The Lump in My Throat

The Lump in My Throat

My throat is sore

There is a lump in my throat.

The lump makes it hard to swallow.

 

I ask my Dr to take a look while on one of my many required visits.

Throat Area

 

Nothing.

There is no lump that she can feel or see.

No drainage, no allergy symptoms.

UGH!

 

Acid Reflux or GERD

No I say

I don't have acid reflux or GERD

I don't have heartburn or any burning feelings.

 

Do you burb?

Are you nauseous?

She asks question after question.

Some I say yes to like burping, bloating and nausea

which I kind of figured Metformin was the culprit
since it upsets my stomach a bit.

 

I learned all the symptoms I was complaining about:

sore throat

lump in throat

burping

nausea

bloating

are signs of GERD.

She gave me some ideas of things to do

AND

a warning that acid reflux was not to be messed around with.

If the suggestions didn't work, try OTC medications.

I really don't want more pills to take so let's see what I can do first!

 

Reducing Acid Reflux/GERD

Things to Do and Watch Out For

Eat small meals
Eat slowly
Chew completely

Lose weight

Don't lay down after eating

Avoid eating before bedtime

Watch citrus, tomato, chocolate, mint, garlic, onion, spicy and fatty foods

Limit alcohol, carbonated drinks, coffee and tea

 Don't smoke

Beware of aspirin, ibuprofen, and certain medications

Wear loose clothing (No tight skinny jeans!)

 

Have Heartburn/Acid Reflux Now?

Stand up straight

Sip baking soda and water

Ginger

Licorice

Sip apple cider vinegar

Chew gum

Loosen pants and belts or any tight clothing

OTC medications

 

Just for Me

SO

I eat fast, don't chew, gulp, and tend to drink lots of soda.

Starting here -

changing the way I eat by slowing down,

chewing completely,

swallowing normally

and

sipping water.

Going to act like my granddaughter who takes 30 minutes

to eat

Oatmeal!!

 

Have you dealt with heartburn, acid reflux and/or GERD?
What has helped?
What makes it worse?

 

Have a great day!

 

Jay