@@jajang009 I suppose you're right, but sometimes, we need support tools to resolve the situation to get where we don't have the symptoms anymore. THanks for your comment and thanks for watching...
It still kinda trouble me but me know what to take. Me take slippery elm an aloe vera jelly an probiotics an me eat antelope an watermelon an papaya an me take the papaya enzymes an try to eat an time when a person have acids reflux we have to stop eat some of the things dem.like the sweet things dem it fermented it the stomach. Like rasins an prune an pepper sweet fruits an bake things me fell but not like first time sometimes me eat some things an it start
Things which helped. Weight loss, change of diet... less dairy, no bread or wheat products, no tomatoes or oranges, no spicy food. Smaller meals. Gargle each morning with bicarbonate and water. Melon, cooked apple or soft pear after each meal. Cucumber as a snack. Ginger tea.
Hi Gwyneth, great list, good sleuthing! It's so important for us to get clear on our personal best diet so we can minimize our flares while we work on healing! Thanks so much for watching, too!
I am doing almost the same thing. No dairy, no onions, no spicy food, only alkaline fruits, smaller meals, a lot of smaller green salads. Little bit of Brazilian nuts as snack. Wash my teeth with bicarbonate and salt. I love Ginger. I feel very good right now with my change of habits.
@@s.cast.446 I'm so glad that you've found an approach that's helping :) Thank you for sharing your experience, too, so others can learn from your success.
I thought real bread, like Ezekiel Bread was a good choice. I'm starting to run into a lot of lists that lump all bread into same bucket. Any thoughts, please?
My silent reflux is characterized by a "false breathlessness" going back sporadically for a decade. I've never had heartburn. Recently, developing acid mist going into nasal passages and mouth. Dental check today showed no GERD - type effects visible, but this latest symptoms only going on couple months. Very nervous about it.
So I ordered THe Gaviscon which I'm still waiting for - I also ordered the Reflux Gormet - which arrived. But while waiting for the Reflux Gormet - I went to the store and bought a spring mix containing spinach - So i ate that as I waiting for the products to come in and I felt that was helping a lot - Then i started taking the Reflux Gormet at night as instructions said - this is about the 5th or 6th day and I feel so so so much better. My throat has opened up - so much less pressure there - my esophagus is healing - that feel so very much better. That along with the aloa vera - that helps too. I havent felt this good in about a year! I'm just wondering - if it would be safe to have ice- cream again....no I wont tempt fate! but thank you so much - so glad I found this video - very very very helpful!
Hi there, I'm so glad you're finding relief with the Reflux gourmet! And regarding ice cream, only if you know it won't bother you. If you're not sure, do a small test to find out! Best of luck to you!
Excellent information. It helped me understand the stages we need to go through (stopping the reflux, healing the damaged tissues THEN increasing stomach acid) with helpful recommendations. Thank you!
Great information!!! I an so excited to listen to more of them! One share here: I have found that celery juice or just eating a stick of celery helps to calm the stomach within minutes. I use organic extra virgin coconut oil (anti microbial) to sooth throat and esophagus (or aloe juice). Sipping ginger tea with honey ( can buy powder form of ginger at Trader Joe's in tea section) Inspired to try the melatonin.
I found same with kale leaves & stalks. Might be combination of nitrates and chewing. Chewing increases production of BDNF (at least it does in rodents), in addition to release of enzymes (but I don't think they are proteases) - maybe it does other stuff we don't know about yet.
I am SO appreciative of your information and expertise! I only started experiencing inflammation in my esophagus, upper throat area, and in my stomach-- left side of my stomach AFTER I was on long-term steroids and appropriate ABX this summer, 2024, for a hard inner ear/possible mastoid infection (recurring issue, unfortunately). I ended up in ER 2x, then had a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy-- which definitely showed there was horrible irritation and inflammation. I was put on PPI, sucralfate for coating, and also H2 Blocker - famotidine (Pepcid). I realize I need to treat a root cause - yet I feel it was after the long term RX that I feel affected my gastrointestinal health and balance horribly, and caused damage. Your information was NEEDED. I am going to my Functional Health Physician soon-- to see him for nutritional repair, along with my completed DUTCH Complete testing I will manage at home, plus I plan on discussing your recommendations with him. I am sure he will be elated. Very respectfully - LS
I started having shortness of breath during a walk one morning. The shortness of breath began to happen every time I stood up so I discussed with my PCP. PCP sent prescribed a Pulmonary Function Test and I was diagnosed with Early Restrictive Lung Disease. I went to a Pulmonary Specialist who did more test, still doing test with no conclusion. I got tired of not breathing so I went to the ER and explained my symptoms to the very young, caring, energetic ER staff. They took blood, did chest x-rays, and listed to my breathing. Their diagnosis was GERD and asthma. They gave me medication that helped me breathe, but the medication that helped most is an oral Lidocaine solution in a small bottle that only lasted a couple of days. I used a solution of alkaline water and baking soda to gargle and as a nasal spray. This helped my breathing, but upset my stomach. Last night I used only the nasal spray and woke up this morning without the nasal congestion, but still have the feeling of throat blockage which affects my breathing. The prescribed PPI medication does not work for me so I’m on TH-cam looking for solutions.
@@Polymath32 not really. It takes months to get an appointment with an ENT and even longer to see a GI specialist. I have great insurance, but it’s impossible to see any specialist without waiting months. I didn’t recognize how broken America’s is until this happened.
I was diagnosed with GERD along with LPR. I stopped eating Dairy, Gluten, and Carbonated beverages for 3 months and found that my throat opened back up and reflex had been relieved. For dry throat relief and dysphagia I found that Slippery Elm suppliment and Alkalaine water provided relief. I had to stop taking my PPI's because it made my reflux worse and caused massive flair ups.
I had terrible reflux and heartburn for years, even drinking water would cause an attack!! Today I am reflux and heartburn free and what worked for me was going on a plant based diet. After about a week of being on the diet, the reflux and heartburn went away and it has never returned in the past 15 years!!
@@anoxer18 A plant based diet would be diet mostly or entirely free of animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.). It works wonders for some, and not so much for others ;)
@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank You! Yes, the animal foods were entirely the cause of my heartburn and reflux not to mention kidney stones and gall bladder stones, all things that ended when I gave up meat, dairy and eggs. I also lost 80 lbs. without even trying after years of trying to lose weight and my health has never been better!
Thank you, this helps me understand the disease and want me to improve my condition. I'm 24 and diagnosed with LPR, almost give up but now I want to improve it, thanks again, subscribed.
darn got excited when you mentioned over the counter ways to help LPR. I have already been doing Gaviscon Advance, Reflux Gourmet, slippery elm, aloe vera, mushroom extract. I was so hoping for something new. I plan to try to increase the acid with betaine HCL.
I also suffer but one thing that has helped me tremendously is by following the blood type diet. I cut a lot of foods out of my diet. Two favorites were 2 cups of coffee daily and bacon probably weekly. It's worth a try. I'm blood type O. Eat Right For Your Blood Type by Dr D'Adamo. Oh, and try lowering stress, not so easy but be mindful of stress triggers. I'm going to try seaweed after each meal. I'm just reading about it today. Google 'alginate with seaweed' 08:49pm
I was diagnosed with LPR. I have low stomach not high, not enough stomach acid is unfortunately common as we age, I’m almost 60. PPIs do not help people low stomach acid so after taking it for awhile and no improvement I went to a specialist. My understanding is that LPR, like regular acid reflux or GERD is usually caused by low stomach acid and that is what needs to be corrected.
It often is, especially for older people. I have a whole separate video discussing how to increase your stomach acid: th-cam.com/video/zh28pEB6eiU/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video. I am a singer/vocal tutor and suffer from LPR which has been which affect my vocal folds. I have been on PPIs for over 10 years and now on H2. I have been diagnosed with ostopenia and would like to come off them in order that they don't block important vitamins and minerals. I have been advised by a consultant to avoid dairy, caffeine, alcohol, fizzy drinks, spicy and citrus fruit, and find it difficult to avoid some of these as they are in so many dishes. It did help for a while but, since a bad throat infection, I've found it very difficult to stick to this strictly. I shall try all you have mentioned in this video as I would dearly love to keep my singing voice for as long as I can. I have never smoked, now do not take alcohol never had fizzy drinks, but really miss coffee, although sometimes take decaff tea and coffee with oat milk. The lists of foods not to take is contradictory and makes it very difficult. Thank you again. Kind regards Fiona
This is one of the best videos explaining LPR and tips to improve it! I been suffering with LPR for a year and half... constant sore throat, nasal drip, trouble breathing & swallowing on the daily. I'm so happy this popped up on my TH-cam recommendation. :)
@@mariyanstoyanov7246 It stands for laryngopharyengeal reflux, otherwise known as "silent" reflux. It's reflux that doesn't cause heartburn. Thanks for watching!
I have been taking vitamin B12 for a while, I no longer have acid reflux or terrible sinus allergies I used to have, my digestive system seems to improve as well, less bloating. Before taking vitamin B12, I also took aloe vera vitamin, but B12 seem to help improve my health.
Good to hear because I am now taking B12 and am getting tested to see if Low in it. I also have sinus allergies. That would be great if it helped with that as well.
I had been on ppIs for months. Got tired... and researched a lot online and I discovered PPIs depletes minerals in our body. So I started taking magnesium bisglycinate and B12, B1 helped relief me from reflux.
@@HMomoh-xu6xv PPI’s depleted all my minerals and vitamins, gave me fatty liver, gallstones, anxiety, depression, chest palpitations… I finally stopped taking that poison a couple months ago, changed my diet and am feeling much better already.
Very informative. I have LPR, diagnosed about 3 mos ago. Look forward to trying some of these natural remedies. Omeprazole did nothing for me and have no desire to be on prescriptions. I take melatonin regularly, and for years, and that hasn't helped. Thanks. Looking forward to more information.
I’ve used H2 blockers, PPI, carafate and Tums to no avail for many years. I heard about apple cider vinegar and thought it was crazy to treat acid with acid and blew it off, also for years. Recently I was in so much pain I had nothing to loose. Since I started this, my reflux is in very good control. I put 2 tsp ACV, 5 drops liquid ginger, and a wedge of lemon in iced water. If I start feeling a little distress, I just take another mug. I haven’t awakened in the night with gastric contents in my mouth. In addition, I take a slippery elm lozenge before bed. I hope that helps someone
Amazing success, Carolynn. Congratulations! It's so weird, but it's true, that for some people, low acid is the problem. I'm glad you got lucky with the trial and it's helping.
Alakaine water along with a low acid diet. Very small meals 5xs daily. Melatonin at night. No eating 3 to 4 hours before bedtime. Wedge pillow, ginger root tea. Keep a food diary to recognize food triggers
@@Unlimited0X I can't speak for the original poster, but I'm actually taking a pretty high dose of melatonin. Most recommendations are for 3 mg. The capsules I happened to have on hand are 20 mg. I was kind of groggy at first, but now it really helps, and doesn't make me fall asleep before I'm ready.
@@Unlimited0X I use Pure Encapsulations brand. It's funny you ask that, I think I did get some dry mouth in the beginning, but not anymore. I've since learned that melatonin can be generally beneficial for people with IBS, in addition to the way it helps the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter to prevent reflux, so unless it starts causing unwanted side effects, I'm considering it a godsend for my GI tract :)
I take the reflux gourmet and it really helps-especially before bed because I've often woken up with acid in my mouth and tongue pain! I've also tried Melatonin and for some reason it makes me itch so had to stop-really weird just generalized itching and not really any rash like an allergic reaction. L-tryptophan makes me sleepy (as you'd expect) and I did take it at night but felt kind of sluggish or hungover the next day! I might try L-tryptophan again but the alginates seem to help for now. I've taken ACV but right now it's just too irritating for me and I'm older, so would very much like to increase my stomach acid, but in a less painful way. Thank you for what you do!
You're doing really great work, keep it up! You can use less tryptophan by opening a capsule, or using in the late afternoon instead of bedtime. And if the ACV is irritating, wait until you're a little more healed to work on that. Take care!
@@ConfluenceNutrition what kind of alginates do you recommend? also for how long? Reflux Gourmet or the Gaviscon liquid how long you can take them too please?
@@mari051986 Both are alginate therapy. What I usually suggest to my clients is to try them out after every meal for 1-2 weeks. If there's no change, then alginates aren't helpful, and something else should be tried. IF they do work, then we know that reflux is causing symptoms, but then begins the more challenging work of trying to understand what's causing that and trying to resolve that.
@@ConfluenceNutrition where i live in europe we have only gaviscon double action not advance. I think the dual action is not recommended to take for long time
I have Fibromyalgia and have had a lot of issues with this over my entire lifetime. Ugh. This and Fibromyalgia go hand in hand. Thank you for this info. I have recently stopped Omeprazole. Having horrible 😫 pain now. I'm using fermented ginger and also plain yogurt. That helps. Smaller, more frequent meals. Chewing food completely. No water/liquids 30 min before, during, and after meals. We shall see how it goes.
You may want to look into SIBO, a tough problem caused by the ileocecal valve, since a recent research study showed 100% of Fibro patients have SIBO, and there are protocols for its treatment. Also, I've found 2 gms. of L-glutamine powder on an empty stomach at night is great for calming down an irritated stomach lining and stopping gastritis. Those of us with Fibro often have problems with all the valves in our bodies, so bile reflux should also be considered. I know how frustrating this is and wish you the best results...
@@dimpsthealien333 - It sounds like you are allergic, but if you are intolerant of dairy, but not allergic, you can always use lactose capsules. I am lactose intolerant, but love dairy, so I use a lot of them. Removing dairy from my diet completely for well over a year made no difference in my SIBO. The only thing that has helped, food wise, is drastically lowering consumption of raw veggies. I'm glad you could get the test done.
@@meagiesmuse2334 I'm glad I don't have SIBO. I am just going to go off it completely. The pills never helped. My body needs to heal. Thank you for your thoughtful input. It is much appreciated 🙏 ☺.
This has been the most helpful video I’ve come across Two months ago, I started suffering with what I called heartburn So I thought I must be low on stomach acid so I started using the HCL but oh my God did it make my stomach burn So I’m gonna follow this protocol of stopping the reflux to allow my body to heal So then I can try to use the HCL again I so appreciate this information thank you thank you thank you
What helped me: 1. battling my SIBO/ reduce bloating 2. do more sports 3. no food after 6 pm 4. sleep on an incline My reflux is mostly laryngopharyngeal
you may want to check out the Fast Tract Diet which avoids foods with high fermentation potential. Those foods build pressure in the stomach and cause the LES to open inappropriately.
Can't thank you enough... I have had acid reflux for over 40 years. Tried all kinds of remedies . I have been on PPI'S since it's advent ( Expensive Losec at the time) Must say your excellent advice has given me so much hope again. Thank you.
Hi Sedick, I'm so glad you are feeling hopeful again! The key isn't the new tools we can try, but HOW we use the tools and think about their use. I have a program coming up where I teach all about it. Get in touch if you'd like to learn more about it. Thanks for watching!
