Hello,
I've never seen this bulletin board before, but I just wanted to say that I'm grateful for all your comments. I have been having similar experiences-- but too much history to go into, except that one should note that I have BOTH LPR WITH GERD (ie., heartburn). I also sing, and I'm wondering whether this LPR marks the end of my choral career? However, I'm older than most posting here, and if so, it's been a good run. I was recently dx with mild LPR-- but have concommitant medical conditions. I also take a lot of anticholinergic meds, which I believe has contributed to the problem. I agree that the PPIs and H2 blockers don't really work, nor can I tolerate their side effects (I nod off and lose my memory; it's often a choice between eating or thinking, on any particular evening). Like you, I have been trying out UK Gaviscon (Peptac), DGL, licorice teas with marshmallow, slippery -elm throat lozenges: any kind of "demulcent" or anything that soothes. Next, I will try aloe vera juice. It all helps me "a little". I also still take H2 blockers, though they knock me out. I haven't had much success with probiotics (makes my heartburn much worse), though sometimes I can tolerate them in small amounts. Occasionally, a bit of kefir helps me if I can't eat that day-- but not if I feel that my heartburn is already out of control. (I have both conditions-- both GERD and LPR-- and they "take turns").
Any updates? What about this LYNX surgery? Does Medicare cover it?
Blessings to all.
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Hello,
March 11, 2013 - 1:59amI've never seen this bulletin board before, but I just wanted to say that I'm grateful for all your comments. I have been having similar experiences-- but too much history to go into, except that one should note that I have BOTH LPR WITH GERD (ie., heartburn). I also sing, and I'm wondering whether this LPR marks the end of my choral career? However, I'm older than most posting here, and if so, it's been a good run. I was recently dx with mild LPR-- but have concommitant medical conditions. I also take a lot of anticholinergic meds, which I believe has contributed to the problem. I agree that the PPIs and H2 blockers don't really work, nor can I tolerate their side effects (I nod off and lose my memory; it's often a choice between eating or thinking, on any particular evening). Like you, I have been trying out UK Gaviscon (Peptac), DGL, licorice teas with marshmallow, slippery -elm throat lozenges: any kind of "demulcent" or anything that soothes. Next, I will try aloe vera juice. It all helps me "a little". I also still take H2 blockers, though they knock me out. I haven't had much success with probiotics (makes my heartburn much worse), though sometimes I can tolerate them in small amounts. Occasionally, a bit of kefir helps me if I can't eat that day-- but not if I feel that my heartburn is already out of control. (I have both conditions-- both GERD and LPR-- and they "take turns").
Any updates? What about this LYNX surgery? Does Medicare cover it?
Blessings to all.
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