I'm 50/50 on this topic. I do believe to a large degree that alot of some people's conditions are related to their mind-set, but in some cases it's purely physical. I learned that first-hand...
Friendlygal...if you find a guy who'll love you, reflux and all...you'll have found your prince!...
Yes, give it a little time, friendlygal. It requires consistency, too. I don't know about the cancer thing, but I imagine it would take prolonged trauma to the throat to cause such a thing to happen....
This is all too true. I had been doing quite well, but just recently with all the hype and emotions of the holiday stuff, I've been finding myself feeling weepy and spontaneously bursting out into...
Hi friendlygal. Yes it's just an acid/gas bubble. I had alot of that initially, too. But in time it does lessen. I guarantee you if you put yourself on a mainly alkaline diet, it'll really help. And...
I second that, sillylilly. And I'm certain that alot of us will experience a lessening of our symptoms once all the hype of the holidays are over with, too. I've been finding myself overly emotional...
Friendlygal, yes, my sister had really bad GERD. She vomitted alot from it, too. I guess as her stress load began to diminish, so did her symptoms. Since my problem was definitely stress related, I'm...
Friendlygal...you WILL get better. You have the right attitude and you certainly have youth on your side. We heal quicker when we're younger. So take good care of yourself. The subconscious stress...
Friendlygal, I had to swallow my pride and do something I thought I'd NEVER do. My anxiety was so bad initially that my MD gave me a prescript ion for Ativan. I was reluctant to take it at first, but...
Hi Rose. I see you haven't been to the Chronic Pain forum yet, so I'll respond here for now. I too had sciatica with my left leg. It even started moving down my right leg at one point. Long story...
Friendlygal, our situations are quite similar. I too was mourning and barely eating and sleeping. This went on for several weeks when everything started going berserk. Suddenly the acid reflux,...
I agree with friendlygal. When my reflux was at its worst, I suffered most when the stomach was empty. I drank alot of warm water and it seemed to help. Are you eating smaller meals more frequently...
I don't know if it's a coincidence or not, but when I stopped using tap water to wash my fruits/veggies with and for cooking, within 24 hours my acidy problem did begin to noticably subside. I have a...
Were you putting milk on the puffed millet? If so it was more likely the dairy you were having a problem with. I use whole millet or quinoa and cook them. I add a little almond milk that I make...
Whiskeygirl...yes, cut out the white bread and anything else that might have sugar and/or yeast in it. Also stay away from fermented foods. Vinegar is the worst because it's derived from yeast....
Whiskeygirl, that sore throat could be from anxiety. It could also be from Candida, which alot of people have and aren't even aware of. I made the dumb mistake of eating sweet potatoes the other day...
I've been on the Candida elimination diet for about 2 months now. It's very strict and it has to be in order to be of any long term benefit. No dairy, no sugars of any type (only exception is...
Curious, I wonder how much of the pain you're experiencing is just from gas moving around in your gut? Also, I've noticed since I've lost 15 pounds thanks to Leaky Gut Sydrome with Acid Reflux, I...
Hi Sillylilly, Yes I've cured my acid problem, but it was with more than just an alkaline diet. I've been very careful. I've been poaching any chicken or fish I eat to eliminate additional fats. I...
Lonibel, it's amazing how well warm water works for relieving that pain. I found that a glass of warm water often made me burp up enough to ease the discomfort that was in my chest or stomach. And...
Great article, and not surprising. There's many conditions that can be healed without drugs. I managed to avoid surgery to remove a grapefruit sized cyst from one of my ovaries using only holistic...
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I wouldn't worry about it. Yellowish colored stools are considered normal, especially when you haven't been eating alot, or even fasting. I had that happen the first few weeks when my reflux was at...
I only drink filtered or bottled water that's not chlorinated. Earlier on with my condition I made the mistake of cooking with chlorinated tap water...and it really made a difference. Even rice...
