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I’m confused about the too little acid vs too much.
I am open to the idea, but sometimes I can feel the acid in my stomach churning around.
I have had gerd for years and currently take Protonix.
I just started Carafate, too.
Also, there is an advanced form of Gaviscon made in the UK.
I get some relief from that.
I am having the worst episode of gerd right now that I’ve ever had.
Chest tight, short of breath, exhausted. Raspy voice. Had third endoscopy a couple of months and doctor said it was clear. Oh, and the bloating is terrible.
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Shortness of breath and raspy voice means you may have laryngopharyngeal reflux, also known as silent reflux. Dr. Jamie Koufman has a bunch of free information at her web site for LRP and GERD. The GI doc doesn't look at the throat, or nose, or ears, and those are the areas affected by LRP. Diet change can help, as in low acid, whole foods. Maybe meds if your vagus nerve is involved. If you have bloating you may need to try a low FODMAP diet for a few weeks (eliminating foods such as beans, watermelon, apples (get a list online). It could also mean you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, SIBO.
Sounds like you have a lot going on that needs exploring. With diet changes you can explore on your own until you find a doctor who can support you. Good luck