much better until a week ago when the sore throat started yet again. I still...
I had my GB taken out via laproscropy quite a few years ago. If I remember correctly, I was sore for a few days but was up and about in about a week and could resume most of my activities by the end...
I am pretty certain my GERD was brought on by a stress and anxiety. I also notice that I feel the symptoms more when I'm anxious. I have since addressed my issues and have my anxiety under control. I...
When I started taking Aciphex, I had insomnia. That went away after a week. I've also developed sensitive skin, and I bouts of itchiness. I've been on Aciphex for about 2 months now. Hopefully the...
I just went to see a doctor for dry burning eyes today. He asked if my eyes are itchy...I said No, just dry, sore and inflamed especially on hot days. He prescribed Patanol just in case it's an...
TickSquisher I don't think it's a heat rash as there are no raised areas, just red blotches. We've had cooler weather the last week and it seems to have gone away. I've also been staying out of...
I went to see an ENT today and was told I had LPR. The scope showed no damage which surprised me. I asked the ENT how it is possible to not have any inflammation when I feel such soreness in my...
I just couldn't think of anything else that may have caused it. The only thing that I did different shortly before these blotches appeared was going on PPI's. Anyways, I just bought some Lanacaine....
Hi Sherry Thank you for your post. I have not added any new personal care products lately. I was using a damp heat pad for a period of about two weeks around my neck as I had a sore neck. The damp...
I've just started getting these itchy red patches on my collarbone and back of my shoulder area that seems to crop up when it's hot and when these areas areas are exposed to the sun. It's not dry or...
Hi Since I've been on a PPI (Pariet/Aciphex) I've been prone to having itchy and irritated areas around my collarbone and back of my shoulders. It usually starts flaring up when I've been out in the...
Faye, I believe Pariet is also known as Aciphex....
Thanks Faye! I just consulted with a pharmacist and he says taking homeopathic (vs. herbal) remedies in conjunction with PPI is OK. I think I will start taking them tomorrow and will update on my...
I went to see a Naturopath and he gave me some homepathic remedies to take concurrently with the Pariet/Aciphex I'm currently taking. He said it is ok to take both at the same time. The remedies are...
Thank you all. I have to wait till September to see the Gastroent. In the meantime, I'll have to live as if I have GERD, eventhough I don't have a firm diagnosis. How does one get LES anyway? Does it...
I'm no expert but I think there must be some connection. I got GERD during an extremely stressful period in my life where I experienced high anxiety. Prior to this I had no history of GI illness. I...
Thank you for letting me know. Is it normal to have no improvement in my throat even though I've been on medication for 3 weeks already? Sorry I seem so ignorant. I really don't know very much about...