29th July 2008
Thanks CharBerry. I guess I just needed to hear from someone else who understands.
My GI doc has me taking Gaviscon to supplement with my PPI's. It may help a bit, I'm not sure. I do know I hate the texture of chewing up those things.
When I had my Endoscopy a couple years ago, I didn't have the hernia. My guess is that I now have one because of all of the severe coughing I have done. I had a REALLY bad coughing spell a couple years ago that lasted about 4 months...acid, asthma, flu, sinus infection, pertussis...all in the same period and all with cough symptoms for me.
I know my acid cough is just that, irritation from the acid and that it does mimic my asthma. I also have asthma triggered by cold, air pollution, chemicals, etc... Sometimes it is very difficult for me to tell the difference other than going by if my inhaler works.
I agree with you on the bending and lifting. Anything that squishes the stomach causes the reflux to act up more. It is the same with me.
I've tried many cough syrups before and one helped. The Tussionex with hydrocodone and an antihistimine seemed to help some the last couple weeks. I was up until 3 am last night with a cough that had been bad all day. The medicine didn't help at all last night. Also, I can't take a narcotic strength medicine while I am working.
I am extremely busy at work and I am sure everyone around me has to be tired of listening to me all summer. Especially as we have had all day trainings this last week with a large room full of people. It is not only uncomfortable and wearing me out, but it can be embarrassing.
I know my flares right now are aggrevated by all the changes in my PPI's since early June. I have also had asthma problems because we have had red and yellow air quality since the first week in July. We desperately need rain here to clear out the air. They got several storms just 20 minutes south of me last week, but they totally skipped my area.
Well, I guess I will try to get through the week and plan for my GI appt on Monday. I've really felt like going to my PCP the last couple days because the cough has worn me out and I am not getting alot of good breaths as a result, but I know there really isn't much she will be able to do other than confirm my reflux is acting up. I just keep hoping I will find that magic "something" that will help with the cough. I'll let you know if I find it.
My GI doc has me taking Gaviscon to supplement with my PPI's. It may help a bit, I'm not sure. I do know I hate the texture of chewing up those things.
When I had my Endoscopy a couple years ago, I didn't have the hernia. My guess is that I now have one because of all of the severe coughing I have done. I had a REALLY bad coughing spell a couple years ago that lasted about 4 months...acid, asthma, flu, sinus infection, pertussis...all in the same period and all with cough symptoms for me.
I know my acid cough is just that, irritation from the acid and that it does mimic my asthma. I also have asthma triggered by cold, air pollution, chemicals, etc... Sometimes it is very difficult for me to tell the difference other than going by if my inhaler works.
I agree with you on the bending and lifting. Anything that squishes the stomach causes the reflux to act up more. It is the same with me.
I've tried many cough syrups before and one helped. The Tussionex with hydrocodone and an antihistimine seemed to help some the last couple weeks. I was up until 3 am last night with a cough that had been bad all day. The medicine didn't help at all last night. Also, I can't take a narcotic strength medicine while I am working.
I am extremely busy at work and I am sure everyone around me has to be tired of listening to me all summer. Especially as we have had all day trainings this last week with a large room full of people. It is not only uncomfortable and wearing me out, but it can be embarrassing.
I know my flares right now are aggrevated by all the changes in my PPI's since early June. I have also had asthma problems because we have had red and yellow air quality since the first week in July. We desperately need rain here to clear out the air. They got several storms just 20 minutes south of me last week, but they totally skipped my area.
Well, I guess I will try to get through the week and plan for my GI appt on Monday. I've really felt like going to my PCP the last couple days because the cough has worn me out and I am not getting alot of good breaths as a result, but I know there really isn't much she will be able to do other than confirm my reflux is acting up. I just keep hoping I will find that magic "something" that will help with the cough. I'll let you know if I find it.