I’m presently trying the carnivore diet. Been battling for a year plus. Tried all sorts of things. If I’m not experiencing improvements after a month I’ll be turning to all these supplements.
Hi Aura, I like your plan of re-evaluating after a month. Most diet changes should provide a sense of "yes this is working" or "no, it's not working" after that amount of time. The supplements may help WHILE you're doing the diet, too. Keep me posted, and thanks for watching!
My LPR got so bad I had constant swallowing pain (like a cut or ulcer in my throat) for three months for EVERY swallow, with an off/on burning/throbbing throughout the day. A 'ripping' feeling when yawning or spitting, and ear aches throughout the day and night. PPIs made it worse. To fix it, I put my bed on an angle, with the head 6 inches higher, took slippery elm, Gaviscon after meals and during day, stopped coffee, alcohol, less dairy and no processed foods, less red meat, less spicy or fried foods, less acidic foods. It's been 6 months and it's slowly getting better. Throat still throbbing from time to time, but feels better than before. I could never go back to that stabbing pain when swallowing, it was a nightmare, my mental health really suffered.
Thanks for the recommendations.. I’ve been eating lots of squash, dates, and licorice tea. My Ayurvedic Doctor recommended these foods. I have been taking omeprazole because i feel nauseous at times along with a shot of aloe vera juice. I’ve also been drinking alkaline water. I’m on a mission to fix this problem.
Omeprazole should inky be tasked 2 weeks. Keep up with the alternative and natural ways. Try Lily if the Dessert stomach formula The marketing around the purple pill is maddening Can cause increased risk fracture and pneumonia plus osteoporosis. Good luck. Feel better
Thank you for product recommendations. I'm fairly certain I have LPR based on symptoms and all other causes have been ruled out. Let you know how it goes after I've tried Reflux Gourmet and some Melatonin etc.
Ilda, thanks for information, mine is mechanical. Age 71 yrs, this year I just started with it used amoprozol 20mg increased 40 mg. Now I got esprerozal I tried to stop one day on one off, by the night time I had to take it. Tried Mastic gum in powder but you have to take 4pills. And for repair lining, it feels good , but not enough, I had to take pepcid, I have no right side colon and lower intestine, so my my small intestine in connected on the upper colon. Left side. Soon I will see my doctor soon.
This was really informative. I know I personally dealt with a lot of reflux due to my Gastro dysmotility and intestinal failure which weakened my entire system and due to my connective tissue disease I already had weakened teeth but the reflux made the damage especially to my molars much more severe. I can attest that even when I didn't have reflux symptoms that I wasn't aware of the damage was being done. Definitely something to not brush off if you're experiencing it because you don't want to deal with the aftermath which is much harder to treat than preventing the reflux itself. One thing I learned in this video that I thought was extremely fascinating was that the burning sensation isn't from the reflux itself but from that enzyme. I never knew that and I find that extremely fascinating. I also for my personal experience am extremely curious if that's why I stopped experiencing symptoms because my pancreas has atrophied due to my GI paralysis and I've stopped making most of my digestive enzymes. So that's something I'll have to look into for my own research just because I like to know these things since I'm such a medical nerd. Was happy to see you upload a video you look absolutely amazing. When we first saw you you looked great then as well but I have to say you look healthier than ever and just absolutely glowing and that makes me really happy to see. Sending love from the east coast 🤗💜
Oh and unfortunately I don't have anything that worked for me to improve the reflux. Since mine is really complex and I have so many overlapping diagnosis along with a connective tissue disease and damage so severe that was done from 35 years of misdiagnosis it's something that at least for now I'm kind of stuck with. If you're someone reading my comment who is frustrated because they're not getting better from something they're dealing with please remember instead of getting angry at your body feeling like it's betrayed you somehow, thank your body for continuing to carry you through the dysfunction and have you waking up every morning to face a new day. Your body never wants to work against you. It always wants to work with you. Sometimes things just break and need to be fixed or tweaked, but it's not a betrayal of your body against yourself. You're a team that works together. So thank your body every day for seeing you through the hard times when it's not working the way it should but somehow it manages to keep you going even when it's not working like it should. I promise that having that mindset may not heal you but the different perspective of it is extremely liberating.
@@las5510 This is an amazing share, thank you for writing this for my community. Our thoughts and inner space influence how we feel, and I do believe that first and foremost, we need to love the body we've been given. xo
@@las5510 that is a great outlook. I just recently got LPR pretty bad, but I’m trying to not get to down about it and try and find ways to let my body heal.
I jave SLE and epilepsy so I use quite some chronic meds. For more than a year I've been struggling with a sore throat. Being part of Lupus flare-up symptoms I basically just used throat sprays etc for relief until this week my rheumatologist referred me to an ENT who did an endoscopy an basically explained what you did. I was soooo surprised. We are trying to fix the damage now. But I'm worried about the future since I'm taking a break from the Lupus meds for now but need to get treatment soon as I need it for pain etc.
Very informative and thank you so much for the links to find out more. I've been using Omeprazole 20mg daily for almost 10 years! I have looked into many different natural methods but have not really committed to any. Also been wanting to start a low acid diet but I just cannot commit to that either. Will keep going through this journey to find the right fit!
Hello I'm from Mauritius, please send names of the products you mentioned.. I have acid reflux and indigestion, every morning I wake up with sour taste in the month and my teeth are becoming very fragile and sore throat Please advise Thank you
My update: melatonin (3 mg) causes depression and daytime drowsiness in me EVEN when I stopped for a few weeks then only took 3 mg every other night. So…no more. I realized that the coughing, throat clearing is POST NASAL DRIP. I have just begun to treat that issue. I have been drinking Aloe Vera juice and am convinced it is helping heal acid irritation
My coughing, shortness of breath was so severe for months, the doctor told me to go off of Coffee, caffeine for 30 days and he put me on omniziprel for 30 days and it magically cured my cough. It was rally bizarre to think my large 4 cups of coffee was doing that much damage. I always thought it was just a big mug. It was difficult but I just styed home and started fasting and watching netflix and it was easier in the end to break the coffee habit.
Sorry to hear that your suffering,try the following natural remedies; green apples, eat it after a meal,apple cider vinegar (mix 1 tablespoon with cup of water ) and drink it. Also what worked with me the most is gargling with baking soda and alkaline water(mix 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 cup of alkaline water and gargle with it or get a spayer and spray towards your throat this actually works on lpr the silent reflux . Also avoiding any food that triggers it like tomatoes or tomatoes sauce. Spicy food , citruls . Diet helps a lot. Hope this helps you wishing you the best
Probiotics help a little, but, not nearly enough. I'm not sleeping well at all. I'm gagging and hacking thick saliva at times, constantly. Constant itchiness in and under the vocals. Constant irritation in my stomach. My doctor gave me omeprazole which made it worse. I took that for 90 days. At first it seemed to help. But my stomach was always in a state of discomfort. I stopped drinking coffee which sucked. I began drinking coffee again after the omeprazole failed. I don't smoke or drink. I'm completely stopped in my life by this. I'm too tired to all the time because no matter how long I'm in bed, I'm never rested. I'm always aware of my irritated stomach while I sleep.
Hi Dwight, that sounds uncomfortable...have you worked with a low FODMAP or low histamine diet? One of these might help identify food triggers and the mechanism that are making things worse. I have videos on my channel on both...Thanks for watching :)
@@ConfluenceNutrition I haven't, or that is, I wasn't aware of fodmat and a low histamine diet. However, I have noticed certain foods and snacks that do trigger this. I'm in a lot of discomfort at this moment and have been for days. I did send away for the product you mentioned in this video. I ve already forgotten it's name. It was the second one you mentioned after the Gaviscon advance. It's produced in California. I think it was the one you used. I'm waiting for that to arrive. I'm not positive of what foods might be triggers. I think it's possible that my after workout protein drink my be a trigger. It consists of protein powder, milk, raw eggs, some honey. My mouth, tongue, is always sour tasting and I'm constantly cleaning it as I'm about to do. I haven't been to the gym for two days, but, I'm dragging myself there tonight no matter what. I also wonder if dairy products are triggers recently.. like cottage cheese. If I catch it before it gets real bad like it is right now, I use Alka Seltzer. That really works, but only if taken "before" it gets bad. Thank you for your response. Btw, I have noticed that steamed broccoli is rather soothing on my stomach, but, only if my stomach isn't in a bad way. Like, right now, I have to eat something before I leave. It will be cereal, either Kashi wheat biscuit cereal or organic raisin bran, or cascadian farms blueberry crunch with milk and honey. I have taken a multivitamin.first. sitting up has helped since I started typing this, but, I'm so burned out. I have an appointment on Wednesday for a potential job training and I'm so paranoid that I'm going to be a wreck during it. Time for the irons.
@@verresmilliterres Hi Dwight, right away I can see that you have a lot of the top three inflammatory foods in your diet: gluten (wheat), dairy, and sugar...that would be a place to start...clearing these muddy waters often calms symptoms down and helps highlight the mechanism of the problem. Here's a video to explain how to do this: th-cam.com/video/51QF4G3-KBw/w-d-xo.html
Thank you in advance for posting helpful videos. The ENT was not helpful except to rule out growths in my throat. I have the same symptoms that you describe for yourself
Great thing this video came out on my recommendation. I was having these symptoms like coughing for almost 4 months, sore throats, every now and then, voice hoarseness, something in throat specially when you swallow. Non stop clearing throat. At first I thought it was just a simple cough, then I came up to these symptoms. And now I'm heading for a check up to see if this is actually a LPR.
I wake up every morning with my throat burning, since so many years, I don't even remember when it started. At the beggining of the year, I suddenly felt something in my throat, like a piece of food stuck here (like, it literally appeared within a second while I was drinking), and I still have it today, it never went away. I've seen plenty of doctors, one of them thought I was a heavy smoker due to my throat (I never smoked), so he thinks I have gastroesophageal reflux that only occurs during the night - which might explain a lot about my throat when I wake up, and the fact I never noticed the reflux itself. It's been 3 weeks now that I take 2x Gaviscon everyday (after meal and before bed), I totally changed my food habits (no fat, no sugar, 2 bananas everyday, etc), I sleep on my back and on left side only and the chest a bit high so the acid won't go up. Result : Absolutely no change... My throat burns like hell when I wake up, and the worst part is this feeling of food stuck in my throat is still here. Even worse, I developped some tinnitus. I'm desperate and it seriously drives me crazy... I'm not sure I will be able to handle this feeling in my throat constantly for very long anymore, it's like torture 24/7. I've seen a specialist last week, and he just asked me basic stupid questions, and he doesn't think I have RGO so he didn't help me at all. He even said this feeling of food stuck in my throat is just in my head. I don't know what to do, I'm scared that since all of those years of reflux during the night, my oesophagus might get destroyed and apparently we can develop a cancer. Nothing works, docs won't help me, what can I do ?
Hi there, this sounds very frustrating and annoying :( Sometimes, that feeling of something stuck in the throat is from an immune reaction in the throat. With the Gaviscon not helping, this suggests the mechanism isn't reflux. Testing out some options that mediate your immune response is worth exploring. Antihistamines would be an example. Keep me posted.
Salt was the fix for me.Apparently we need salt to make stomach acid.Low acid and the valve doesnt close. I had heartburn for 35 plus years. 4 antacid tablets a night. Noe have not needed antacid for a year with keeping up my salt intake and no food within 2--1/2 hrs. before bedtime. I was mistakenly drinking too much water and that flushed my system of salt.
I would like to hear more about this... I was drinking lots of water when my acid reflux started. How did you find out this is what happened? How did you fix it, how much salt?
@@lolitta9363 " DR.BERG" TH-cam Vids and " KenDBerry MD " to name a few .These docs have got a good handle on heartburn.Once I watched a few of their videos TH-cam recomended more similar vids to me and I learned more than I could gather from my own pill pushing typical family doctor.
I am devastated the superior version of Gaviscon is not available in the US. BUT, SO relieved to have found this video, the information over all is extremely comforting, and makes sense as a practical and reliable way to heal from acid reflux. Thank you.
I'm glad you found it useful. Just keep in mind that each option is only a possible solution. You will need to experiment to see what works best for you. Thanks for watching, and good luck!
DGL is great and helpful for some, and not for others, but worth experimenting with, in my opinion. It doesn't seem to be as strong as the melatonin, tryptophan, or reflux gourmet...they really just work differently than DGL. DGL is meant to simply soothe the stomach lining. IT's worth a shot! Thanks for watching!
I have taken melatonin for many years due to having sleep problems with fibromyalgia. It does absolutely nothing for my LPR. The constant cough is exhausting with copius amounts of fluid. Acv has helped a bit with the lump on my throat problem.
@@cynthiastogden7000 just started making a thick slurry of diy UK gaviscon advanced. It has to be thick with sodium alginate but it's the first thing that works for me! It's the best tool I've found for lpr. Worth a google search ❤️
@@cynthiastogden7000 ACV will burn your throat. Try spraying alkaline water in your throat with spray bottle. I don't drink it because it will make acid alkaline and I want the acid to increase.
I haven't been diagnosed with LPR, but I have been having severe coughing fits that happen every night. They wake me up in the middle of the night and I usually can't go back to sleep. I have not been able to get a full night of sleep for a long time. I do not get heartburn or a pain in the throat but I get sinus issues like a blocked nose and sometimes a running nose. My teeth have been having problems and I was suffering with vertigo about 10 years ago (all of these are LPR symptoms). I also find that I feel better after doing a long water fast, especially when I use alkaline water for the fast, so lots of the evidence seems to point to LPR. I decided to try a low acid diet and use alkaline water to see if the symptoms get any better. I might try the sodium alginate too, if these seem to help, it probably is LPR.
@@ConfluenceNutrition Here is the update. I did try Reflux Gourmet, it didn't help me at all. It just leaves a very salty taste in my mouth. I also did the pepsin check test. It came back positive for pepsin. I am trying a diet without any acidic food now. I cheated a bit at the beginning but over the last 4 days I was 100%. I used to use an asthma inhaler when the cough became unbearable. Over the last 3 days, I didn't use it, before that I used it every single day for months. I still have symptoms but they are milder.
@@Lovecruzin1 I still do the acid watcher diet. So far I have no more symtoms. I plan to retest for pepsin soon to see if there is still some in my saliva. If not, I will go back to my usual diet.
A very complicated issue,you need to be a detective. I was a smoker and kept getting chest infections I was treated with antibiotics and a reliever inhaler . I packed up smoking and still got infections and one day couldn’t breathe. Went straight to Drs surgery he put me on nebuliser and sent me to hospital . Same again antibiotics ,inhaler and also prednisone a steroid .went for a spirometry said I had COPD. Used different types of inhalers by this time I was so out of breath,couldn’t walk upstairs without an effort . Then they decided I had asthma and COPD and GERD .. By this time my throat has hoarseness which I thought was a side effect from inhalers . I was taking omeprazole didn’t notice anything . Im drinking apple cider vinegar and manuka honey I have noticed an improvement. I’m diagnosing myself as LPR. My Asthma and COPD has improved well sometimes not to sure if I have any of those problems .
