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Reflux all the time

Lauraw
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51-year old married female, 3 children, 5 grandchildren

I have always been a really happy, joyful person and inside I still...

07/12/08

I have acid reflux all the time (during day and night) no matter what I eat or drink. This has been building since january this year. I have already had endoscopy and motility study (normal). I am on Protonix 40 mg twice daily since May 12. Before that I was originally told to try otc remedies (didn't work). I was in the ER with chest pains in May and had to see a cardiologist, and it did turn out to be acid reflux. I am really at my wit's end because I am not living a normal life anymore. I eat small amounts and am trying to eat only more alkaline type foods, but I still get reflux after I eat (or drink water). No wine or coffee since May. I am taking antacids during day to stay sane, but I don't like doing this. Do you think it is a matter of time before the reflux calms down? My gastroenterologist said it could be between 3-6 months before I feel better. Most of my problems are in my throat, nose and ears (right now my left ear is totally plugged). By the way, I started in January seeing an ENT first, who did a CT scan after being sick 6 weeks and said everything was clear--he suggested I see a gastro doc about acid reflux.

Is it possible for the LES to heal if a person is doing their utmost to eat/drink correctly? I don't smoke and I am normal weight also. Thanks for any help or ideas--I really appreciate it!

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Miranda
Saturday, July 12, 2008

Hi my name is Miranda and i'm 15 years old. I have the same symptoms as you have.. I have lost lotsss of weight just because I'm scared of choking on my food.. I go to the er almost 5 times a month just because my chest is in pain. I'v gone to the doctor and they done ct scans and wrote me a prescription for pepcid but the point is I barely can even swallow that and the doctors dont understand that... One dr told me i needed to have a light run down my throat but my family dr has to subscribe it and he claims I dont need it dont that ill be fine its just a minor reflux... I have no normal life anymore I cant do any of my normal athletic things b.c I give out of breath and I feel like I am goin to pass out... If you find anyhting that helps please write  back.. thankuSmile

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