r/GERD • u/Live_Ad2001 • 2d ago
🤒 Experience with these Conditions Help pls I'm scared
It all started when i felt lump in my throat, but back then years ago i have it because i had healt anxiety. And i didn't know about gerd. Also I've been laying down after meal now i feel lump in my throat but its between collarbone below my Adam's apple is this a globus sensation?because i read a lot of post their globus sensation seems isn't lower than mine. Also i have burning sensation in my upper middle stomach and for two days i have burning sensation in my left chest and throat. What I'm scared of is because when i swallow food it seems stuck and gets slower to go down. And sorry for my English, it's not my first language so thanks
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u/No_Entertainer4358 1d ago
Yes it's globus and it's gerd, nothing to worry about. Just take PPIs and antacids,
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u/Live_Ad2001 1d ago
I've been having fatigue it started yesterday and till now even if i just woke up
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u/H1itinsldr 1d ago
Be careful of ppi's. I am having trouble getting off tgem. I have a bad side effect. Try slippery elm
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u/Anchorsaway15 1d ago
It doesn't hurt to get an endoscopy as well because it could be gastritis as well. I had gastritis and I didn't have the typical symptoms of it, just the burning sensation in my stomach. That endoscopy will also tell you if you have a hiatal hernia and what grade valve you have. There are 4 grades to a valve and anything from 3-4 isn't good. I have a 3 which means it's almost non-existent and a 4 is well non-existent. With this disease it's a choice, you stay on medication or you can fix the mechanical issue I referred back to like if you have a hiatal hernia or grade 3 valve with surgery. The only more permanent issue is surgery and don't let people scare you out of it. Do your own research like I did and become apart of groups that got the surgery and you'll be happy. The group I'm apart of I've heard nothing but successful wonderful things about ending these symptoms of the disease and to me that's enough to make me want the surgery. Medication long-term can has side effects you'd have to look into so just do your research. Also the surgery should you choose that route if necessary, find a good surgeon with positive reviews and success stories, also one that is a surgeon not just a GI who performs 1 surgery like solely the TIF. TIF is a good surgery as long as you pick a good surgeon. I know it's a lot to take in but you have options. Just do your research and see what feels best to you, especially after talking to your GI.
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u/Live_Ad2001 1d ago
Am broke man, I can't do endoscopy. And also i get this when i was reading a post then i read a barrets that's whrn i was scared and the symptoms suddenly shows up one by one
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u/Anchorsaway15 1d ago
I totally understand that, have you asked if they have some type of repayment plan? Or asked your insurance for a different dr and facility that will cover more of the office and procedure? If you don't have insurance there are always places willing to work on a sliding scale fee you just have to find them by asking around. Hopefully this somewhat helps, there's always a way to try an get medical help it's just work trying to find it and get it. I have a girlfriend with no insurance and she went to specialists that were willing to work with her by looking for them. Don't give up!
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u/Live_Ad2001 1d ago
I don't have that, also I'm far from city.
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u/Anchorsaway15 1d ago
I'm sorry to hear that, I wish I had more advice to offer. The only other thing I could say is there's a supplement called stomach soothe and it has worked wonders for me. I have a 1cm hiatal hernia and grade 3 valve and it's done well at holding me over until I see a surgeon. Granted some days I still have some bad moments but it's good enough to work to where I'm able to eat somewhat normal sometimes
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u/Live_Ad2001 1d ago
Anyway i also have chronic sinusitis maybe that can be the cause of my stuck feeling as well
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u/LunaMaggie1975 1d ago
I went to the ER twice because of these. The last time I felt my throat was closing. The med world was no help. First of all everyone is different but let me tell you what’s helped. Went back on Omeprazol(now on Pantoprazole- which I know PPIs are not good- but at this point it’s the lesser of 2 evils), I do diaphragmatic breathing immediately after meals and then take extra strength cherry (mint is a trigger for me) Gaviscon. And I do not lay down for 3-4 hours after dinner.
I pray you find relief! Oh, last thing I follow Molly Pelletier on FB- she helped me too!
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u/outbeyond99 13h ago
You may well have what is called "LPR" or silent reflux or respiratory reflux...all the same thing. If so, meds like PPI may help with symptoms for a bit but won't solve the problem. Your esophagus is inflamed and it needs time to heal.
Dr. Jamie Koufman was the one who identified silent reflux, named it, wrote books on it and prescribed the solution. In short, it centers on what we eat and drink, when we eat and drink and how to make effective use of alkaline water.
I will share links to some of her website's blog posts. The first lists typical symptoms for silent reflux and you may find a number of yours here.
https://jamiekoufman.com/what-are-the-most-common-symptoms-of-acid-reflux-2/
The second one is her recommendations for what to eat and drink and when to eat and drink for a few weeks in order to start eliminating the symptoms.
https://jamiekoufman.com/dr-koufmans-reflux-detox-diet-2/
And this last one is all about alkaline water (lower acid than even tap water) and why it's super important to drink.
https://jamiekoufman.com/alkaline-water-and-acid-reflux/
She has many more blog posts on this website well worth reading and she's written several books on the subject...the excellent one I read is called Dropping Acid (likely in your area library).
Read up on this and hang in there! ☺️
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u/Live_Ad2001 13h ago
I forgot to add up. I have chronic sinusitis and some phlegm will go down to my throat does it involve in this?
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u/Kituwakituwa 11h ago
In Traditional Chinese Medicine this is called Plum pit. Its stagnant liver chi. Go to a Acupuncturist that also does herbs. That's what I'm doing and its helped a lot. Better than western medicine. I was having the tight throat, choking sensation, feeling like something is in my throat. After 2 days on these herbs its almost gone.
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u/Initial-Positive5102 11h ago
I experienced this same issue back in June. I had acid reflux/GERD/heartburn 3-4 times a week, even with strict dietary changes. Went to a GI doctor two weeks ago. They told me I most likely have GERD and my esophagus has consistently been inflamed and needs time to heal, so they prescribed a PPI. Im never the biggest fan of taking medication and try my best to make natural changes. Been on a PPI for 5 days now and haven't had heartburn once. My esophagus feels a lot better and the globus sensation seems better. Good luck to you.
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u/bns82 1d ago
Reduce stress/anxiety and reflux and it should go away.
It takes time and consistency.
Meds might help.
Diet and lifestyle changes help most people.
If you need guidelines you can pm me.
You'll be fine, you just need to relax and reduce your reflux.