Hi Alison,
I know what you mean about the length of my quitting, it's true. I've quit before for long lengths at a time, but I believe that since I am older this may be why I am having more issues. I noticed a lot of differences so far and it's wonderful for the most part. For those out there who still smoke- quit smoking when your younger because your body doesn't spring back as easy.
Right after I quit smoking, I got bronchitis and this chronic cough and since it was so bad- I went to the doc (they said bronchitis), to the emergency room (they said whooping cough) and finally to a specialist because of the larynx spasm issue. I would say I have been on the meds and the special diet for a month because I just did a refill. My esophagus is fine, they told me. I did have an upper GI done, but they didn't tell me of any issues. I once had the hiatal hernia 5 years ago, took the meds and it seemed to be fine, so I quit the meds back then.
I understand that it is very prominent in my family that we all have GERD issues and I guess I'm following suit to my dad and aunts. I am assuming that when I go back to the doctor (he is such a sweet old man) and explain to him that although I do not choke to death anymore on a daily basis, but I still have issues- he may want to provide me with more instructions. I'm thinking that this may be a lifetime issue for me because of family history, but I had hoped that my diet would have made it easier.
I guess I'm worried about the occasional larynx spasms that I still get. I really disliked waking up and grasping for air until it decides to relax.
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Hi Alison,
I know what you mean about the length of my quitting, it's true. I've quit before for long lengths at a time, but I believe that since I am older this may be why I am having more issues. I noticed a lot of differences so far and it's wonderful for the most part. For those out there who still smoke- quit smoking when your younger because your body doesn't spring back as easy.
Right after I quit smoking, I got bronchitis and this chronic cough and since it was so bad- I went to the doc (they said bronchitis), to the emergency room (they said whooping cough) and finally to a specialist because of the larynx spasm issue. I would say I have been on the meds and the special diet for a month because I just did a refill. My esophagus is fine, they told me. I did have an upper GI done, but they didn't tell me of any issues. I once had the hiatal hernia 5 years ago, took the meds and it seemed to be fine, so I quit the meds back then.
I understand that it is very prominent in my family that we all have GERD issues and I guess I'm following suit to my dad and aunts. I am assuming that when I go back to the doctor (he is such a sweet old man) and explain to him that although I do not choke to death anymore on a daily basis, but I still have issues- he may want to provide me with more instructions. I'm thinking that this may be a lifetime issue for me because of family history, but I had hoped that my diet would have made it easier.
I guess I'm worried about the occasional larynx spasms that I still get. I really disliked waking up and grasping for air until it decides to relax.
But thank you for your help on this. :)
July 8, 2010 - 2:56pmThis Comment
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