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amother
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 10:49 am
Any recommendations in Lakewood area or surroundings?
I have been having lots of symptoms. Throat pain, lots of extra stomach acid, constant phlegm in throat, tight sensation when swallowing
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anonymrs
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 6:43 pm
You can try Dr. Baig at Monmouth. Otherwise, don't think there are too many good GIs in NJ.
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amother
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 7:36 pm
I know this is not what you asked, but have you tried changing your diet and using the correct supplementation, guided by a professional of course?
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bshap
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 7:48 pm
Dr Kurtz used him a while ago when I had similar symptoms ecspecially the swallowing and tight sensation..
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amother
Cyan
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 8:07 pm
Mark tanchel in Hackensack if you are willing to travel a bit
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amother
Lawngreen
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 8:40 pm
Rabbi Koenigsberg of Lakewood Echo mentioned a new GI at RWJ who's supposed to be excellent. I forgot his name.
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amother
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 8:49 pm
amother [ Chocolate ] wrote: | I know this is not what you asked, but have you tried changing your diet and using the correct supplementation, guided by a professional of course? |
I have been avoiding oily and acids foods.
What supplementation and other changes have you heard of ? I will mention to my gp
(honestly I’m not happy at all with gp and could use a new one as well, doesn’t seem to know much besides for the common basics like strep throat etc)
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amother
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 8:50 pm
bshap wrote: | Dr Kurtz used him a while ago when I had similar symptoms ecspecially the swallowing and tight sensation.. |
Can I ask how things went by you? I hope you are better now!!!!
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amother
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 8:51 pm
amother [ Cyan ] wrote: | Mark tanchel in Hackensack if you are willing to travel a bit |
I def would travel
Thank you for all the leads everyone
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amother
Chocolate
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 9:09 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | I have been avoiding oily and acids foods.
What supplementation and other changes have you heard of ? I will mention to my gp
(honestly I’m not happy at all with gp and could use a new one as well, doesn’t seem to know much besides for the common basics like strep throat etc) |
You will be surprised that its probably not the oily or acidic foods that are the culprit. GERD is not very well-understood in the medical field at all, and I would recommend seeing an integrative or functional health practitioner for this. I practice in this field and would love to help you, or you could try Tamar Feldman otherwise known as the gut dietitian. She is in Lakewood I think.
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amother
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 9:27 pm
amother [ Chocolate ] wrote: | You will be surprised that its probably not the oily or acidic foods that are the culprit. GERD is not very well-understood in the medical field at all, and I would recommend seeing an integrative or functional health practitioner for this. I practice in this field and would love to help you, or you could try Tamar Feldman otherwise known as the gut dietitian. She is in Lakewood I think. |
Thank you so much for the lead, at this point I am terrified about esophageal damage and will do anything.
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bshap
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 9:30 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | Can I ask how things went by you? I hope you are better now!!!! |
Bh he ended up referring me to a doc in Mt Sinai because I needed a small procedure but bh nothing since but was so uncomfortable till had procedure
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gold21
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 9:32 pm
I don't have a good referral to offer you, but having experienced some of the symptoms that you describe, I would suggest that while you look for the right doctor for you, implement some changes:
No eating 2-3 hours before bed
Elevate your head & neck at night (wedge pillow)
Use a humidifier at night
Avoid trigger foods
Take otc Pepcid as needed
And get tested for H Pylori and SIBO
Good Luck and feel better
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amother
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 10:06 pm
bshap wrote: | Bh he ended up referring me to a doc in Mt Sinai because I needed a small procedure but bh nothing since but was so uncomfortable till had procedure |
So glad you feel better at this point! That is encouraging for me, I am not sleeping at night I’m so worried.
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amother
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 10:07 pm
gold21 wrote: | I don't have a good referral to offer you, but having experienced some of the symptoms that you describe, I would suggest that while you look for the right doctor for you, implement some changes:
No eating 2-3 hours before bed
Elevate your head & neck at night (wedge pillow)
Use a humidifier at night
Avoid trigger foods
Take otc Pepcid as needed
And get tested for H Pylori and SIBO
Good Luck and feel better |
Thank you so much - I will implement this all. Should I also refrain from drinking before bed?
My doctor actually told me that OTC Pepcid might help , I’ll go pick that up.
These changes helped your symptoms go away?
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anonymrs
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 11:05 pm
I'm with amother chocolate, even though I did put a doctor's name upthread. GERD is not what it seems. Unfortunately, I have waaaayyy too much experience with all of this. Feel free to pm.
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Chana Miriam S
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Tue, Jun 25 2019, 11:58 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | I have been avoiding oily and acids foods.
What supplementation and other changes have you heard of ? I will mention to my gp
(honestly I’m not happy at all with gp and could use a new one as well, doesn’t seem to know much besides for the common basics like strep throat etc) |
I used to get projectile reflux and was on two 40 nexium daily. When I went very low carb, my reflux disappeared to the point where I take nexium maybe once every three months, and weirdly, the things that set it off most are vegetables. True story.
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gold21
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Wed, Jun 26 2019, 12:44 am
amother [ OP ] wrote: | Thank you so much - I will implement this all. Should I also refrain from drinking before bed?
My doctor actually told me that OTC Pepcid might help , I’ll go pick that up.
These changes helped your symptoms go away? |
I do drink before bed, yeah, mostly water though
Yes these changes definitely helped me a lot
I have silent reflux (LPR) so symptoms are all in the throat- I don't feel any heartburn
I've never had throat pain though. Is it actual pain or just discomfort?
I can relate to the phlegm in throat, tightness when swallowing, excess stomach acid, but never felt pain in my throat- it's definitely uncomfortable though.
Feel better!
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amother
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Wed, Jun 26 2019, 12:44 am
andrea levy wrote: | I used to get projectile reflux and was on two 40 nexium daily. When I went very low carb, my reflux disappeared to the point where I take nexium maybe once every three months, and weirdly, the things that set it off most are vegetables. True story. |
That is so interesting! Is there any specific kind of vegetable , like high carb ones?
Also, did the Nexium give you any side effects?
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amother
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Wed, Jun 26 2019, 12:52 am
gold21 wrote: | I do drink before bed, yeah, mostly water though
Yes these changes definitely helped me a lot
I have silent reflux (LPR) so symptoms are all in the throat- I don't feel any heartburn
I've never had throat pain though. Is it actual pain or just discomfort?
Feel better! |
My heartburn is less frequent. Main issue is the throat _ I would say it’s a combination,at first was just discomfort but now is pain as well . Discomfort of constant phlegm clogging throat as well as overall swilled feeling making swallowing uncomfortable , combined with now the burning sensation of acid.
Also been having bloating and indigestion
Have you had any side effects from Prevacid? I’m really hoping some diet changes can help
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