Wow, what a story! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. THis so perfectly illustrates how important it is to consider the root causes of your symptoms before applying treatments! LPR can definitely cause shortness of breath, and breathing problems. Thanks for watching, and may your symptoms continue to improve
@@ConfluenceNutrition I've been dealing with sore throat from silent reflex for 4 months now. PPIs & Pepsid meds don't seem to be helping at all. I keep reading about people having relief from apple cider vinegar but I'm really confused because vinegar is so acidic and I'm told that acidic foods make things worse. Can you help to explain why apple cider vinegar would work? Doesn't vinegar activate the pepsin in throat which causes damage to throat membrane?
@@sandersthornburgh127 Hi Sanders, great question. Apple cider vinegar and all stomach acid support helps keep the lower esophageal sphincter closed to prevent reflux. THe trouble is, when your esophagus is raw or irritated, you're right, the acid can be irritating. It doesn't activate the pepsin, the pepsin itself is the irritant. Lately, what I've been suggesting to people is to use an alginate product (gaviscon advance, or reflux gourmet) to stop the reflux from happening, and to add stomach soothers, like slippery elm or aloe to help heal. Then you can try bringing ACV or betaine HCL on to see if that helps improve your gut health. Does that help?
@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you so much. I ordered gaviscon advance liquid & also chewables because they were cheaper. Do you think the chewable tablets work as well as the liquid? I was reading some really good reviews for the liquid. I'm really hoping to get some relief from gaviscon because my throat and voicebox problems have been going on for over 4 months now. Have you had good results from Gaviscon?
@@sandersthornburgh127 Hi Sanders, I did have good results with the Gaviscon, but when the Reflux Gourmet became available again, I switched back to that. The chewables are not the same and don't work as well.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge,, I am from Australia and I am going to get gavascon dual which is similar to the one you suggested!! I can see light in the end of the tunnel!! Once again thank you!!
You mentioned not working on restoring the acid until getting the other things resolved. I read that the acid in the stomach actually triggers the LES to close and with the lack of acid, there is no trigger. What are your thoughts on this? I mention this because I've already started taking Betaine HCL w/pepsin because I feel like my problem is not enough acid due to a round of antibiotics for a sinus infection. I didn't have the problem before that, except for 2 years ago following antibiotics for the same reason. That time I cured it with Melatonin. I never stopped the Melatonin, but the LPR came back. I've slowly increasing the dose because I was only taking 2mg. Too soon to see results at this point. Thanks for your video!!
Hi Diane, it's true that stomach acid helps keep the LPR closed. AND, some people have damaged inner skin from the reflux, in their stomach and esophagus, and HCL irritates things and makes things worse. Basically, you can try it and if you feel like it helps and doesn't increase irritation, then by all means, include it and continue. But if you have burning, then it's time to back off of the stomach acid and focus on healing the mucosa by stopping reflux first. Does that help?
@@annefitz7346 it really depends on the person and how they respond, but you may be right that that might be the sweet spot. I took 20 mg for a while, which really helped my reflux, but then found it was messing with my hormones, so I had to stop :(
@@annefitz7346 Do you take it several times a day or just at night before bed? I have tried all the other things but not melatonin. I didn't want to get dependent on it as in a sleep aid.
Not necessarily...getting off of the PPIs is often half the battle and should be done slowly, but to have these options on board means you're more likely to succeed. Best of luck, and thanks for watching!
I have been struggling with silent reflux and a hoarse/painful voice for thr last 5 months. I feel its made worse by my job, where I need to get on the phone at 6 am or 7 am continuously until like 10 or 11 am, often with no break. My voice gets so strained with this kind of schedule. Drinking alot of alkaline water and moving to a Mediterranean diet has helped but it comes back due to the stress of my work.
When I talk with clients all day, my voice gets croaky too. Slippery elm tea might be soothing for your throat and would be worth a try. It's a traditional remedy for a hoarse voice. Maybe aloe juice as well? Thanks for watching and sharing.
Thankyou so much for all this it all just sounds like me and the doctor just wants me to stay on Nexium as soon as l stop it all comes back🌸will give all of you advice a go and will get back to you Thankyou💐🌺🦋❤️l didn’t realise so many people have this🦋
Thank you so much for this amazing video. Currently, I have silent reflux and I am taking Pantoprazole Sod DR 20 MG. It is really helping with. I will try these natural remedies as well
I have been dealing with LPR for 2yrs now. For more than a year, I took PPIs which eventually didn't treat the disease. I cough like crazy every time I get an attack and it is embarrassing especially when having a business meeting. Sleeping is a big problem for me no matter how my upper body is elevated. I tried some cabbage juice which only worked for a week. My doctor advised surgery but I wanna try to lose some weight before considering the former.
Hi Rhoda, healing from these gut challenges takes some doing, and for many of us isn't simply a matter of taking a medication. Losing weight often can help reflux, but so can eating an appropriate diet, supporting our digestive function, and some key supplements used appropriately. Some of the suggestions in my video can help. In my upcoming new online course, I will be teaching the process of how to learn what your body needs to heal. I'm currently interviewing people who are struggling with this as I research what needs to go in the program. Would you like to be interviewed? If so, let me know and I'll send you a link to schedule. Thanks so much for watching.
@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you for your reply and advice. I would like to participate in the interview. I try to eat as healthy as I could, I am not overweight, I weigh 153lbs but losing a little of that would help.
@@wanguirhods265 Hi Rhoda, great, I'd love to meet you :) Here's a link where you can schedule a time: confluencenutritionappointments.as.me/gut-interview I hope to see you soon!
@@wanguirhods265 how about your cough is already go away. i have cough now because of LPR but i dont know how to treat. i already take ppi omeprazole for a month but nothing happen. now i try diet
Thank you. I and just starting this journey of silent reflux. Such difficulties find my “path”. I hear so mush and dr say take this but no I don’t just take anything. I refused prescription and chose to change my diet and drink Aloe Juice. Fingers crossed that this will help. I was told my BMI and blood work are perfect but well I had a poor diet. I enjoy sweets and they have reared their ugly head at my belly so now I wonder around in hopes of reconciliation 🙏🏽 as this has now caused my voice to go to a whisper and quite strained. I hope I can fix this before this will result in something bad.
Thank you for sharing your recommendations! I’m headed tomorrow to meet with a nurse practitioner that works with functional medicine doctor and discussing my chronic esophagus reflex? And explore more about my symptoms. I’d be happy to talk to you if you wanted to chat about your class you spoke about thank you, Amanda Terry
Hi Amanda, thanks for reaching out, I'd love to talk with you! Here's the link to schedule a time, I'll look forward to it! confluencenutritionappointments.as.me/?appointmentType=19502572
Hi Terry, I don't think i've seen you on my schedule yet, but just want to ping you again here, I'd love to meet you. Schedule a time to meet me at confluencenutritionappointments.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=19502572
I have erosive gastritis with H Pylori infection for which I am on an antibiotic treatment. Do you think this is causing reflux, my symptoms are sorr throat and a burning sensation on the right side of throat and tongue which lasts 10-15 mins. Thanks
@@ConfluenceNutrition i mean is the bacteria the root cause of thw reflux and once its eradicated will the symptoms atlst subside if not go away completely. Also, the treatment is heavy antibiotics and I read somewhere that those can also trigger reflux.Thanks
@@reyshaconsulting5550 The H. pylori bacteria can indirectly cause reflux, and eradicating it often leads to improvement. Research suggests that using probiotics during treatment can reduce side effects and increase the effectiveness of the treatment. Check out this video for more info on that: th-cam.com/video/DBFCiFbG-3Y/w-d-xo.html It's quite individual whether a treatment like antibiotics can trigger reflux...but if you have H. pylori, this is important to address. Keep me posted on your progress!
Thanks for this video...is the Gormet available in the UK? The Gaviscon Advance is very good but will only last for a few hours so at night can be an issue when lying down. Have lots of info about PPIs if you wanted to know more. Happy to chat. Cheers from the UK. Stu
I have the urge to clear my throat and I‘m kinda suspicious on LPR. So I was thinking on starting the low FodMap diet aside from your other tricks. Is this diet useful for silent reflux?
Hi there, yes, it's one of the main diets I suggest in concept for digestive problems. Sometimes excess gas seems to be a trigger for people's reflux, and the low FODMAP can dial this back a bit. Just be mindful of any particular triggers for you, whether they're low FODMAP or not. Thanks for watching!
@@ConfluenceNutrition Hi hun just found your channel great information do you suggest using a probiotic like enterogermina its soil based. Will that help heal the gut as well. Or and is there a correlation between SIBO and reflux thanks much and keep the videos coming 👍 😀
@@jameelajohnson6865 Hi Jameela, Thank you! Soil based probiotics are an important component of probiotic gut rehab...but it doesn't have to be that specific species. And yes, there is sometimes a correlation between reflux and SIBO. After SIBO treatment, my reflux seems to be in better control, though not entirely gone. Thanks for watching!
Hi Amanda, thanks for sharing an informative video. Could you please let me know what strength of l-tryptophan and melatonin should use, duration of use and both can be taken at the same time ?
We have aloe Vera growing around our property in Florida. I’m wondering if I can mix the inner juice from the big thick green “spears” of our plants in a smoothie. I used it on a burn from a coil on our electric stove and it literally healed overnight.
Very helpful video! I am 81 and reflux runs in the family. I don't want to go on PPIs again if possible so stopped eating after a lunch of soup. (I am vegan). I think that PPIs reduce nutrient availability although they worked very well when I was younger.
Hi Fleet Silverfox, I'm glad you found the video helpful...PPIs do affect nutrient availability because stomach acid helps us absorb iron, vitamin B12 and zinc. Low stomach acid also reduces our digestive secretions, which are important for absorption and digestion. And I'm glad you've found what works for you. Keep up the good work!
Hi I suffer from acid reflux , I started getting a burning in my hands, feet and throat. My doctor said I am pre diabetic. He changed my diet, mainly meat, salad and veggies, this helped my stomach pains as i was not eating carbs, peas and beans. I am not taking medication for the diabetes so it's being managed by my diet but I get a lot of cramps ,sometimes I wake up about 3 or 4 times with cramps ,when I drink baking soda or salt and water it helps ,but it's happening so often, it affects my sleep a lot, looking forward to your response, thanks
Hmmm, it's hard to say what's causing the cramping...this video may help you evaluate which foods are contributing, if foods are part of the trigger: th-cam.com/video/P4HYoq8lZmY/w-d-xo.html
When I said I wanted to wean off of my Rx for heartburn, my doctor recommended Marshmallow or Slippery Elm in capsule form. The Marshmallow works pretty well. I am interested in gastrointestinal info for reflux as well as constipation.
I just figured put recently I have LPR, and am waiting for my test to arrive for SIBO. I am pretty sure I have that as well. My thinking the Mathene and or/ hydrogen gas is giving me the LPR. Also extremely constipated. But thank you I will definitely give Reflex Goormet a try.
@@elizabethwilliamson8700 There is often a connection between the two. There definintely was in my particular case. The gases from SIBO seemed to be putting pressure on my stomach and sphincters. Reflux is much better since SIBO treatment. My best to you!
The slippery elm helps with constipation take two I’m the morning and two at night … if you take the marshmallow in the morning then wait 2hrs after or you can take the slippery elm 2hrs after you eat.You can take the slippery elm up to 1-3 times a day 😌 it really helps especially if you’re backed up… if you’re still on medication take the slippery elm 2hrs before your meds, breakfast.. for example 7:00am slippery elm and at 9:00am your meds cause it coats your gut which doesn’t make medication work and you won’t be able to get the nutrients from your food …once your constipation gets better you can take one in the morning and one at night
@@yanimiller5856 Thanks for sharing your experience here, Yani, this is helpful guidance for people exploring slippery elm and marshmallow. I would just caution that sometimes, what works for one doens't work for another, so be attentive to how YOUR body responds and follow that! Thanks for watching!
I took prescription meds for over a year with no relief. Quit the Rx, because why would I keep taking stuff that doesn't work? Started taking apple cider vinegar in water before each meal plus did an elimination diet, eating small portions throughout the day and not eating past 7pm. By the third day, zero reflux AND I slept through the night for the first time in a year! Am now adding foods back, one at a time, every few days, leaving the most common offenders until last. My case was pretty extreme, everything seemed to cause reflux...my sinuses even burned! I do use slippery elm supplement when symptoms are bad and also take DGL chewable tablets. Will think about adding the melatonin and L-tryptophan if i start having symptoms again. Thank you!
You're welcome, and I'm so glad you got relief! Your approach was very wise...start with simple changes and adapt and adjust based on your response. Simple things often are all we need, and are frequently overlooked. Thanks for sharing your success experience! A lot of people need to hear this!
Betaine HCL, Plant Enzymes & Apple Cider Vinegar capsules, along with intermittent fasting has helped improve my GERD. It’s not all gone, I still get flare ups but definitely better then it was before. I’ve managed with those supplements to wean myself off PPI. And you’re right, the initial “weaning off” period was HELL😂🤣. I kid you not but the end results are worth it.
I’ve been using the same routine and it’s helped me a great deal. I would say my GERD is completely gone but I did catch it fairly early but I haven’t taken an antacid in nearly 2 years while doing this.
@@marymoro6218 I’m sure ACV will help but for me I had to go to Betaine HCL capsules with every meal. For me about 3g of betaine HCL per large meal is good and has really helped me. There is also a good book by Dr. Wright, “Why Stomach Acid is Good For You” that is a helpful resource. Hope that helps..
@@marymoro6218 Hi Mary, it might. We never know if something we choose to do will help or not. So we try carefully, starting low and slow, and assess. Then adapt what you do based on your approach. Thanks for watching!
Hello! I’ve talked to you before about my gut issues and reflux. I was tested for h pylori my test came back negative. I did have a endoscopy they told me everything looked normal but they did notice mild gastritis. I’m not taking any ppis. What do you recommend for healing gastritis.
Hi Justine, anytime you see "itis" it means there's inflammation. So gastritis is inflammation in your stomach (gastric-gastro=stomach). Some of my favorite remedies for stomach inflammation are aloe vera juice (inner leaf juice only), DGL (chewable licorice tablets), and slippery elm powder. These are all soothing for the lining of the inner skin. I hope that helps, and thanks for your question!
@@wanguirhods265 wow, that's interesting that your reflux started after your H.pylori treatment. Sometimes the way things started are important clues for how to reverse the problem. Was your H. pylori confirmed eradicated with testing? Did you follow up your treatment with probiotics (antibiotic treatment can really affect your gut microbiome, and lead to side effects like this)?
@@ConfluenceNutrition i have the same issue with Rhods Rhods... I was diagnosed with accute gastritis secondary to h.pylory infection last month, and my only symptoms back then were nausea and loss of apetite... my GI let me undergo tripple therapy (antibiotics with PPI) for 2 weeks... After the treatment, i am now experiencing reflux, bloating, mild indigestion and discomfort in my stomach... Any advice for this? Thanks...
@@donnarciso2126 This is very common after the treatment, think of it like you have treated a burn...the worst of it's over, but there is still healing to be done, and the antibiotics can have a big impact. There are many possible reasons. The trick is to identify the mechanism behind these symptoms by choosing options in the right neighborhood. I don't know for sure, but I would guess the anti-reflux supplements i mention in this video would be super helpful, along with probiotics and an appropriate diet. If you need support with this process, this is what I teach inside my program, which is starting again on Sept 28th...would you like to connect on a call to learn more?
