davide.h 26 Posted July 7, 2022 I’ve been without my reflux meds for a week or so but am using an over the counter that doesn’t work as well. That burning sensation is mostly gone but I’ve got a nagging cough like a congestion cough still. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 8, 2022 Really scared it might be cancer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sTeaLth 238 Posted July 8, 2022 I’ve had GERD off and on for years. It’s super common. Especially if you eat or have eaten poorly recently. I wouldn’t worry. Just try to eat better. Drink lots of water. Get plenty of sleep. Etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 8, 2022 Did what I described sound familiar? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted July 8, 2022 41 minutes ago, davide.h said: Did what I described sound familiar? Given your recent food issues he mentioned, yes. I think you are fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sTeaLth 238 Posted July 8, 2022 1 hour ago, davide.h said: Did what I described sound familiar? Yep. I almost always get a cough after I have a bout of GERD. It irritates your throat and such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 8, 2022 7 hours ago, sTeaLth said: Yep. I almost always get a cough after I have a bout of GERD. It irritates your throat and such. It feels lower down in my esophagus not my throat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 431 Posted July 8, 2022 It would be wise to end all speculation and see a GI physician. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 8, 2022 I’m trying to calm myself by checking the facts. I’ve had acid reflux for a long time and cancer is uncommon at my age. I’m 38. Plus I’m off my prescription meds, I just am scared that the over the counter stuff isn’t working as well as I’d hoped Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted July 8, 2022 It might be partly due to stress and then the not eating enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 8, 2022 My pharmacy said there is a shortage of my meds so there will be a delay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted July 9, 2022 @davide.hStay in contact with your pharmacy! They will eventually get your meds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 12, 2022 Still no meds. My cough is getting better but still feels as though my esophagus is irritated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted July 13, 2022 It's part of the GERD :(. Water might help a bit with the acid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 14, 2022 I'm waiting for a COVID test. Kinda hoping it will be positive. At least then I will know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Ironman said: It's part of the GERD :(. Water might help a bit with the acid. What is part of GERD? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted July 14, 2022 9 hours ago, davide.h said: What is part of GERD? The irritation of the esophagus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Ironman said: The irritation of the esophagus. I won't be able to see a doctor for several days. 😞 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted July 14, 2022 2 hours ago, davide.h said: I won't be able to see a doctor for several days. 😞 It is coming from the GERD. I think you are doing the right thing in the meantime. Try to eat and drink things are might neutralize acid until then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 431 Posted July 14, 2022 Over the counter medicine such as TUMS will help. Our GI physician has told my wife to use them in addition to OTC medicines such as Prilosec and Nexium, if symptoms persist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 15, 2022 COVID test was negative. Honestly wasn't what I hoped for. 😫 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted July 15, 2022 12 hours ago, davide.h said: COVID test was negative. Honestly wasn't what I hoped for. 😫 Why? The goal is not to get the Wuhan Corona. TUMS works - when I started running after the Corona mask law, I had heartburn really bad, and taking a TUMS before running stopped it. It might help with GERD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted July 15, 2022 32 minutes ago, Ironman said: Why? The goal is not to get the Wuhan Corona. TUMS works - when I started running after the Corona mask law, I had heartburn really bad, and taking a TUMS before running stopped it. It might help with GERD. Cause at least then I’d know what was wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted July 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, davide.h said: Cause at least then I’d know what was wrong. Corona affects the lungs and bronchial tubes, though, not the esophagus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
