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Hi,
My ENT put a scope down my throat and diagnosed me with a "proabably new and not very severe" case of silent reflux. My symptoms are a slight burning in the throat and mucus coming up throughout the day. I was initially diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Not sure if that diagnosis even holds now and I have both conditions, or just the SLR.
My doctor prescribed Nexium 40mg 1 a day for 2 months, then see him again. I think he said take it 15 min. after breakfast, but the Nexium site says 30 min before meals. Can anyone guide me here on when to take it?
2. Anything to worry about with this medication? I'm researching now and seeing some comments about "beware of the reflux medications your dr. prescribes because they can do more harm than good." Does that apply here, or should I just follow doctor's orders?
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JFWski walterw
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patricia01350 walterw
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Never did Nexium. Keep us posted.
Jonathan57679 walterw
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By drinking 8 to 10 oz of cabonated water. It can even be seltzer or sparkling water. When you get the urge to burp, you stop it. It may feel uncomfortable the first few times but soon you will be able to hold down the burp for 30 minutes or more without effort. The idea is to strengthen the esophageal sphincter. The job of the esophageal sphincter is to keep the stomach contents in the stomach at all times. It is usually in a closed position. For various reasons, the esophageal sphincter stops doing its job. Whatever the reason, strengthening the esophageal sphincter will solve the problem of acid reflux and the accompaning sysmptoms. Do the exersize 3 to 4 times a day. And keep at it. It will work. Let me know if you have any questions, and keep me updated if you want to try this.
Regards, Jonathan
walterw Jonathan57679
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And how did you hear about this? Have others tried it?
patricia01350 Jonathan57679
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Thank you for that possibility. I have suffered now for close to yrs...life has changed, depression, have seen now 15 doctors...of all kinds, including Mayo Clinic. Been through endoscopy, bravo, ct scans, mri of the brain, sputum testing, metal testing...etc. I have taken their drugs...now this new doctor (as I am now dealing with a hypothyroid increasing upwards on test) said to me, take the zantac (my last prescription, didn't work) and galviscon, inbetween. Day two today! I am going to try your script on the burping...although I don't burp and have never had to deal with reflux as my past has been clean with right living and foods...but? I have drank wine over time...no fried foods (rare)junk foods or sodas. 4 yrs of this come Oct. Depression has set in at 66 yrs old. I could care less if I continue to live, honestly. My new doc wants me to see a psycologist. Wow I say! Thanks for your recommendation and I will try it~
Jonathan57679 walterw
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I know that acid blockers are not all that safe. They damage the stomach by making chemical burns, cause acid revenge when you try to stop, cause osteoporosis, and possiblly damage all muscles by reduced protein assimilation. Everyone taking acid blockers should also be taking an enzyme capsule with every meal so they can digest their food. But, doctors never tell their patients that information.
Jonathan57679 patricia01350
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When you do this, you need to really focus on holding down the burp. It may be uncomfortable at first, but then any excercise usually is. It really is not the burping that exercises but the holding down the pressure. Eventually it will become very easy as the sphincter gets stronger.
Keep me posted as to your progress.
Giblet24 Jonathan57679
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Forest123 Jonathan57679
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This thread is 2 years old so was wondering how you are these days.... did the strengthening work ....are you still symptom free?
I'm just starting down this road 😕
Jonathan57679 Forest123
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Hi Forest:
Thanks for asking. At my worst I had a number of issues. Acid reflux, stomach burning, gastritus causing constant nausea, small intestinal obstructions causing nausea and vomitting and near complete loss of normal bowel function. I had been taking acid blockers and ant acids for years. I looked normal and had a full time job and many other obligations, stressing me out, especially when I could not fulfill them. Because it got really bad I had to retire. That's when I did a lot of research. I almost volunteered to have the linx magnets surgey for my reflux issue. I'm so glad I did not. The carbonated water treatment worked just as well with no surgery. I started eating a lot of probiotic yogurt to help my stomach and intestinal problems. That helped a lot. I still have a routine to maintain my progress. First thing in the morning I have a tall glass of water with a half capful of myralax. Then a tall yogurt smoothie. I blend frozen fruit, add carrots, a tomatoe, a frozen banana, blend it fast, then I add protein powder and 1 cup of yogurt, blend slow. It makes 3 tall glassfuls which I drink during the day and right before bed. I have recovered normal bowell function again. I am able to do the things I did years ago. We go out to restaurants and I order whatever I want with no issues. I consider myself cured but I keep up the regimine because I have an inherant tendancy to digestive issues and I don't want to go backward. I eat a huge salad every day and different fruits daily. Out of all my problems, the acid reflux was the worst and that's why I worked on it first. Once that was under control I could address the other issues.
Give it a try, start out slow. 6oz of carbonated water holding down the burp for 5 minutes. Do this every three hours. Add 1 oz of carbonated water each week and add 5 minutes per session.
Keep me updated. John
meunier58121 walterw
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walterw meunier58121
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JFWski walterw
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Jonathan57679 JFWski
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Most of my symptoms were caused by a "safe" steroidal nasal spray (Flonase) that I had used for years. I stopped it, and use another type now. Many people have stomach problems from drugs they have taken.
I wish someone had told me about the carbonated water treatment, then maybe I would not have suffered so long.
Carbonated water is not dangerous and no one has ever been injured by it.
tata40402 Jonathan57679
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Giblet24 Jonathan57679
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