Have you tried sleeping only on your left side? It's made a huge difference for me. The acid can't creep up your throat while in that position....
You're very welcome, Rose. You can get digestive enzymes at just about any health food store. They come in capsules so are easy to take and transport around with you. You take 1 or 2 (see...
Hi Rose. I'm glad you've gotten yourself to the point where you're feeling 75% feeling better. I think if you try alkalizing your diet and use digestive enzymes with your meals, you may notice an...
Whiskeygirl, yes I do swallow the salt water. First thing in the morning I fill a big glass with warm water and put about a quarter teaspoon of sea salt into it. I don't drink it all at one time. I...
Whiskeygirl...the nights will get better, it'll just take time. I know it's a pain, but trying lying only on your left side when you're sleeping at night. It really does make a big difference. If you...
Do let us know how things are working out for you....
Lonibel, my symptoms started in mid August, but in retrospect I realize it had been coming on for months prior to that. I'm not a belcher and have never had problems with reflux or heartburn. The...
The doctor is being thorough, and that's a good thing. I'm glad you found the source of your problem. Try to relax. Think positively about how now you'll be able to repair your condition. Things will...
Whiskeygirl, my best advice to you is to stick with an alkaline diet, use digestive enzymes, drink lots of non-chlorinated water, and get lots of rest. My TCM continually warns me about over doing...
Silllylilly, I sure did have acid coming up into my throat. I swear sometimes it even made my lips feels like they were burning. Some days my throat was so scorched and sensitive that even touching...
I never went on the meds. I only modified my diet and used alternative therapies and supplements to heal myself with and it's worked wonders. You'll have to be patient. Even tho I'm feeling so much...
That's why I only deal with alternative practitioners now. In fact I've worked for a few and you'd be surprised really at how many nurses, pharmaceutical reps, and various types of medical personnel...
Yes I am definitely feeling better because of alot of the advice given here. I've noticed I only get that awful acid taste in the morning now if I've over eaten the evening before, or if I've eaten...
Early on I was eating alot of asparagus, but was experiencing alot of reflux. Then one day I saw asparagus on an acid list, so I stopped eating it. Personally I'd avoid it till your symptoms were...
Thanks Danie. I plan on making an alkaline diet a permanent part of my lifestyle. I don't ever want to feel sick like I have been again! I also wanted to thank you for some of your other dietary...
Both my MD and TCM have suggested that part of the throat thing is definitely stress related. It gets to the point where you expect/dread it happening, and that in itself can cause it to happen. My...
I have to agree with Danie. I've been doing the alkaline diet for about 3 weeks now and can't believe the enormous positive difference it's made in my symptoms. I've felt normal the last couple of...
This was supposed to be a reply to another post. Don't know why it showed up solo like this....
I found that the ONLY thing that eliminated heartburn for me altogether was to cut out any fatty or rich foods. I've even had to stop using butter for a while. Even the added oil in the rice milk I'd...
Whiskeygirl...see if you can find DGL in a powdered form in capsules. If not, you can buy the powdered form and put it in capsules yourself. It's the only way I can stomach it, but not because of the...
Hi sillylilly. I've pretty much avoided conventional medicine as much as I can with my situation. I've been having acupuncture treatments and just using some supplements, and mainly being careful...
Hi Elkay. I've had/have all the symptoms you've described. You're the first I've heard tho who also gets a worse throat when you get anxious. Even if I get emotional it feels like its closing up and...
I'm truly happy for you Crystal. It's nice to hear you sounding much more peaceful. You had me worried. Do keep us posted with your progress....
Good for you whiskeygirl. As I said in another thread, the pH factor is something I'm paying close attention to again...since I was feeling alot better a month ago or so when my pH was in the normal...
You're very welcome, kandinsky. Another thing you might try is poaching any meat or fish you eat. I started that recently and noticed what a remarkable difference that makes also. I've been eating...
No they don't reduce stomach acid. But you could be right...you could be deficient in acid....