My GP wants me to take Omeprazole still for my LPR, what is your view on this? I have a distinct clicking in my throat when swallowing. Thank you for the info, I’m so worried I’ve damaged my vocal chords as have had silent reflux for years without realising along with post nasal drip. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Angela! You and your doctor should decide together whether it's right for you. But my general opinion is that acid blockers like omeprazole are kind of just a band aid. And sometimes, they don't help reflux at all. In fact, the clinical research doesn't show it clearly helping reflux, maybe only about 50% of reflux cases. So it's worth a cautious trial, but there are likely other things going on that need to be addressed. Thanks for watching!
@@XYZ948a It's absolutely true. PPIs are designed and approved for short term use, like 4-6 weeks. They aren't meant to be used for years, and can definitely have long term health consequences...
@@ConfluenceNutrition i've got issues now. ridged finger nails so i thought i was lacking b12. got it checked and it was fine. but that was one test. checked iron at the same time too. both were within the acceptable range altho iron was on the very low end of that range. any ideas? thank you in advance
@@ConfluenceNutrition hie how are you ...lm struggling with reflux....it gives me scary pains on my chest , sometimes struggle to breathe ..and was given omiflux 20 ,tensol and mayogel (antacid) please help .. specially on how to stop the chest pains
@@graciousmudarikwa6550 This is a difficult symptom to experience, and also a difficult symptom to stop. My latest thinking is that this symptom is either due to an immune response in the esophagus and may benefit from a low histamine or low fodmap diet, or it may be due to infections downstream, like SIBO, or a candida infection (I'm finding this more frequently with clients like you), so investigating for this may be warranted. The things I mention in the video may also be helpful, but there's not really a shortcut for the trial and error to figure it out. Keep me posted.
Useful video for the sufferers of acid reflux and GERD. I am 72 leading a disciplined lifestyle: regular exercise, walk, yoga and sensible eating. Last few weeks, I observe that when I start walking even a little fast (I am a fast walker), I get acid reflux and a bit of belching. This discourages me to walk even a little fast. How to stop this? I dont get it when I do yoga asanas early in the mornig. Presently I take PPI early in the morning on empty stomach but I would like to avoid it. Last few days, I have stopped taking white sugar and its products, milk/milk products and bread completely and it seems to be helping slowly. Your advice please.
@@mydearvenu Hmmm, I'm not sure exactly what's going on, but something I teach my students/clients is that the road to gut recovery is simply to create a hypothesis about what you think is causing the problem, and to create an experiment to test it. So, perhaps it's those specific foods you're eating, so you can try swapping them out and see what happens. Or drinking less liquids. Or ?? Some of the remedies I mention in the video may be helpful as well, so do consider trying them as well, particularly the Gaviscon Advanced or the Reflux Gourmet (depending on where you're located.) I hope that helps and thanks for watching!
Great video! For some reason I am not able to see your responses to the questions that people are asking. I wanted to know what doses you recommend for the melatonin and l-triptophan? Thank you
Hi Shannon, melatonin is typically given in 3 mg intervals, and you can play with more or less. I was using 20, which is a lot, and i eventually had to stop because it was triggering hot flashes. L-tryptophan is usually 500 mg after dinner or near bedtime. Thanks for watching!
Hi ReikiMaster, I have had some shortness of breath with my reflux symptoms, very uncomfortable. And there's a new comment here from someone who was diagnosed with asthma and COPD from reflux. If you scroll down here, you'll probably find it. Back pain is a little less common, but definitely possible, especially if there is a lot of burning in the esophagus, though the sensation is more commonly in the front of the body, like in the chest, and lower neck area. Thanks for watching!
@@ConfluenceNutrition I recommend all of you, Falsa and steam.boil water and put a small quantity of vicks in it and take steam two times a day for a week.
@@muhammadhabib6546 Vicks is basically a menthol product, but you can also just use eucaplyptus essential oil in a steam for the sinuses. It's very clarifying!
I’ve been dealing with LPR for years (I believe), have been treated with PPIs unsuccessfully. I do use aloe Vera juice often. This is definitely a burden upon my joy of living, affects my sleep and food choices. I feel I don’t even know how to eat. I have been transitioning to a much improved diet with minimal junk, less meat, more fruits, veggies, legumes and grain. These changes have helped a lot but I still need improvement. Thx for this video.
@@ConfluenceNutrition over the course of the time i was on meds ( ppi) but its made it worse.. i went the changes lifestyle route, add vitamin and digestive enzymes and its work..was good from August-Nov then its came back and got worse in dec.. now im doing alot better than i worse was.. working on getting rid of it completely without med i gotta watch your video again to see what else i can use
Really liked this video, one question on the melatonin, can this be taken every day? I usually take it occasionally at night to regulate sleep? Have been taking ranitidine for many years as allergic to ppi"s. Also found a new product in Canada with Hyaluronic acid and Chondroitin that promotes healing and helps with the persistent esophageal cough. Have now subscribed and will look you up. Cheers from Montreal.
Hi Linda, if it feels helpful and good, yes, you can use daily. I had to stop because it was triggering hot flashes, but I used daily for well over a year. Thanks for watching!
Yea think you are starting way off base I would say look into not only what we eat but more importantly how we eat sipping drinks instead of gulping and chewing food much more often will prevent Gerd and over the counter products often will work but only in the short term they are way off natural but thanks
Hi Rema, thank you for your thoughts. It's absolutely true that we want to start with foods and behaviors to find our triggers. In my personal case, I already eat a very clean diet, and focus on these behaviors, and was still having a huge problem. I would agree that my offerings are not a root cause solution, and the Gaviscon certainly isn't natural (though the active ingredient is made from brown algae), but they can help us get there. The key is to stop the damage long enough to work on the other layers. Take care.
Yes, it's true, and I think you're right, that I forgot to mention that symptom in my video...since my reflux is more under control, I have a lot less shortness of breath. Thanks for watching and sharing that important piece of information!
Between that and the difficulty swallowing, choking in the throat feeling, fights for the number one spot, lol... but yea I don’t think anything can beat feeling like you can’t breath. ☹️
I found the information on this video very informative and I am going to try if any help me in my situation. I have a small hiatal hernia and gerd so wish me luck. Thanks for sharing
I went to my doctor yesterday because I keep having this recurring feeling of not being able to breath through my nose comfortably and post nasal drip. When I breath in through my nose, it feels constricted back behind my soft palate area and I feel the post nasal drip. This is very troublesome for me. My doctor said I was trying to get a sinus infection, and prescribed me a decongestant and a z-pack. I have yet to see any improvement and I have been on the z-pack for 2 days and the decongestant is doing nothing at all for me. I just recently found out about LPR, so I wanted to ask my symptoms lined up with LPR symptoms. I am truly wondering if it is a sinus infection because I do not have any runny nose, fever, headache, etc. The only thing that she noticed that lined up with the sinus infection was the difficulty breathing through nose, post nasal drip, swollen nasal passages, an enlarged turbinate, and a swollen lymph node. Also, just the fact that I have no mucus whatsoever in my outer nose and only running down the back, yet my nose feels closed off.
Hi, yes, it's possible you have LPR and your symptoms are signs of that. The solutions I suggest in the video are often quite helpful for preventing, so I encourage you to test them out. Keep me posted!
Hi Amanda! Thanks for all your help with my Gerd. I I bought some Gaviscon Advance and tried it last night. Guess what ? It worked great and no reflux. I had 2 tablets after each meal and 1 at bedtime. I didn't even prop my head up. I'm still taking ACV and HCL. I did have a stomach ache for a few hours but it went away, my stomach had been growling alot to. Will I be taking the Gaviston all my life or just temporary?
Hi Maximus, that's great news that the Gaviscon seems to help! As to the long term, my general advice for things like this are to try them for a few weeks to a month, then taper back and see if you need to continue or not. Use your body as your guide. If you still can't be without it, you can still continue trying to solve the underlying causes of the reflux. But you've now bought yourself some comfort and quality of life while you do so! Good luck!
Hello, thanks for the incredible video! I have a question about gavison.... Do you take this after you eat? Then you can't eat or drink even water for how long? I'm ok not eating within 3 hour spans but idk if I can do no water for 3 hours at a time. Thanks!
Hi Codi, yes, you use it right after you meal...and then maybe wait about an hour before eating again, 3 hours is certainly fine to eat again! Thanks for watching!
I changed my diet to paleo. Take a stomach formula which has aloe ans slippery elm in it among other ingredients. I take hcl with pepsin. Much better now. Less clearing thriat, post nasal drip, hoarse voice and less choking on food. That part is real scary.
Thanks for watching! What has improved YOUR reflux?? Tell me here in the comments!
Naturally?...its not call naturally, when you must buy it and depend on it.
@@jajang009 I suppose you're right, but sometimes, we need support tools to resolve the situation to get where we don't have the symptoms anymore. THanks for your comment and thanks for watching...
It still kinda trouble me but me know what to take. Me take slippery elm an aloe vera jelly an probiotics an me eat antelope an watermelon an papaya an me take the papaya enzymes an try to eat an time when a person have acids reflux we have to stop eat some of the things dem.like the sweet things dem it fermented it the stomach. Like rasins an prune an pepper sweet fruits an bake things me fell but not like first time sometimes me eat some things an it start
@@carltonwillams3962 It's great you have some sense of what feels helpful, keep up the good work with that :)
It still a worry me
Things which helped. Weight loss, change of diet... less dairy, no bread or wheat products, no tomatoes or oranges, no spicy food. Smaller meals. Gargle each morning with bicarbonate and water. Melon, cooked apple or soft pear after each meal. Cucumber as a snack. Ginger tea.
Hi Gwyneth, great list, good sleuthing! It's so important for us to get clear on our personal best diet so we can minimize our flares while we work on healing! Thanks so much for watching, too!
I am doing almost the same thing. No dairy, no onions, no spicy food, only alkaline fruits, smaller meals, a lot of smaller green salads. Little bit of Brazilian nuts as snack. Wash my teeth with bicarbonate and salt. I love Ginger. I feel very good right now with my change of habits.
@@s.cast.446 I'm so glad that you've found an approach that's helping :) Thank you for sharing your experience, too, so others can learn from your success.
I thought real bread, like Ezekiel Bread was a good choice. I'm starting to run into a lot of lists that lump all bread into same bucket. Any thoughts, please?
My silent reflux is characterized by a "false breathlessness" going back sporadically for a decade. I've never had heartburn. Recently, developing acid mist going into nasal passages and mouth. Dental check today showed no GERD - type effects visible, but this latest symptoms only going on couple months. Very nervous about it.
So I ordered THe Gaviscon which I'm still waiting for - I also ordered the Reflux Gormet - which arrived. But while waiting for the Reflux Gormet - I went to the store and bought a spring mix containing spinach - So i ate that as I waiting for the products to come in and I felt that was helping a lot - Then i started taking the Reflux Gormet at night as instructions said - this is about the 5th or 6th day and I feel so so so much better. My throat has opened up - so much less pressure there - my esophagus is healing - that feel so very much better. That along with the aloa vera - that helps too. I havent felt this good in about a year! I'm just wondering - if it would be safe to have ice- cream again....no I wont tempt fate! but thank you so much - so glad I found this video - very very very helpful!
Hi there, I'm so glad you're finding relief with the Reflux gourmet! And regarding ice cream, only if you know it won't bother you. If you're not sure, do a small test to find out! Best of luck to you!
My reflux was improved by #1 stopping over-eating #2 eliminating sugar & mint candies #3 minimizing alcohol & coffee #4 eating healthier
Nicely done, Ismael! Thanks for sharing what worked for you, and thanks for watching :)
Good job mine improving but sometimes my stomach hurts did you eat rice too or barley ?
Excellent information. It helped me understand the stages we need to go through (stopping the reflux, healing the damaged tissues THEN increasing stomach acid) with helpful recommendations. Thank you!
Hi Gail, you're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Great information!!! I an so excited to listen to more of them! One share here: I have found that celery juice or just eating a stick of celery helps to calm the stomach within minutes. I use organic extra virgin coconut oil (anti microbial) to sooth throat and esophagus (or aloe juice). Sipping ginger tea with honey ( can buy powder form of ginger at Trader Joe's in tea section) Inspired to try the melatonin.
That's great that you've already found some things that help soothe you, keep up the good work, and keep me posted!
I found same with kale leaves & stalks. Might be combination of nitrates and chewing. Chewing increases production of BDNF (at least it does in rodents), in addition to release of enzymes (but I don't think they are proteases) - maybe it does other stuff we don't know about yet.
Do you drink the coconut oil?
@@anne9138 I think this is a question directed at @Mary Moede...but I imagine she just eats a small spoonful. Or you could add it to your food.
@@ConfluenceNutrition thank u!
I am SO appreciative of your information and expertise! I only started experiencing inflammation in my esophagus, upper throat area, and in my stomach-- left side of my stomach AFTER I was on long-term steroids and appropriate ABX this summer, 2024, for a hard inner ear/possible mastoid infection (recurring issue, unfortunately). I ended up in ER 2x, then had a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy-- which definitely showed there was horrible irritation and inflammation. I was put on PPI, sucralfate for coating, and also H2 Blocker - famotidine (Pepcid). I realize I need to treat a root cause - yet I feel it was after the long term RX that I feel affected my gastrointestinal health and balance horribly, and caused damage. Your information was NEEDED. I am going to my Functional Health Physician soon-- to see him for nutritional repair, along with my completed DUTCH Complete testing I will manage at home, plus I plan on discussing your recommendations with him. I am sure he will be elated. Very respectfully - LS
I drink ginger water each meal. Ginger roots and hot water. No sweetener. And I walk 15 minutes after each meal.
I started having shortness of breath during a walk one morning. The shortness of breath began to happen every time I stood up so I discussed with my PCP. PCP sent prescribed a Pulmonary Function Test and I was diagnosed with Early Restrictive Lung Disease. I went to a Pulmonary Specialist who did more test, still doing test with no conclusion. I got tired of not breathing so I went to the ER and explained my symptoms to the very young, caring, energetic ER staff. They took blood, did chest x-rays, and listed to my breathing. Their diagnosis was GERD and asthma. They gave me medication that helped me breathe, but the medication that helped most is an oral Lidocaine solution in a small bottle that only lasted a couple of days. I used a solution of alkaline water and baking soda to gargle and as a nasal spray. This helped my breathing, but upset my stomach. Last night I used only the nasal spray and woke up this morning without the nasal congestion, but still have the feeling of throat blockage which affects my breathing. The prescribed PPI medication does not work for me so I’m on TH-cam looking for solutions.
Did you find any solutions?
@@Polymath32 not really. It takes months to get an appointment with an ENT and even longer to see a GI specialist. I have great insurance, but it’s impossible to see any specialist without waiting months. I didn’t recognize how broken America’s is until this happened.
