GERD & Heartburn Support Group
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. If you are afflicted with GERD or heartburn, join the group and find support.
I am new to this forum. I am feeling very distressed at the moment. For the past 3 months I have been spitting up lots of acid/phlem. It started just for about half an hour in the morning, then went to half the day, now I am getting it most of the day/night. It raises in my throat when I am in bed. I wake and find myself swallowing constantly. I have elevated the head of the bed to try to help myself. Even when I don't eat it starts. Yesterday I had a right day it went on all the night before and all day yesterday. I was even getting out of breath with it. My doctor cannot see any urgency in me seeing a specialist, although a week ago I was admitted to the E.R with chest pain. The doctor there said he thought that a flap in my throat is not closing properly, as I have a hiatus hernia. Prior to this for about a year, I have had swallowing problems. The specialist put me onto Losac which acts like Zantac and also a muscle relaxant to help my swallowing. Now my symptoms are praticulary unbearable, I cannot stop spitting and its driving me nuts. Has anyone had this symptom, or can someone please please offer me some advice.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Reflux is serious and it can cause asthma or other respiratory problems. You should see a gastrologist and a pulminogist (I'm not sure of the spellings).
I had to have surgery for the reflux and my issues became better. I still take meds for reflux and asthma but it has been years since I was in the hospital.
Good luck.
Aloe Vera Ingested twice a day, probiotics (activia might be enough), Beware of baddies!! (candida, bacterias).
Quit sugar, use honey. Man, those muscle relaxers are tough on the gut. Do you drink chlorinated water?
I recently wore a monitor, it measured how much acid was staying in my esophagus. The Dr. just got the report and he said a lot of acid was staying in my esophagus .
I am losing my voice this time.
See if your Dr. will do a ph study, You will wear a monitor for 24 hours and you will have to sleep on a normal bed. This was the hardest thing for me, I woke up choking.
The head of my bed has been up since this all started years ago. I take 40 mg. of Prilosec everyday, 2 tums before I go to bed. My Dr. told me not to use any mouthwash.
I have to have surgery again, I have to decide which surgery I want.
If you have any questions feel free to send me a message.
I will be praying for you.