Anyone out there with GERD?????
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| Mon, 04-30-2007 - 8:50am |
Hello....I was just wondering that if anyone out there with GERD that can answer a question for me? I have been dx with GERD for about alittle over a year now and it was ok but, for the past four months every time I eat I get this lump feeling in my throat. Even this morning I woke up with it and it is quite aggravating!!! I have gone to the ER about it...all they said was that it was probably the reflux because my vitals were good. (Good blood pressure and oxygen was 100) I also went to my regular doctor and she said it could be irration in the throat and said that if it kept on she was going to schedule a endoscopy(for which I am scared to death of ) and she also referred me to a digestive specialist which the appointment for that is not till the 11th of May..so, I called my regular doctor this morning to see if she could go ahead and schedule the endoscopy now. It is so bad that I am afraid to eat and have lost 25.5lbs!! Which I was over 200 and could have used to loose some weight!!! :)
I was just wondering if other people with GERD have this too!!! So, I don't think I am going crazy or anything!!
Thanks again,
Jennifer


Welcome Jennifer!
GERD has been mentioned here before; you might want to scroll thru some past posts to see what has been discussed previously. Here is some info about GERD that you might find helpful too...
http://digestive.health.ivillage.com/gerduppergi/gastroesophagealrefluxdisease.cfm
I also pulled up some info about endoscopy, so you can get a better idea what it is about...
http://digestive.health.ivillage.com/digestiveimagingtest/endoscopy.cfm
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<Hi there-
I have also been going thru a lot of digestive issues lately (GERD, reflux, major bloating/gas), and am looking for alternative ways to cope/help with the symptoms and flare-ups. You mentioned you are currently under care of a naturapathic doctor....has that helped you? Where did you find such a doctor? I've tried many medications, so far none have helped me, and I'm ready to try something new. Any info would be terrific - thanks!
Keeping a food diary can help identify which foods are contributing most to your symptoms. For me, tomato, citrus and pastries will set me up for a stubborn problem in no time at all.
Thanks for sharing what is helpful for you.
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<You mentioned you are currently under care of a naturapathic doctor....has that helped you? Where did you find such a doctor?
Depending on your health insurance, you might start by checking whatever 'list' of providers that are acceptable.

<The American Association of Naturopathic Physicains: http://www.naturopathic.org/
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Physicians: http://www.naturopathicassoc.ca/
Both sites have a section that will help you locate a physicain in your area
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