I was diagnosed with GERD along with LPR. I stopped eating Dairy, Gluten, and Carbonated beverages for 3 months and found that my throat opened back up and reflex had been relieved. For dry throat relief and dysphagia I found that Slippery Elm suppliment and Alkalaine water provided relief. I had to stop taking my PPI's because it made my reflux worse and caused massive flair ups.
Excellent work figuring out what helped and what didn't, I'm glad you're feeling better!
What about caffeine?
This is generally the first thing that needs to be eliminated along with smoking alcohol
@@уцйуйцууцуцI don't smoke alcohol.
I had terrible reflux and heartburn for years, even drinking water would cause an attack!! Today I am reflux and heartburn free and what worked for me was going on a plant based diet. After about a week of being on the diet, the reflux and heartburn went away and it has never returned in the past 15 years!!
What is a plant base diet?
That's amazing, Joanie, this suggests somehow that animal foods were a mechanims for your symptoms. I'm glad you found relief!
@@anoxer18 A plant based diet would be diet mostly or entirely free of animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.). It works wonders for some, and not so much for others ;)
@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank You! Yes, the animal foods were entirely the cause of my heartburn and reflux not to mention kidney stones and gall bladder stones, all things that ended when I gave up meat, dairy and eggs. I also lost 80 lbs. without even trying after years of trying to lose weight and my health has never been better!
What supplements do you have to take being a vegetarian?
Thank you, this helps me understand the disease and want me to improve my condition.
I'm 24 and diagnosed with LPR, almost give up but now I want to improve it, thanks again, subscribed.
Hi Adriansyah, that makes me so happy to hear that your hope is restored! Thanks for watching and best of luck to you!
That is great,tell me what you did
@@abdrizakabdalla8884 It's in the video, did you watch it? If you have any questions about the specifics, I'm happy to answer :)
Hello :) Any updates on your health?
I have had pain in the centre of the chest for some years now and irritation in the throat what should I eat and what shouldn't I eat
darn got excited when you mentioned over the counter ways to help LPR. I have already been doing Gaviscon Advance, Reflux Gourmet, slippery elm, aloe vera, mushroom extract. I was so hoping for something new. I plan to try to increase the acid with betaine HCL.
I also suffer but one thing that has helped me tremendously is by following the blood type diet. I cut a lot of foods out of my diet. Two favorites were 2 cups of coffee daily and bacon probably weekly. It's worth a try. I'm blood type O. Eat Right For Your Blood Type by Dr D'Adamo. Oh, and try lowering stress, not so easy but be mindful of stress triggers. I'm going to try seaweed after each meal. I'm just reading about it today. Google 'alginate with seaweed' 08:49pm
Darn, sorry I didn't have anything new for you.
I was diagnosed with LPR. I have low stomach not high, not enough stomach acid is unfortunately common as we age, I’m almost 60. PPIs do not help people low stomach acid so after taking it for awhile and no improvement I went to a specialist. My understanding is that LPR, like regular acid reflux or GERD is usually caused by low stomach acid and that is what needs to be corrected.
It often is, especially for older people. I have a whole separate video discussing how to increase your stomach acid: th-cam.com/video/zh28pEB6eiU/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
Wow, I did not realize it was low stomach acid. Guess I should stop the proton pump inhibitor. Thanks
Thank you for this video. I am a singer/vocal tutor and suffer from LPR which has been which affect my vocal folds. I have been on PPIs for over 10 years and now on H2. I have been diagnosed with ostopenia and would like to come off them in order that they don't block important vitamins and minerals. I have been advised by a consultant to avoid dairy, caffeine, alcohol, fizzy drinks, spicy and citrus fruit, and find it difficult to avoid some of these as they are in so many dishes. It did help for a while but, since a bad throat infection, I've found it very difficult to stick to this strictly. I shall try all you have mentioned in this video as I would dearly love to keep my singing voice for as long as I can. I have never smoked, now do not take alcohol never had fizzy drinks, but really miss coffee, although sometimes take decaff tea and coffee with oat milk. The lists of foods not to take is contradictory and makes it very difficult. Thank you again. Kind regards Fiona
Best wishes to you with that Fiona, I'm something of a singer myself, and I know how annoying it is when your voice is compromised.
This is one of the best videos explaining LPR and tips to improve it! I been suffering with LPR for a year and half... constant sore throat, nasal drip, trouble breathing & swallowing on the daily. I'm so happy this popped up on my TH-cam recommendation. :)
I'm glad you feel like it may be helpful, keep me posted on what happens next!
Trouble swallowing needs looking at by Gastroscopy
@@Andrew-qv2qu It's true...
What is LPR ?
@@mariyanstoyanov7246 It stands for laryngopharyengeal reflux, otherwise known as "silent" reflux. It's reflux that doesn't cause heartburn. Thanks for watching!
Dr. Jamie Koufman has a lot of good info on LPR, I have suffered from this for several years, her tips helped. Thanks for your video.
Thanks for this reference, I'll check it out, and I'm glad you liked my video.
I have been taking vitamin B12 for a while, I no longer have acid reflux or terrible sinus allergies I used to have, my digestive system seems to improve as well, less bloating. Before taking vitamin B12, I also took aloe vera vitamin, but B12 seem to help improve my health.
Hi Amy, that's wonderful, keep up the good work supporting your digestion and health!
Good to hear because I am now taking B12 and am getting tested to see if Low in it. I also have sinus allergies. That would be great if it helped with that as well.
I had been on ppIs for months. Got tired... and researched a lot online and I discovered PPIs depletes minerals in our body. So I started taking magnesium bisglycinate and B12, B1 helped relief me from reflux.
@@HMomoh-xu6xv PPI’s depleted all my minerals and vitamins, gave me fatty liver, gallstones, anxiety, depression, chest palpitations… I finally stopped taking that poison a couple months ago, changed my diet and am feeling much better already.
Very informative. I have LPR, diagnosed about 3 mos ago. Look forward to trying some of these natural remedies. Omeprazole did nothing for me and have no desire to be on prescriptions. I take melatonin regularly, and for years, and that hasn't helped. Thanks. Looking forward to more information.
Hi Cheryl, I hope this provides some new insights and helpful puzzle pieces for you. To your success!
I’ve used H2 blockers, PPI, carafate and Tums to no avail for many years. I heard about apple cider vinegar and thought it was crazy to treat acid with acid and blew it off, also for years. Recently I was in so much pain I had nothing to loose. Since I started this, my reflux is in very good control. I put 2 tsp ACV, 5 drops liquid ginger, and a wedge of lemon in iced water. If I start feeling a little distress, I just take another mug. I haven’t awakened in the night with gastric contents in my mouth. In addition, I take a slippery elm lozenge before bed.
I hope that helps someone
Amazing success, Carolynn. Congratulations! It's so weird, but it's true, that for some people, low acid is the problem. I'm glad you got lucky with the trial and it's helping.
Big thanks.
Did you change diet?
Are you completly cure now...
Im suffer alot. ,🥺
Alakaine water along with a low acid diet. Very small meals 5xs daily. Melatonin at night. No eating 3 to 4 hours before bedtime. Wedge pillow, ginger root tea. Keep a food diary to recognize food triggers
Great tips! Sounds like you're on it...what food triggers have you noticed? Thanks so much for watching :)
How much of the alkaline water are you drinking?? And what dosage of melatonin?
@@Unlimited0X I can't speak for the original poster, but I'm actually taking a pretty high dose of melatonin. Most recommendations are for 3 mg. The capsules I happened to have on hand are 20 mg. I was kind of groggy at first, but now it really helps, and doesn't make me fall asleep before I'm ready.
@@ConfluenceNutrition what brand are you using? don’t you get dry mouth with that high of a dosage
@@Unlimited0X I use Pure Encapsulations brand. It's funny you ask that, I think I did get some dry mouth in the beginning, but not anymore. I've since learned that melatonin can be generally beneficial for people with IBS, in addition to the way it helps the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter to prevent reflux, so unless it starts causing unwanted side effects, I'm considering it a godsend for my GI tract :)
I take the reflux gourmet and it really helps-especially before bed because I've often woken up with acid in my mouth and tongue pain! I've also tried Melatonin and for some reason it makes me itch so had to stop-really weird just generalized itching and not really any rash like an allergic reaction. L-tryptophan makes me sleepy (as you'd expect) and I did take it at night but felt kind of sluggish or hungover the next day! I might try L-tryptophan again but the alginates seem to help for now. I've taken ACV but right now it's just too irritating for me and I'm older, so would very much like to increase my stomach acid, but in a less painful way. Thank you for what you do!
You're doing really great work, keep it up! You can use less tryptophan by opening a capsule, or using in the late afternoon instead of bedtime. And if the ACV is irritating, wait until you're a little more healed to work on that. Take care!
@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you!
@@ConfluenceNutrition what kind of alginates do you recommend? also for how long? Reflux Gourmet or the Gaviscon liquid how long you can take them too please?
@@mari051986 Both are alginate therapy. What I usually suggest to my clients is to try them out after every meal for 1-2 weeks. If there's no change, then alginates aren't helpful, and something else should be tried. IF they do work, then we know that reflux is causing symptoms, but then begins the more challenging work of trying to understand what's causing that and trying to resolve that.
@@ConfluenceNutrition where i live in europe we have only gaviscon double action not advance. I think the dual action is not recommended to take for long time
Thank you for this new info. I ve been watching so many videos on acid reflux and gerd
Glad I could help. Stay well!
Can you help with a hiatal hernia and lpr@@ConfluenceNutrition
@@ConfluenceNutritioncan you please help with lpr and hiatal hernia
@@johnpinto127 Hi, I no longer support clients with these concerns, this video has my best tips. Sorry I can't be of more help.
I have Fibromyalgia and have had a lot of issues with this over my entire lifetime. Ugh. This and Fibromyalgia go hand in hand. Thank you for this info. I have recently stopped Omeprazole. Having horrible 😫 pain now.
I'm using fermented ginger and also plain yogurt. That helps. Smaller, more frequent meals. Chewing food completely. No water/liquids 30 min before, during, and after meals. We shall see how it goes.
Great tips, thank you so much for sharing, and I hope you find some relief.
You may want to look into SIBO, a tough problem caused by the ileocecal valve, since a recent research study showed 100% of Fibro patients have SIBO, and there are protocols for its treatment. Also, I've found 2 gms. of L-glutamine powder on an empty stomach at night is great for calming down an irritated stomach lining and stopping gastritis. Those of us with Fibro often have problems with all the valves in our bodies, so bile reflux should also be considered. I know how frustrating this is and wish you the best results...
@@meagiesmuse2334 I've been tested for SIBO and don't have it, thankfully. Seems i have a cow 🐄 intolerance. No more dairy or beef.
@@dimpsthealien333 - It sounds like you are allergic, but if you are intolerant of dairy, but not allergic, you can always use lactose capsules. I am lactose intolerant, but love dairy, so I use a lot of them. Removing dairy from my diet completely for well over a year made no difference in my SIBO. The only thing that has helped, food wise, is drastically lowering consumption of raw veggies. I'm glad you could get the test done.
@@meagiesmuse2334 I'm glad I don't have SIBO. I am just going to go off it completely. The pills never helped. My body needs to heal. Thank you for your thoughtful input. It is much appreciated 🙏 ☺.
This has been the most helpful video I’ve come across
Two months ago, I started suffering with what I called heartburn
So I thought I must be low on stomach acid so I started using the HCL but oh my God did it make my stomach burn
So I’m gonna follow this protocol of stopping the reflux to allow my body to heal
So then I can try to use the HCL again
I so appreciate this information thank you thank you thank you
What helped me:
1. battling my SIBO/ reduce bloating
2. do more sports
3. no food after 6 pm
4. sleep on an incline
My reflux is mostly laryngopharyngeal
WHAT CURE USE FOR SIBO. TELL US MILLIONS THE METHOD STEP BY STEP PLEASE. MAY 17, 2024
you may want to check out the Fast Tract Diet which avoids foods with high fermentation potential. Those foods build pressure in the stomach and cause the LES to open inappropriately.
Can't thank you enough... I have had acid reflux for over 40 years. Tried all kinds of remedies . I have been on PPI'S since it's advent ( Expensive Losec at the time)
Must say your excellent advice has given me so much hope again. Thank you.
Hi Sedick, I'm so glad you are feeling hopeful again! The key isn't the new tools we can try, but HOW we use the tools and think about their use. I have a program coming up where I teach all about it. Get in touch if you'd like to learn more about it. Thanks for watching!
I’m presently trying the carnivore diet. Been battling for a year plus. Tried all sorts of things. If I’m not experiencing improvements after a month I’ll be turning to all these supplements.
Hi Aura, I like your plan of re-evaluating after a month. Most diet changes should provide a sense of "yes this is working" or "no, it's not working" after that amount of time. The supplements may help WHILE you're doing the diet, too. Keep me posted, and thanks for watching!
howd it go
My LPR got so bad I had constant swallowing pain (like a cut or ulcer in my throat) for three months for EVERY swallow, with an off/on burning/throbbing throughout the day. A 'ripping' feeling when yawning or spitting, and ear aches throughout the day and night. PPIs made it worse. To fix it, I put my bed on an angle, with the head 6 inches higher, took slippery elm, Gaviscon after meals and during day, stopped coffee, alcohol, less dairy and no processed foods, less red meat, less spicy or fried foods, less acidic foods. It's been 6 months and it's slowly getting better. Throat still throbbing from time to time, but feels better than before. I could never go back to that stabbing pain when swallowing, it was a nightmare, my mental health really suffered.
Wow, good for you for taking so much dedicated action, I'm glad you're on the mend.
Thanks for the recommendations.. I’ve been eating lots of squash, dates, and licorice tea. My Ayurvedic Doctor recommended these foods. I have been taking omeprazole because i feel nauseous at times along with a shot of aloe vera juice. I’ve also been drinking alkaline water. I’m on a mission to fix this problem.
Good luck with your process, Jessie, and thanks for watching!
Omeprazole should inky be tasked 2 weeks. Keep up with the alternative and natural ways. Try Lily if the Dessert stomach formula
The marketing around the purple pill is maddening Can cause increased risk fracture and pneumonia plus osteoporosis. Good luck. Feel better
Hi how are feeling now
this is the best info i've heard so far....brilliantly helpful
I'm glad it felt useful for you, Midge, all my best to you :)
Thank you for product recommendations. I'm fairly certain I have LPR based on symptoms and all other causes have been ruled out. Let you know how it goes after I've tried Reflux Gourmet and some Melatonin etc.
Hi BT, You're welcome, and thanks for watching! I will definitely be curious to hear how you respond to the supplements.
The reflex gourmet works beautifully for me
Your endeavor is refreshing and impressive, lady! Greetings.
Thank you very much!
Restricting processed carbohydrates, breads, cereal, pasta, definitely improves the bloating and gas that can contribute to reflux.
I'm glad you found something that helps you! Keep up the good work!
Ilda, thanks for information, mine is mechanical. Age 71 yrs, this year I just started with it used amoprozol 20mg increased 40 mg. Now I got esprerozal I tried to stop one day on one off, by the night time I had to take it. Tried Mastic gum in powder but you have to take 4pills. And for repair lining, it feels good , but not enough, I had to take pepcid, I have no right side colon and lower intestine, so my my small intestine in connected on the upper colon. Left side. Soon I will see my doctor soon.
