Dina
I am a nutrition grad student suffering from LPR that was triggered by stress. I have read most of the posts on here and definitely agree with some key points being made. Initially, my LPR came in waves of pain in my gut, neck, ears and chest. Then came the throat burn. Only people like us know what it's like to just sit in agony for hours. I lost 15lbs in a few weeks and eventually got sick enough to get comitted. Anyways, I have been with it for about six months, doing research and using what I know with diet to combat the issue. There are three things I know for a fact:
PPIs do not cure LPR. They may help reduce the pH of the reflux but will never affect the ESO sphincter.
Everyone suffers from different foods. I can eat peanut butter all day but blueberries rock my throat instantly. You have to keep a food journal and take the time to test each food. The biggest help to me was stopping dairy and processed grains. Many people believe that LPR is caused by SIBO and carbs. This has some science to back it but my research finds that it only helps some people who suffer from burping LPR and bloating.
Finally, probiotics and digestive enzymes are again only helpful to some. People will argue for them til doomsday but there is little peer reviewed research that shows these supplements do anything. Having said that, Vit D3 and magnesium has a lot of good science to back it. Your ESO sphincter is controlled by the ANS autonomic nervous system. This explains why great stressors can alter the function of it. Vit d strengthens all tissues and magnesium helps regulate brain function.
I refused to do surgery or take PPI meds for these reasons. Ppis lead to nutrient deficiencies, hip fracture, and pulmonary issues and fundiplication should only be done when no other option is present. It's dangerous because your vagus nerve can be damaged and even skilled surgeons can mess it up, leading to all sorts of stomach issues.
With Vit D, dairy free eating and omitting other foods like citric acid and alcohol and coffee and chocolate, and practicing mental strength like yoga or self willpower activity, I have brought my symptoms from torture to moderate annoyance. The gut takes up to a year to heal so you have to stay with it. Also, I am currently researching Celiac's and LPR and they love going hand in hand. Even if you test negative, you can still be intolerant to gluten- like my mother. I will be trying gluten and dairy free next month to record results.
I hope this all helps. Check out the research about LPR and SIBO. I don't believe all of it but many people have found solace in low carb diets. By eating right, sleeping well, and doing mild exercise I think most people can improve their symptoms
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Dina
I am a nutrition grad student suffering from LPR that was triggered by stress. I have read most of the posts on here and definitely agree with some key points being made. Initially, my LPR came in waves of pain in my gut, neck, ears and chest. Then came the throat burn. Only people like us know what it's like to just sit in agony for hours. I lost 15lbs in a few weeks and eventually got sick enough to get comitted. Anyways, I have been with it for about six months, doing research and using what I know with diet to combat the issue. There are three things I know for a fact:
PPIs do not cure LPR. They may help reduce the pH of the reflux but will never affect the ESO sphincter.
Everyone suffers from different foods. I can eat peanut butter all day but blueberries rock my throat instantly. You have to keep a food journal and take the time to test each food. The biggest help to me was stopping dairy and processed grains. Many people believe that LPR is caused by SIBO and carbs. This has some science to back it but my research finds that it only helps some people who suffer from burping LPR and bloating.
Finally, probiotics and digestive enzymes are again only helpful to some. People will argue for them til doomsday but there is little peer reviewed research that shows these supplements do anything. Having said that, Vit D3 and magnesium has a lot of good science to back it. Your ESO sphincter is controlled by the ANS autonomic nervous system. This explains why great stressors can alter the function of it. Vit d strengthens all tissues and magnesium helps regulate brain function.
I refused to do surgery or take PPI meds for these reasons. Ppis lead to nutrient deficiencies, hip fracture, and pulmonary issues and fundiplication should only be done when no other option is present. It's dangerous because your vagus nerve can be damaged and even skilled surgeons can mess it up, leading to all sorts of stomach issues.
With Vit D, dairy free eating and omitting other foods like citric acid and alcohol and coffee and chocolate, and practicing mental strength like yoga or self willpower activity, I have brought my symptoms from torture to moderate annoyance. The gut takes up to a year to heal so you have to stay with it. Also, I am currently researching Celiac's and LPR and they love going hand in hand. Even if you test negative, you can still be intolerant to gluten- like my mother. I will be trying gluten and dairy free next month to record results.
I hope this all helps. Check out the research about LPR and SIBO. I don't believe all of it but many people have found solace in low carb diets. By eating right, sleeping well, and doing mild exercise I think most people can improve their symptoms
Karl K
April 13, 2016 - 12:23amThis Comment
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