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phyllis10549
phyllis10549

I am having much coughing and my mouth burns and I have a problem with some kind of reflux. I have had endoscope and they reassured me I have no stomach damage but i'm afraid I may have the reflux in my throat and the preds. have caused an awful flare up. Anybody else have these problem? I don't know about all this as I have not been on preds. long enough to get educated about it. I come to this site because of your knowledge and thinking you know more than the doctors do. Please help me. 

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  • lodgerUK_NE
    lodgerUK_NE phyllis10549

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    Phyllis

    Try this, it is in our Tips and Tricks section of our Booklet 'Living with PMR & GCA' written by patients for patients.

    Acid Reflux, take one wax free lemon, put in microwave for 1 minute, squeeze (it produces more juice after being in the microwave) then divide into three add a little water and take three times a day before meals.   Acid in the lemon turns to Alkali when in stomach - no more reflux or heartburn.

    • phyllis10549
      phyllis10549 lodgerUK_NE

      Posted

      Its' not in my stomach it's in my throat. Would it work for that as well.?

      I need to see adoctor for this it can lead to bad things. It's called Silent Reflux.

    • phyllis10549
      phyllis10549

      Posted

      I do thank you for all advice. I will try that

       

    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 phyllis10549

      Posted

      Phyllis i have silent reflux, and i drink lemon juice every morning, i have had the camera down and all is ok, i never (touch wood) have problems so maybe you can try it. Let us know how you go on if you do.
    • phyllis10549
      phyllis10549 margaret22251

      Posted

      Do you do unwaxed lemons and a little water with the lemmon juice as lodger suggested?

       

    • lodgerUK_NE
      lodgerUK_NE phyllis10549

      Posted

      I use unwaxed lemons because waxed lemons have a longer shelf life.

      Companies use wax on citrus fruits etc to prolong shelf life.

      Also I drink G&T's and so do my friends, and I would no put a waxed lemon in any drink.

      I also use the zest of lemons in cakes etc and I freeze organic lemons and grate the whole lot and use them in stews, on salads etc.

      If I can get them I prefer organic lemons, I really don't want to have anything to do with pesticides if at all possible.

      Perhaps I am just fussy.

       

    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 phyllis10549

      Posted

      i always buy unwaxed lemons, 40 second in microwave, then cut in half and squeeze, for me and john share half lemon each, i add water then .(john has honey in his)
  • faye______00403
    faye______00403 phyllis10549

    Posted

    Is it okay to use bottled lemon juice?   We can buy l00% lemon\

    juice and hopefully it will be okay.  I tried the mix before lunch and am

    doing okay as far as acid reflux....sure hope this works

    • lodgerUK_NE
      lodgerUK_NE faye______00403

      Posted

      If you use your search engine and type in  'bottled pure lemon jiuce', you will see it has preservatives and added sugar.
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