This was really informative. I know I personally dealt with a lot of reflux due to my Gastro dysmotility and intestinal failure which weakened my entire system and due to my connective tissue disease I already had weakened teeth but the reflux made the damage especially to my molars much more severe. I can attest that even when I didn't have reflux symptoms that I wasn't aware of the damage was being done. Definitely something to not brush off if you're experiencing it because you don't want to deal with the aftermath which is much harder to treat than preventing the reflux itself.
One thing I learned in this video that I thought was extremely fascinating was that the burning sensation isn't from the reflux itself but from that enzyme. I never knew that and I find that extremely fascinating. I also for my personal experience am extremely curious if that's why I stopped experiencing symptoms because my pancreas has atrophied due to my GI paralysis and I've stopped making most of my digestive enzymes. So that's something I'll have to look into for my own research just because I like to know these things since I'm such a medical nerd.
Was happy to see you upload a video you look absolutely amazing. When we first saw you you looked great then as well but I have to say you look healthier than ever and just absolutely glowing and that makes me really happy to see. Sending love from the east coast 🤗💜
Oh and unfortunately I don't have anything that worked for me to improve the reflux. Since mine is really complex and I have so many overlapping diagnosis along with a connective tissue disease and damage so severe that was done from 35 years of misdiagnosis it's something that at least for now I'm kind of stuck with.
If you're someone reading my comment who is frustrated because they're not getting better from something they're dealing with please remember instead of getting angry at your body feeling like it's betrayed you somehow, thank your body for continuing to carry you through the dysfunction and have you waking up every morning to face a new day. Your body never wants to work against you. It always wants to work with you. Sometimes things just break and need to be fixed or tweaked, but it's not a betrayal of your body against yourself. You're a team that works together. So thank your body every day for seeing you through the hard times when it's not working the way it should but somehow it manages to keep you going even when it's not working like it should. I promise that having that mindset may not heal you but the different perspective of it is extremely liberating.
thanks for your kind compliments and support LAS, I really appreciate you watching! It's fun to see you over here
@@las5510 This is an amazing share, thank you for writing this for my community. Our thoughts and inner space influence how we feel, and I do believe that first and foremost, we need to love the body we've been given. xo
@@las5510 that is a great outlook. I just recently got LPR pretty bad, but I’m trying to not get to down about it and try and find ways to let my body heal.
@@las5510 how long have you had the connective tissue problem? And is that what’s causing your reflux?
I jave SLE and epilepsy so I use quite some chronic meds. For more than a year I've been struggling with a sore throat. Being part of Lupus flare-up symptoms I basically just used throat sprays etc for relief until this week my rheumatologist referred me to an ENT who did an endoscopy an basically explained what you did. I was soooo surprised. We are trying to fix the damage now. But I'm worried about the future since I'm taking a break from the Lupus meds for now but need to get treatment soon as I need it for pain etc.
Very informative and thank you so much for the links to find out more. I've been using Omeprazole 20mg daily for almost 10 years! I have looked into many different natural methods but have not really committed to any. Also been wanting to start a low acid diet but I just cannot commit to that either. Will keep going through this journey to find the right fit!
Great, Jose, I'm glad you feel like you have some options to work with. Take care and keep me posted!
How is it working
Hello I'm from Mauritius, please send names of the products you mentioned..
I have acid reflux and indigestion, every morning I wake up with sour taste in the month and my teeth are becoming very fragile and sore throat
Please advise
Thank you
My update: melatonin (3 mg) causes depression and daytime drowsiness in me EVEN when I stopped for a few weeks then only took 3 mg every other night. So…no more. I realized that the coughing, throat clearing is POST NASAL DRIP. I have just begun to treat that issue. I have been drinking Aloe Vera juice and am convinced it is helping heal acid irritation
Good detective work, Deb. This is exactly the process that helps you figure out where to get results. Keep me posted!
My coughing, shortness of breath was so severe for months, the doctor told me to go off of Coffee, caffeine for 30 days and he put me on omniziprel for 30 days and it magically cured my cough. It was rally bizarre to think my large 4 cups of coffee was doing that much damage. I always thought it was just a big mug. It was difficult but I just styed home and started fasting and watching netflix and it was easier in the end to break the coffee habit.
@@summertime104 hi. Do you still have shortness of breath?
@@summertime104 were you able to stop the medication? What were your side affects if any?
@@summertime104 how you cured your cough please tell me. i have cough for almost a month because of LPR
I have LPR only no cough, feel miserable and desperate, hope your tips work because nothing worked so far, I’ll try
Sorry to hear that your suffering,try the following natural remedies; green apples, eat it after a meal,apple cider vinegar (mix 1 tablespoon with cup of water ) and drink it. Also what worked with me the most is gargling with baking soda and alkaline water(mix 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 cup of alkaline water and gargle with it or get a spayer and spray towards your throat this actually works on lpr the silent reflux . Also avoiding any food that triggers it like tomatoes or tomatoes sauce. Spicy food , citruls . Diet helps a lot. Hope this helps you wishing you the best
How are you now? Hope you’re well
Probiotics help a little, but, not nearly enough. I'm not sleeping well at all. I'm gagging and hacking thick saliva at times, constantly. Constant itchiness in and under the vocals. Constant irritation in my stomach. My doctor gave me omeprazole which made it worse. I took that for 90 days. At first it seemed to help. But my stomach was always in a state of discomfort. I stopped drinking coffee which sucked. I began drinking coffee again after the omeprazole failed. I don't smoke or drink. I'm completely stopped in my life by this. I'm too tired to all the time because no matter how long I'm in bed, I'm never rested. I'm always aware of my irritated stomach while I sleep.
Hi Dwight, that sounds uncomfortable...have you worked with a low FODMAP or low histamine diet? One of these might help identify food triggers and the mechanism that are making things worse. I have videos on my channel on both...Thanks for watching :)
@@ConfluenceNutrition I haven't, or that is, I wasn't aware of fodmat and a low histamine diet. However, I have noticed certain foods and snacks that do trigger this. I'm in a lot of discomfort at this moment and have been for days. I did send away for the product you mentioned in this video. I ve already forgotten it's name. It was the second one you mentioned after the Gaviscon advance. It's produced in California. I think it was the one you used. I'm waiting for that to arrive. I'm not positive of what foods might be triggers. I think it's possible that my after workout protein drink my be a trigger. It consists of protein powder, milk, raw eggs, some honey. My mouth, tongue, is always sour tasting and I'm constantly cleaning it as I'm about to do. I haven't been to the gym for two days, but, I'm dragging myself there tonight no matter what. I also wonder if dairy products are triggers recently.. like cottage cheese. If I catch it before it gets real bad like it is right now, I use Alka Seltzer. That really works, but only if taken "before" it gets bad. Thank you for your response. Btw, I have noticed that steamed broccoli is rather soothing on my stomach, but, only if my stomach isn't in a bad way. Like, right now, I have to eat something before I leave. It will be cereal, either Kashi wheat biscuit cereal or organic raisin bran, or cascadian farms blueberry crunch with milk and honey. I have taken a multivitamin.first. sitting up has helped since I started typing this, but, I'm so burned out. I have an appointment on Wednesday for a potential job training and I'm so paranoid that I'm going to be a wreck during it. Time for the irons.
@@verresmilliterres Hi Dwight, right away I can see that you have a lot of the top three inflammatory foods in your diet: gluten (wheat), dairy, and sugar...that would be a place to start...clearing these muddy waters often calms symptoms down and helps highlight the mechanism of the problem. Here's a video to explain how to do this: th-cam.com/video/51QF4G3-KBw/w-d-xo.html
This video is giving me the confidence to start to move towards some natural solutions. Thank you and I may have some questions.
Hi Robert, I'm glad to hear it was helpful! I hope you find the right solution for you :)
Thank you in advance for posting helpful videos. The ENT was not helpful except to rule out growths in my throat. I have the same symptoms that you describe for yourself
You're welcome, Deb, I'm glad it was helpful :)
Excited to try some of the suggestions.
Wonderful, keep me posted!
Great thing this video came out on my recommendation. I was having these symptoms like coughing for almost 4 months, sore throats, every now and then, voice hoarseness, something in throat specially when you swallow. Non stop clearing throat. At first I thought it was just a simple cough, then I came up to these symptoms. And now I'm heading for a check up to see if this is actually a LPR.
Great, glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching!
I wake up every morning with my throat burning, since so many years, I don't even remember when it started. At the beggining of the year, I suddenly felt something in my throat, like a piece of food stuck here (like, it literally appeared within a second while I was drinking), and I still have it today, it never went away. I've seen plenty of doctors, one of them thought I was a heavy smoker due to my throat (I never smoked), so he thinks I have gastroesophageal reflux that only occurs during the night - which might explain a lot about my throat when I wake up, and the fact I never noticed the reflux itself. It's been 3 weeks now that I take 2x Gaviscon everyday (after meal and before bed), I totally changed my food habits (no fat, no sugar, 2 bananas everyday, etc), I sleep on my back and on left side only and the chest a bit high so the acid won't go up. Result : Absolutely no change... My throat burns like hell when I wake up, and the worst part is this feeling of food stuck in my throat is still here. Even worse, I developped some tinnitus. I'm desperate and it seriously drives me crazy... I'm not sure I will be able to handle this feeling in my throat constantly for very long anymore, it's like torture 24/7. I've seen a specialist last week, and he just asked me basic stupid questions, and he doesn't think I have RGO so he didn't help me at all. He even said this feeling of food stuck in my throat is just in my head. I don't know what to do, I'm scared that since all of those years of reflux during the night, my oesophagus might get destroyed and apparently we can develop a cancer. Nothing works, docs won't help me, what can I do ?
Omg find another Dr.!
Bless you!
Hi there, this sounds very frustrating and annoying :( Sometimes, that feeling of something stuck in the throat is from an immune reaction in the throat. With the Gaviscon not helping, this suggests the mechanism isn't reflux. Testing out some options that mediate your immune response is worth exploring. Antihistamines would be an example. Keep me posted.
I have these symptoms , my life is absolutely hell. Most days I feel like I can't go on. It's awful! I'm hopefully going to her reflux surgery 🙏
@@dancefloorqueen99 I hope you feel better soon...
@@dancefloorqueen99how r u now
Salt was the fix for me.Apparently we need salt to make stomach acid.Low acid and the valve doesnt close. I had heartburn for 35 plus years. 4 antacid tablets a night. Noe have not needed antacid for a year with keeping up my salt intake and no food within 2--1/2 hrs. before bedtime. I was mistakenly drinking too much water and that flushed my system of salt.
Very interesting, thank you for sharing your experience, and thanks for watching!
Ho how do you prepare the salt water drink?
@@batanguenalivinginamerica7322 pinch of salt chased down by small sip of water working in my case.
I would like to hear more about this... I was drinking lots of water when my acid reflux started. How did you find out this is what happened? How did you fix it, how much salt?
@@lolitta9363 " DR.BERG" TH-cam Vids and " KenDBerry MD " to name a few .These docs have got a good handle on heartburn.Once I watched a few of their videos TH-cam recomended more similar vids to me and I learned more than I could gather from my own pill pushing typical family doctor.
Seven root canals and I am finally starting to understand and tackle this problem.
Wow at least you respond! Thank you for all this information.
You're welcome, and of course I respond :) Take care!
I am devastated the superior version of Gaviscon is not available in the US. BUT, SO relieved to have found this video, the information over all is extremely comforting, and makes sense as a practical and reliable way to heal from acid reflux. Thank you.
I'm glad you found it useful. Just keep in mind that each option is only a possible solution. You will need to experiment to see what works best for you. Thanks for watching, and good luck!
Hi! What do you think of DGL? Any comparison to the things you reccomended in the video for esophageal protection? 3 years into this awful disease
DGL is great and helpful for some, and not for others, but worth experimenting with, in my opinion. It doesn't seem to be as strong as the melatonin, tryptophan, or reflux gourmet...they really just work differently than DGL. DGL is meant to simply soothe the stomach lining. IT's worth a shot! Thanks for watching!
I have taken melatonin for many years due to having sleep problems with fibromyalgia. It does absolutely nothing for my LPR. The constant cough is exhausting with copius amounts of fluid. Acv has helped a bit with the lump on my throat problem.
@@cynthiastogden7000 just started making a thick slurry of diy UK gaviscon advanced. It has to be thick with sodium alginate but it's the first thing that works for me! It's the best tool I've found for lpr. Worth a google search ❤️
@@cynthiastogden7000 ACV will burn your throat. Try spraying alkaline water in your throat with spray bottle. I don't drink it because it will make acid alkaline and I want the acid to increase.
@@ConfluenceNutrition Yes doesn't help me but helps my aunt
I haven't been diagnosed with LPR, but I have been having severe coughing fits that happen every night. They wake me up in the middle of the night and I usually can't go back to sleep. I have not been able to get a full night of sleep for a long time. I do not get heartburn or a pain in the throat but I get sinus issues like a blocked nose and sometimes a running nose. My teeth have been having problems and I was suffering with vertigo about 10 years ago (all of these are LPR symptoms). I also find that I feel better after doing a long water fast, especially when I use alkaline water for the fast, so lots of the evidence seems to point to LPR. I decided to try a low acid diet and use alkaline water to see if the symptoms get any better. I might try the sodium alginate too, if these seem to help, it probably is LPR.
Hi Ian, your reasoning is sound...keep me posted, please.
@@ConfluenceNutrition Here is the update. I did try Reflux Gourmet, it didn't help me at all. It just leaves a very salty taste in my mouth. I also did the pepsin check test. It came back positive for pepsin. I am trying a diet without any acidic food now. I cheated a bit at the beginning but over the last 4 days I was 100%. I used to use an asthma inhaler when the cough became unbearable. Over the last 3 days, I didn't use it, before that I used it every single day for months. I still have symptoms but they are milder.
@@iangee3998 Great work experimenting to figure out what works for you. Keep up the good work!
I’ve been using Baking soda and alkaline water mixture to spray up my nostrils and spray in back of throat. Helps a lot but I still have LPR
@@Lovecruzin1 I still do the acid watcher diet. So far I have no more symtoms. I plan to retest for pepsin soon to see if there is still some in my saliva. If not, I will go back to my usual diet.
A very complicated issue,you need to be a detective. I was a smoker and kept getting chest infections I was treated with antibiotics and a reliever inhaler . I packed up smoking and still got infections and one day couldn’t breathe. Went straight to Drs surgery he put me on nebuliser and sent me to hospital . Same again antibiotics ,inhaler and also prednisone a steroid .went for a spirometry said I had COPD. Used different types of inhalers by this time I was so out of breath,couldn’t walk upstairs without an effort . Then they decided I had asthma and COPD and GERD .. By this time my throat has hoarseness which I thought was a side effect from inhalers . I was taking omeprazole didn’t notice anything . Im drinking apple cider vinegar and manuka honey I have noticed an improvement. I’m diagnosing myself as LPR. My Asthma and COPD has improved well sometimes not to sure if I have any of those problems .
