In desperate need of top GI for acid and esophageal pain

amother

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

amother

Chocolate

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?

amother

Lawngreen

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.

amother

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)

amother

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!!!!

amother

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

amother

Chocolate

Tue, Jun 25 2019, 9:09 pm

amother [ OP ] 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.

amother

Tue, Jun 25 2019, 9:27 pm

amother [ Chocolate ] wrote:

Thank you so much for the lead, at this point I am terrified about esophageal damage and will do anything.

bshap

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

gold21

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

amother

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.

amother

Tue, Jun 25 2019, 10:07 pm

gold21 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?

anonymrs

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.

andrea levy

Tue, Jun 25 2019, 11:58 pm

amother [ OP ] 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.

gold21

Wed, Jun 26 2019, 12:44 am

amother [ OP ] 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?

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

Wed, Jun 26 2019, 12:44 am

andrea levy wrote:

That is so interesting! Is there any specific kind of vegetable , like high carb ones?

Also, did the Nexium give you any side effects?

amother

Wed, Jun 26 2019, 12:52 am

gold21 wrote:

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