@kozlo52 Thank you for sharing. Were you ever tested for H-Pylori? Antacids did not help me either when I had that. It is worth asking and if you are getting an endoscopy they can check for that. That is how they found mine.

Have you tried Aloe Water drinks? They helped my throat the best when it was really bad... Maybe that will work for you. Now question? You say water made your throat worse was it Warm or Ice Cold water? Cold water is harsh at times on my throat. Also what about Honey? Honey and warm chamomile used to seem to help my throat as well. have you tried that? Also another item I took lot was sucrets . It helped numb the pain.

Please share what the is the outcome your procedure.
Praying it is all good.
Jackie

@kozlo52

I'm wishing you well with your endoscopy today and I look forward to hearing from you regarding your question about water making your symptoms worse. I've been told to drink just a little water at a time. Too much fills the stomach up and causes more GERD. I usually drink only sips of water with meals and in between meals I drink more, but not usually more than 8 ounces in a half-hour or so. However, you will need to find the amount works well for you.

Teresa

GI dr today prescribed Prilosec for my chronic hoarsenes
20mg twice day before meals. Been hoarse over 2 years.
Another GI dr did endoscopy feb 2017. He just said take Zantac and thought I had general periphial neurapathy.
Otolaryngologist at Baylor in Houston I saw two weeks said it was my age 69. Vocal cords so who do I believe.
But I think it’s my cervical disc stenosis. Since I guess the nerves in disc I assume control the bodies systems.
Like someone said C 3 controls breathing. Is that correct ???

I have a chronic hparse voice, too. The ENT scooped me, said everything checked out fine, wanted to prescribe omeprozole, but I already take it after a HORRIBLE bout of diverticulitis 3 years ago, diagnosed as GERD. But, I never get heartburn. My pain is a lot lower, in the belly. Now what? Come back in 3 months. Zeeze! Now what?

Hi There:

I wanted to update y'all to my success in weaning off of Omeprazole. After several unsuccessful attempts, I have now been able to transition to Ranitidine (usually) twice a day. I am a coffee drinker and had to go to Cold Brew (homemade) for my transitions' success. During my change over, I realized I could intake a2 milk (much to my delight and surprise) without any stomach upset. Apparently, I am not lactose intolerant but intolerant of the a1 milk protein. Smaller meals helps and following my (mental) list of acceptable foods with minimal spices. I do live in New Mexico so green chile is a staple and I can indulge but not overdue it.

Praise be! Fingers crossed for continuing success.

R/

Bonnie

I take one prilosec in the am daily and a zantac daily in the evening and that combo works for me. It has been said to reduce the prilosec because of liver issues. I have acid reflux. I do suck on a tums before bed and that combo works for me.

@johnbishop John l went back to the mayo clinic just came back last week. When l spoke to Dr he told me you don't have cirrhosis or the liver when l come back home it said l did again. I was just discharged from the hospital before l left. But l found out it was the medicines and now they are covering up. And the omprezole was taking was on it to long. Also a medicine l was having an allergic reaction to in 2014 they were still giving it to me. And they never put on my chart l had a reaction to it. I didn't know l was unconscious my daughter found that out. The doctors out here are digging a hole in there own grave. Matter of fact the doctor that put me on the omprezole isn't practicing anymore. He is an alcoholic and he hit and killed someone. And then when l went to the mayo clinic they asked me if l had my mammogram, l said yes and it was normal because they thought there might be something going on. This was last year. I had my mammogram again this year everything was normal they said at first, yesterday l had to have a biopsy because they said they saw something. A year later. My doctors here are a joke. I just thank God l know him because you could lose you mind.

It sounds counterintuitive to use an acid to treat indigestion or GERD, but vinegar/apple cider vinegar has definitely seen its share of health claims. However, I think it is important to note that there is no medical research, published clinical trial or evidence that links using vinegar to treat heartburn.

A master's degree thesis, "to investigate the association between acid and heartburn symptoms related to GERD from a beneficial point of view. The acid chosen for the study was organic apple cider vinegar with mother..."
found that, "...compared to the placebo trial, the vinegar trials do not show significant alleviation of the heartburn sensation. Ingestion of organic vinegar appeared to alleviate heartburn symptoms for few individuals, however, the effect seemed to last only for the first 60 to 75 minutes. https://repository.asu.edu/attachments/166181/content/Yeh_asu_0010N_15671.pdf

Whether it’s lifestyle changes, medications, or a home remedies, you should always work with your doctor to create a treatment plan that’s best for you, to avoid adverse reactions. For instance..

– Vinegar may interact with certain medications – diuretics, diabetes and heart medications, laxatives interact poorly with apple cider vinegar.
– Using vinegar to treat acid reflux may also worsen your symptoms, especially if you have an ulcer. The acid can permanently damage your esophagus and cause difficulty swallowing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12376715
– Drinking vinegar, even when diluted in water, can also wear down your teeth enamel.
Here's what the experts say: https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/18/health/apple-cider-vinegar-uses/index.html

While so many of us (myself included) turn to the Internet for information and news, we tend to overlook the fact that the Internet is just as likely to be a source of misinformation; plus, using vinegar as a condiment or cooking ingredient, we tend to label it "safe" for everything. Since we have no data to support the benefits or safety of its use for heartburn, it might be a good idea to consult your doctor before using vinegar as a treatment for heartburn...and continue using it as a salad dressing for now.

I hope this helps clear up some of the confusion, and I'd really like to hear your thoughts on this matter.

Thanks @colleenyoung

It's been almost 2 years now, and no GERD symptoms, no PPI or other prescriptions. My Doc prescribed a PPI after diagnosing me with GERD. After 2 months, I experienced joint pain that started keeping me up at night, only to have a friend of mine suggest that it's a side effect of the PPI...so, after talking with my doctor, I discontinued the PPI and sure enough the joint pain went away. Desperate to find a solution, I decided to try the vinegar...this is what I've found: After several weeks, I started using 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar diluted with 7 oz of water, drank it with a straw (recommended to avoid having the vinegar affect tooth enamel), 15 minutes prior to dinners. The theory is of course is that the acid of the vinegar tells your brain to 'hold off' on sending the message for your stomach to start producing excessive amounts of acid after larger meals, with the vinegar being a more mild acid solution than your natural stomach acid. To be fair, I did stop with any coffee in the afternoons...but, I still drink several cups in the morning. And, I've switched to balsamic vinegar...it just is easier for me to drink being a grape extract as opposed to the apple. On rare occasions, probably once every 3 or 4 months, if I've 'over-done' a meal I will occasionally use pepto, the pink over the counter. The only negative is this: it took me several weeks to begin to notice a real difference...the vinegar doesn't work as fast as the PPI drugs. Also, once started, I need to be sure not to miss...if I forget to take the vinegar, by 6:30pm I can tell that there's something not happy with my stomach... even if I am at a restaurant, i'll seek out some 'malt vinegar' which most restaurants typically have. I'm otherwise very healthy, 49 years of age, male with no other dietary restrictions, other than the no coffee after noon, and I do stay away from pineapple and other citrus fruits after noon as well. thank you for this forum to be able to communicate. I did ask my doc about the vinegar prior to using, and the reply was that there 'wasn't enough studies' to merit an opinion. I thought I would contribute to this forum after I tried it for a year because it was a forum I consulted and still do with other health related issues.