Wow, what a story! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. THis so perfectly illustrates how important it is to consider the root causes of your symptoms before applying treatments! LPR can definitely cause shortness of breath, and breathing problems. Thanks for watching, and may your symptoms continue to improve
@@ConfluenceNutrition I've been dealing with sore throat from silent reflex for 4 months now. PPIs & Pepsid meds don't seem to be helping at all. I keep reading about people having relief from apple cider vinegar but I'm really confused because vinegar is so acidic and I'm told that acidic foods make things worse. Can you help to explain why apple cider vinegar would work? Doesn't vinegar activate the pepsin in throat which causes damage to throat membrane?
@@sandersthornburgh127 Hi Sanders, great question. Apple cider vinegar and all stomach acid support helps keep the lower esophageal sphincter closed to prevent reflux. THe trouble is, when your esophagus is raw or irritated, you're right, the acid can be irritating. It doesn't activate the pepsin, the pepsin itself is the irritant. Lately, what I've been suggesting to people is to use an alginate product (gaviscon advance, or reflux gourmet) to stop the reflux from happening, and to add stomach soothers, like slippery elm or aloe to help heal. Then you can try bringing ACV or betaine HCL on to see if that helps improve your gut health. Does that help?
@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you so much. I ordered gaviscon advance liquid & also chewables because they were cheaper. Do you think the chewable tablets work as well as the liquid? I was reading some really good reviews for the liquid. I'm really hoping to get some relief from gaviscon because my throat and voicebox problems have been going on for over 4 months now. Have you had good results from Gaviscon?
@@sandersthornburgh127 Hi Sanders, I did have good results with the Gaviscon, but when the Reflux Gourmet became available again, I switched back to that. The chewables are not the same and don't work as well.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge,, I am from Australia and I am going to get gavascon dual which is similar to the one you suggested!! I can see light in the end of the tunnel!! Once again thank you!!
Hi Billie, great! I hope that works out for you. That may help reduce the reflux. And you're welcome :)
You mentioned not working on restoring the acid until getting the other things resolved. I read that the acid in the stomach actually triggers the LES to close and with the lack of acid, there is no trigger. What are your thoughts on this? I mention this because I've already started taking Betaine HCL w/pepsin because I feel like my problem is not enough acid due to a round of antibiotics for a sinus infection. I didn't have the problem before that, except for 2 years ago following antibiotics for the same reason. That time I cured it with Melatonin. I never stopped the Melatonin, but the LPR came back. I've slowly increasing the dose because I was only taking 2mg. Too soon to see results at this point. Thanks for your video!!
Hi Diane, it's true that stomach acid helps keep the LPR closed. AND, some people have damaged inner skin from the reflux, in their stomach and esophagus, and HCL irritates things and makes things worse. Basically, you can try it and if you feel like it helps and doesn't increase irritation, then by all means, include it and continue. But if you have burning, then it's time to back off of the stomach acid and focus on healing the mucosa by stopping reflux first. Does that help?
I’m told 6 mg of melatonin for gerd
@@annefitz7346 it really depends on the person and how they respond, but you may be right that that might be the sweet spot. I took 20 mg for a while, which really helped my reflux, but then found it was messing with my hormones, so I had to stop :(
@@annefitz7346 Do you take it several times a day or just at night before bed? I have tried all the other things but not melatonin. I didn't want to get dependent on it as in a sleep aid.
Are you saying antibiotics caused your reflux?
I'm really excited to try this!!!! My first question would be should I be off of esomeprazole before starting?
Not necessarily...getting off of the PPIs is often half the battle and should be done slowly, but to have these options on board means you're more likely to succeed. Best of luck, and thanks for watching!
I have been struggling with silent reflux and a hoarse/painful voice for thr last 5 months. I feel its made worse by my job, where I need to get on the phone at 6 am or 7 am continuously until like 10 or 11 am, often with no break. My voice gets so strained with this kind of schedule.
Drinking alot of alkaline water and moving to a Mediterranean diet has helped but it comes back due to the stress of my work.
When I talk with clients all day, my voice gets croaky too. Slippery elm tea might be soothing for your throat and would be worth a try. It's a traditional remedy for a hoarse voice. Maybe aloe juice as well? Thanks for watching and sharing.
@@ConfluenceNutrition thanks. I will try slippery elm. Going to try gavison advance to see if it helps keep the acid from coming up.
@@Samsaraindo good luck with that, the gaviscon did help me.
Hi, I wanted to know if dry coughing was one of your symptoms along with hoarse voice?
@@bassboostedpony7043 No, I do not have a cough. Only a hoarse voice. LPR seems to exhibit itself differently in many people.
Thankyou so much for all this it all just sounds like me and the doctor just wants me to stay on Nexium as soon as l stop it all comes back🌸will give all of you advice a go and will get back to you Thankyou💐🌺🦋❤️l didn’t realise so many people have this🦋
Thank you Gregory, and do keep me posted. And yes, I have been surprised by the reflux suffering I've found from this one video. Take care!
This makes so much sense! Thanks! I’ll give these a try.
Haha! I just sent you a link to this video! Sorry, now I see you've already found it. Take good care :)
@@ConfluenceNutrition LOL! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this amazing video. Currently, I have silent reflux and I am taking Pantoprazole Sod DR 20 MG. It is really helping with. I will try these natural remedies as well
Great, Cristian, I'm glad you feel armed wtih more options now. Take care and keep me posted! And thanks for watching :)
Ppi long term is horrible
I have been dealing with LPR for 2yrs now. For more than a year, I took PPIs which eventually didn't treat the disease. I cough like crazy every time I get an attack and it is embarrassing especially when having a business meeting. Sleeping is a big problem for me no matter how my upper body is elevated. I tried some cabbage juice which only worked for a week. My doctor advised surgery but I wanna try to lose some weight before considering the former.
Hi Rhoda, healing from these gut challenges takes some doing, and for many of us isn't simply a matter of taking a medication. Losing weight often can help reflux, but so can eating an appropriate diet, supporting our digestive function, and some key supplements used appropriately. Some of the suggestions in my video can help.
In my upcoming new online course, I will be teaching the process of how to learn what your body needs to heal. I'm currently interviewing people who are struggling with this as I research what needs to go in the program. Would you like to be interviewed? If so, let me know and I'll send you a link to schedule. Thanks so much for watching.
@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you for your reply and advice. I would like to participate in the interview. I try to eat as healthy as I could, I am not overweight, I weigh 153lbs but losing a little of that would help.
@@wanguirhods265 Hi Rhoda, great, I'd love to meet you :) Here's a link where you can schedule a time: confluencenutritionappointments.as.me/gut-interview I hope to see you soon!
@@wanguirhods265 how about your cough is already go away. i have cough now because of LPR but i dont know how to treat. i already take ppi omeprazole for a month but nothing happen. now i try diet
@@wanguirhods265 how are your symptoms now? Please update
Thank you. I and just starting this journey of silent reflux. Such difficulties find my “path”. I hear so mush and dr say take this but no I don’t just take anything. I refused prescription and chose to change my diet and drink Aloe Juice. Fingers crossed that this will help. I was told my BMI and blood work are perfect but well I had a poor diet. I enjoy sweets and they have reared their ugly head at my belly so now I wonder around in hopes of reconciliation 🙏🏽 as this has now caused my voice to go to a whisper and quite strained. I hope I can fix this before this will result in something bad.
I hope the changes you made are helpful...any updates?
Thank you for sharing your recommendations! I’m headed tomorrow to meet with a nurse practitioner that works with functional medicine doctor and discussing my chronic esophagus reflex? And explore more about my symptoms. I’d be happy to talk to you if you wanted to chat about your class you spoke about thank you, Amanda Terry
Hi Amanda, thanks for reaching out, I'd love to talk with you! Here's the link to schedule a time, I'll look forward to it! confluencenutritionappointments.as.me/?appointmentType=19502572
Hi Terry, I don't think i've seen you on my schedule yet, but just want to ping you again here, I'd love to meet you. Schedule a time to meet me at confluencenutritionappointments.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=19502572
Very good video. Pleasant voice and well explained
Thank you so much for your compliment, and thanks for watching, take care!
I have erosive gastritis with H Pylori infection for which I am on an antibiotic treatment. Do you think this is causing reflux, my symptoms are sorr throat and a burning sensation on the right side of throat and tongue which lasts 10-15 mins. Thanks
Do you mean is the H. pylori causing the reflux, or is the treatment causing the reflux?
@@ConfluenceNutrition i mean is the bacteria the root cause of thw reflux and once its eradicated will the symptoms atlst subside if not go away completely. Also, the treatment is heavy antibiotics and I read somewhere that those can also trigger reflux.Thanks
@@reyshaconsulting5550 The H. pylori bacteria can indirectly cause reflux, and eradicating it often leads to improvement. Research suggests that using probiotics during treatment can reduce side effects and increase the effectiveness of the treatment. Check out this video for more info on that: th-cam.com/video/DBFCiFbG-3Y/w-d-xo.html It's quite individual whether a treatment like antibiotics can trigger reflux...but if you have H. pylori, this is important to address. Keep me posted on your progress!
Sure thanks, hoping for the best.
I am also planning to take some Aloe Vera juice ever day, do you think its a good idea. Thanks
Thanks for this video...is the Gormet available in the UK? The Gaviscon Advance is very good but will only last for a few hours so at night can be an issue when lying down. Have lots of info about PPIs if you wanted to know more. Happy to chat. Cheers from the UK. Stu
Hi Stuart, I don't know if it's available in the UK, if it is, it's likely via Amazon from the US. I hope that helps!
Thanks! Do you still need more info on adverse effects of PPIs.. I teach a bit of this to undergrads. Happy to help!
@@stuford Hi Stuart, I think I know what I need to for my purposes, but thank you for the kind offer. :) Cheers!
@@ConfluenceNutrition 👍
@@stufordsorry to disturb you Stu, how are you feeling now? I’m suffering real bad atm.
I have the urge to clear my throat and I‘m kinda suspicious on LPR. So I was thinking on starting the low FodMap diet aside from your other tricks. Is this diet useful for silent reflux?
Hi there, yes, it's one of the main diets I suggest in concept for digestive problems. Sometimes excess gas seems to be a trigger for people's reflux, and the low FODMAP can dial this back a bit. Just be mindful of any particular triggers for you, whether they're low FODMAP or not. Thanks for watching!
@@ConfluenceNutrition Hi hun just found your channel great information do you suggest using a probiotic like enterogermina its soil based. Will that help heal the gut as well. Or and is there a correlation between SIBO and reflux thanks much and keep the videos coming 👍 😀
@@jameelajohnson6865 Hi Jameela, Thank you! Soil based probiotics are an important component of probiotic gut rehab...but it doesn't have to be that specific species. And yes, there is sometimes a correlation between reflux and SIBO. After SIBO treatment, my reflux seems to be in better control, though not entirely gone. Thanks for watching!
Hi Amanda, thanks for sharing an informative video. Could you please let me know what strength of l-tryptophan and melatonin should use, duration of use and both can be taken at the same time ?
would like to know as well. Havent tried either of these yet.
We have aloe Vera growing around our property in Florida. I’m wondering if I can mix the inner juice from the big thick green “spears” of our plants in a smoothie. I used it on a burn from a coil on our electric stove and it literally healed overnight.
Very helpful video! I am 81 and reflux runs in the family. I don't want to go on PPIs again if possible so stopped eating after a lunch of soup. (I am vegan). I think that PPIs reduce nutrient availability although they worked very well when I was younger.
Hi Fleet Silverfox, I'm glad you found the video helpful...PPIs do affect nutrient availability because stomach acid helps us absorb iron, vitamin B12 and zinc. Low stomach acid also reduces our digestive secretions, which are important for absorption and digestion. And I'm glad you've found what works for you. Keep up the good work!
Hi I suffer from acid reflux , I started getting a burning in my hands, feet and throat. My doctor said I am pre diabetic. He changed my diet, mainly meat, salad and veggies, this helped my stomach pains as i was not eating carbs, peas and beans. I am not taking medication for the diabetes so it's being managed by my diet but I get a lot of cramps ,sometimes I wake up about 3 or 4 times with cramps ,when I drink baking soda or salt and water it helps ,but it's happening so often, it affects my sleep a lot, looking forward to your response, thanks
Hmmm, it's hard to say what's causing the cramping...this video may help you evaluate which foods are contributing, if foods are part of the trigger: th-cam.com/video/P4HYoq8lZmY/w-d-xo.html
When I said I wanted to wean off of my Rx for heartburn, my doctor recommended Marshmallow or Slippery Elm in capsule form. The Marshmallow works pretty well. I am interested in gastrointestinal info for reflux as well as constipation.
Wow, that's great your doctor recommended those remedies, and even better that they worked! Thanks for watching!
I just figured put recently I have LPR, and am waiting for my test to arrive for SIBO. I am pretty sure I have that as well. My thinking the Mathene and or/ hydrogen gas is giving me the LPR. Also extremely constipated. But thank you I will definitely give Reflex Goormet a try.
@@elizabethwilliamson8700 There is often a connection between the two. There definintely was in my particular case. The gases from SIBO seemed to be putting pressure on my stomach and sphincters. Reflux is much better since SIBO treatment. My best to you!
The slippery elm helps with constipation take two I’m the morning and two at night … if you take the marshmallow in the morning then wait 2hrs after or you can take the slippery elm 2hrs after you eat.You can take the slippery elm up to 1-3 times a day 😌 it really helps especially if you’re backed up… if you’re still on medication take the slippery elm 2hrs before your meds, breakfast.. for example 7:00am slippery elm and at 9:00am your meds cause it coats your gut which doesn’t make medication work and you won’t be able to get the nutrients from your food …once your constipation gets better you can take one in the morning and one at night
@@yanimiller5856 Thanks for sharing your experience here, Yani, this is helpful guidance for people exploring slippery elm and marshmallow. I would just caution that sometimes, what works for one doens't work for another, so be attentive to how YOUR body responds and follow that! Thanks for watching!
yes it works! just first tea spoon of Reflux Gourmet, thank you very much
Glad it's helping! Good luck!
Changing my diet has helped a lot. A lot of almonds and bananas lol. Less caffeine, alcohol, and gluten. No tomatoes. Just generally eating healthier
Nicely done, Katy, it's great when simple diet changes make a difference, and good work figuring that out!
Eating a banana makes my throat feel better. Bananas are great.
@@lambree4947 Nice, I'm glad they help you! Thanks for watching :)
@@ConfluenceNutrition Is lemon also good for LR?
@@zeehuss7275 In some cases, yes, but in some cases no. Each person has to evaluate their own personal tolerance.
I took prescription meds for over a year with no relief. Quit the Rx, because why would I keep taking stuff that doesn't work? Started taking apple cider vinegar in water before each meal plus did an elimination diet, eating small portions throughout the day and not eating past 7pm. By the third day, zero reflux AND I slept through the night for the first time in a year! Am now adding foods back, one at a time, every few days, leaving the most common offenders until last. My case was pretty extreme, everything seemed to cause reflux...my sinuses even burned! I do use slippery elm supplement when symptoms are bad and also take DGL chewable tablets. Will think about adding the melatonin and L-tryptophan if i start having symptoms again. Thank you!
You're welcome, and I'm so glad you got relief! Your approach was very wise...start with simple changes and adapt and adjust based on your response. Simple things often are all we need, and are frequently overlooked. Thanks for sharing your success experience! A lot of people need to hear this!
Betaine HCL, Plant Enzymes & Apple Cider Vinegar capsules, along with intermittent fasting has helped improve my GERD. It’s not all gone, I still get flare ups but definitely better then it was before. I’ve managed with those supplements to wean myself off PPI. And you’re right, the initial “weaning off” period was HELL😂🤣. I kid you not but the end results are worth it.
Hi Air, I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better, and that these simple options are helping you. Keep up the good work!
I’ve been using the same routine and it’s helped me a great deal. I would say my GERD is completely gone but I did catch it fairly early but I haven’t taken an antacid in nearly 2 years while doing this.
@@bobmester3475 Great work, Bob, I'm happy it's helped you!
@@marymoro6218 I’m sure ACV will help but for me I had to go to Betaine HCL capsules with every meal. For me about 3g of betaine HCL per large meal is good and has really helped me. There is also a good book by Dr. Wright, “Why Stomach Acid is Good For You” that is a helpful resource. Hope that helps..
@@marymoro6218 Hi Mary, it might. We never know if something we choose to do will help or not. So we try carefully, starting low and slow, and assess. Then adapt what you do based on your approach. Thanks for watching!
Great information! Just ordered some Reflux Gourmet!
THanks for watching! I'm glad it's available again, they keep running out!
Did it work
@@auntyp2980 It worked great for me, and now I no longer need to use it. I am still using melatonin and tryptophan.
Dd it work?
@@morningwithgracie7870 IT really worked for me, I'd love to hear from others too!
Hello! I’ve talked to you before about my gut issues and reflux. I was tested for h pylori my test came back negative. I did have a endoscopy they told me everything looked normal but they did notice mild gastritis. I’m not taking any ppis. What do you recommend for healing gastritis.
Hi Justine, anytime you see "itis" it means there's inflammation. So gastritis is inflammation in your stomach (gastric-gastro=stomach). Some of my favorite remedies for stomach inflammation are aloe vera juice (inner leaf juice only), DGL (chewable licorice tablets), and slippery elm powder. These are all soothing for the lining of the inner skin. I hope that helps, and thanks for your question!
Before my reflux started, I was treated with H pylori, took two kits in 3 months but left me with the now serious side effects of the reflux
@@wanguirhods265 wow, that's interesting that your reflux started after your H.pylori treatment. Sometimes the way things started are important clues for how to reverse the problem. Was your H. pylori confirmed eradicated with testing? Did you follow up your treatment with probiotics (antibiotic treatment can really affect your gut microbiome, and lead to side effects like this)?
@@ConfluenceNutrition i have the same issue with Rhods Rhods... I was diagnosed with accute gastritis secondary to h.pylory infection last month, and my only symptoms back then were nausea and loss of apetite... my GI let me undergo tripple therapy (antibiotics with PPI) for 2 weeks... After the treatment, i am now experiencing reflux, bloating, mild indigestion and discomfort in my stomach... Any advice for this? Thanks...
@@donnarciso2126 This is very common after the treatment, think of it like you have treated a burn...the worst of it's over, but there is still healing to be done, and the antibiotics can have a big impact. There are many possible reasons. The trick is to identify the mechanism behind these symptoms by choosing options in the right neighborhood. I don't know for sure, but I would guess the anti-reflux supplements i mention in this video would be super helpful, along with probiotics and an appropriate diet. If you need support with this process, this is what I teach inside my program, which is starting again on Sept 28th...would you like to connect on a call to learn more?
One the an ENT doctor recommend to me is simply to raise the head of your bed 4-5 inches, so that you're sleeping at a slight incline.
My GP wants me to take Omeprazole still for my LPR, what is your view on this? I have a distinct clicking in my throat when swallowing. Thank you for the info, I’m so worried I’ve damaged my vocal chords as have had silent reflux for years without realising along with post nasal drip. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Angela! You and your doctor should decide together whether it's right for you. But my general opinion is that acid blockers like omeprazole are kind of just a band aid. And sometimes, they don't help reflux at all. In fact, the clinical research doesn't show it clearly helping reflux, maybe only about 50% of reflux cases. So it's worth a cautious trial, but there are likely other things going on that need to be addressed. Thanks for watching!
@@ConfluenceNutrition not just that. Your body’s absorption of vits is compromise massively. Get ready for many other issues if u do this.
@@XYZ948a It's absolutely true. PPIs are designed and approved for short term use, like 4-6 weeks. They aren't meant to be used for years, and can definitely have long term health consequences...
@@ConfluenceNutrition i've got issues now. ridged finger nails so i thought i was lacking b12. got it checked and it was fine. but that was one test. checked iron at the same time too. both were within the acceptable range altho iron was on the very low end of that range. any ideas? thank you in advance
@@XYZ948a Do you also have reflux?
Thank you. A clear path to resolving this.
You're welcome, keep me posted!
I used one table spoon of organic pine nut oil and two chewable DGL 30-40 minutes before meals. My acid reflux cured in ten days
That's amazing, I've never heard of using pine nut oil...where do you find it?
@@ConfluenceNutrition hie how are you ...lm struggling with reflux....it gives me scary pains on my chest , sometimes struggle to breathe ..and was given omiflux 20 ,tensol and mayogel (antacid) please help .. specially on how to stop the chest pains
@@graciousmudarikwa6550 This is a difficult symptom to experience, and also a difficult symptom to stop. My latest thinking is that this symptom is either due to an immune response in the esophagus and may benefit from a low histamine or low fodmap diet, or it may be due to infections downstream, like SIBO, or a candida infection (I'm finding this more frequently with clients like you), so investigating for this may be warranted. The things I mention in the video may also be helpful, but there's not really a shortcut for the trial and error to figure it out. Keep me posted.
DGL?cud there be an alternate for pine nut oil?
Useful video for the sufferers of acid reflux and GERD. I am 72 leading a disciplined lifestyle: regular exercise, walk, yoga and sensible eating. Last few weeks, I observe that when I start walking even a little fast (I am a fast walker), I get acid reflux and a bit of belching. This discourages me to walk even a little fast. How to stop this? I dont get it when I do yoga asanas early in the mornig. Presently I take PPI early in the morning on empty stomach but I would like to avoid it. Last few days, I have stopped taking white sugar and its products, milk/milk products and bread completely and it seems to be helping slowly.
Your advice please.
Hi Venu, are you eating or drinking a lot of liquid right before your morning walk?
@@ConfluenceNutrition Not a lot. Moderate amount of water. I eat only some dryfruits like soaked and peeled almonds, dates and soaked black currants.
@@mydearvenu Hmmm, I'm not sure exactly what's going on, but something I teach my students/clients is that the road to gut recovery is simply to create a hypothesis about what you think is causing the problem, and to create an experiment to test it. So, perhaps it's those specific foods you're eating, so you can try swapping them out and see what happens. Or drinking less liquids. Or ?? Some of the remedies I mention in the video may be helpful as well, so do consider trying them as well, particularly the Gaviscon Advanced or the Reflux Gourmet (depending on where you're located.) I hope that helps and thanks for watching!
@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you for your tips.
@@mydearvenu You're welcome :)
Thank you so much!
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
Great video! For some reason I am not able to see your responses to the questions that people are asking. I wanted to know what doses you recommend for the melatonin and l-triptophan? Thank you
Hi Shannon, melatonin is typically given in 3 mg intervals, and you can play with more or less. I was using 20, which is a lot, and i eventually had to stop because it was triggering hot flashes. L-tryptophan is usually 500 mg after dinner or near bedtime. Thanks for watching!
I was diagnosed with Lpr and I have back pain and difficulty breathing. Anyone else have these issues?
Hi ReikiMaster, I have had some shortness of breath with my reflux symptoms, very uncomfortable. And there's a new comment here from someone who was diagnosed with asthma and COPD from reflux. If you scroll down here, you'll probably find it. Back pain is a little less common, but definitely possible, especially if there is a lot of burning in the esophagus, though the sensation is more commonly in the front of the body, like in the chest, and lower neck area. Thanks for watching!
@@ConfluenceNutrition and headache every time that I am trying to remove something in my throat
I have both of those.
@@ConfluenceNutrition I recommend all of you, Falsa and steam.boil water and put a small quantity of vicks in it and take steam two times a day for a week.
@@muhammadhabib6546 Vicks is basically a menthol product, but you can also just use eucaplyptus essential oil in a steam for the sinuses. It's very clarifying!
I’ve been dealing with LPR for years (I believe), have been treated with PPIs unsuccessfully. I do use aloe Vera juice often. This is definitely a burden upon my joy of living, affects my sleep and food choices. I feel I don’t even know how to eat. I have been transitioning to a much improved diet with minimal junk, less meat, more fruits, veggies, legumes and grain. These changes have helped a lot but I still need improvement. Thx for this video.
You're welcome :) The alginate therapy (Reflux gourmet, for example), is amazing. Best of luck!
I’ve been using it….the results are fantastic! Ty!
@@nickiwise4073 awesome news! keep up the good work :)
@@nickiwise4073 THat's fantastic! Keep it up!
@@ConfluenceNutrition I get constipated after taking it
IS LIKE YOU HAVE SOMETHING IN YOUR THROAT AND YOU EANT TO REMOVE IT
Yes, a feeling of a lump in the throat is a very common feeling with reflux. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hi. This is brilliant. Can you recommend a melatonin/l-tryptophan brand or supplement at all?
I been dealing with lpr since march worse feeling
Hey there, thanks for your comment...did you learn something new you could try by watching my video? If so, what are you going to try?
@@ConfluenceNutrition over the course of the time i was on meds ( ppi) but its made it worse.. i went the changes lifestyle route, add vitamin and digestive enzymes and its work..was good from August-Nov then its came back and got worse in dec.. now im doing alot better than i worse was.. working on getting rid of it completely without med i gotta watch your video again to see what else i can use
@@kenmrgentleman great work focusing on the important pieces :)
@@ConfluenceNutrition no thank u for this video :)
@@kenmrgentleman how r u now,too much Lp problem and ear infection,tell me ur advice,I nver had a reflux untill I was given ppi for gastritis.
Really liked this video, one question on the melatonin, can this be taken every day? I usually take it occasionally at night to regulate sleep? Have been taking ranitidine for many years as allergic to ppi"s. Also found a new product in Canada with Hyaluronic acid and Chondroitin that promotes healing and helps with the persistent esophageal cough. Have now subscribed and will look you up. Cheers from Montreal.
Hi Linda, if it feels helpful and good, yes, you can use daily. I had to stop because it was triggering hot flashes, but I used daily for well over a year. Thanks for watching!
Yea think you are starting way off base I would say look into not only what we eat but more importantly how we eat sipping drinks instead of gulping and chewing food much more often will prevent Gerd and over the counter products often will work but only in the short term they are way off natural but thanks
Hi Rema, thank you for your thoughts. It's absolutely true that we want to start with foods and behaviors to find our triggers. In my personal case, I already eat a very clean diet, and focus on these behaviors, and was still having a huge problem. I would agree that my offerings are not a root cause solution, and the Gaviscon certainly isn't natural (though the active ingredient is made from brown algae), but they can help us get there. The key is to stop the damage long enough to work on the other layers. Take care.
Good video. Complete and well researched. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Don’t forget shortness of breath 😒😒 Awful
Yes, it's true, and I think you're right, that I forgot to mention that symptom in my video...since my reflux is more under control, I have a lot less shortness of breath. Thanks for watching and sharing that important piece of information!
There are several different kinds of Gaviscon Advance. Liquid peppermint and aniseed and chewable???
@@mardiedodds7562 liquid is generally preferable, and aniseed is best, especially if the peppermint is one of your reflux triggers.
Between that and the difficulty swallowing, choking in the throat feeling, fights for the number one spot, lol... but yea I don’t think anything can beat feeling like you can’t breath. ☹️
@@Versiongurl agree, it's no fun :(
I found the information on this video very informative and I am going to try if any help me in my situation. I have a small hiatal hernia and gerd so wish me luck. Thanks for sharing
Hi Lucy! I'm glad you find the information helpful, that's my intention! Good luck to you, and keep me/us posted. Thanks so much for watching!
Same
I went to my doctor yesterday because I keep having this recurring feeling of not being able to breath through my nose comfortably and post nasal drip. When I breath in through my nose, it feels constricted back behind my soft palate area and I feel the post nasal drip. This is very troublesome for me. My doctor said I was trying to get a sinus infection, and prescribed me a decongestant and a z-pack. I have yet to see any improvement and I have been on the z-pack for 2 days and the decongestant is doing nothing at all for me. I just recently found out about LPR, so I wanted to ask my symptoms lined up with LPR symptoms. I am truly wondering if it is a sinus infection because I do not have any runny nose, fever, headache, etc. The only thing that she noticed that lined up with the sinus infection was the difficulty breathing through nose, post nasal drip, swollen nasal passages, an enlarged turbinate, and a swollen lymph node. Also, just the fact that I have no mucus whatsoever in my outer nose and only running down the back, yet my nose feels closed off.
Hi, yes, it's possible you have LPR and your symptoms are signs of that. The solutions I suggest in the video are often quite helpful for preventing, so I encourage you to test them out. Keep me posted!
@@ConfluenceNutrition Thanks for your reply, and I definitely will be trying them out!
You might have nasal polyps. I had this and hd to get surgery :(
@@torit8166 great, keep me posted!
@@subiyota Thanks for this suggestion and sharing your experience, a very real possibility.
Hi Amanda! Thanks for all your help with my Gerd. I I bought some Gaviscon Advance and tried it last night. Guess what ? It worked great and no reflux. I had 2 tablets after each meal and 1 at bedtime. I didn't even prop my head up. I'm still taking ACV and HCL. I did have a stomach ache for a few hours but it went away, my stomach had been growling alot to. Will I be taking the Gaviston all my life or just temporary?
Hi Maximus, that's great news that the Gaviscon seems to help! As to the long term, my general advice for things like this are to try them for a few weeks to a month, then taper back and see if you need to continue or not. Use your body as your guide. If you still can't be without it, you can still continue trying to solve the underlying causes of the reflux. But you've now bought yourself some comfort and quality of life while you do so! Good luck!
@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you Amanda!
@@maximusproximo2064 You're very welcome :)
WHAT IS HCL AND AVC?
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Hello, thanks for the incredible video! I have a question about gavison....
Do you take this after you eat? Then you can't eat or drink even water for how long? I'm ok not eating within 3 hour spans but idk if I can do no water for 3 hours at a time. Thanks!
Hi Codi, yes, you use it right after you meal...and then maybe wait about an hour before eating again, 3 hours is certainly fine to eat again! Thanks for watching!
I changed my diet to paleo. Take a stomach formula which has aloe ans slippery elm in it among other ingredients. I take hcl with pepsin. Much better now. Less clearing thriat, post nasal drip, hoarse voice and less choking on food. That part is real scary.
Well done! Glad they all helped :)