I Feel Like I Have a Lump In My Throat Posted: 01-04-05 10:40am
Does anyone else have acid reflux along
with the lupus? I feel like I have a
constant lump in my throat. It is
annoying and often difficult to swallow.
Any suggestions? I am on medication but
it doesn't seem to be doing much. :?:
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sandbag5492004
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 55 Location: New York
Posted: 01-04-05 19:35pm
Hi, don't know whether or not lupus can do
that but know an enlarged throid can cause
swallowing problems. Go to lupus
foundation web site. They might be able
to help answer your question and ask your
Dr. To test your thyroid. One involves
going underneath a big huge steel plate
and having pictures taken, take some pill
the night before, and have a throid scan
done, painless and it might show
enlargement also. Also blood work can
tell whether or not your thyroid is
working right. If you have reflux, yes it
can cause swallowing problems. I had it
for 30 years and finally had it operated
on. Try talking to your Dr.
Hope this will help.
Leslie
ps the operation can leave you with
esophogeal spasms
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BLUE4ME
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Posts: 28 Location: TENNESSEE
Re: I Feel Like I Have a Lump In My Throat Posted: 01-22-05 00:32am
lwyswright
wrote:
does anyone else have acid
reflux along with the lupus? I feel
like I have a constant lump in my throat.
It is annoying and often difficult to
swallow. Any suggestions? I am on
medication but it doesn't seem to be doing
much. :?:
yes I have acid reflux really bad,
exspecially at night~! I also take a
prescription for it and I cant tell it
works..I have gotten to where I keep a
pack of rolaids beside the bed and eat two
be fore I go to bed.. Only because I have
sleep apena too.. And if this acid reflux
trys to come up and im asleep I wake up
gasping for air..The last two times have
really been bad..Took me a while to get my
air going..And my throat was really sore
afterwards..
As far as having a lump in my throat.. I
dont have unless I have a allergic
reaction to something I eat.. But I
always have a dry mouth and never can get
my thurst ..Fixed.. I drink and drink
fluids .. But not enough water like I
know I should.. I plan to change that
soon..By drinking lots of water.. Water
is very good for us..I found a web site
the other night that says water cures
everything.. So enjoy it..Hope you find
some releif for your lump in ure
throat..
Blue
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mkc620
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 2 Location: orlando, fl
Not Uncommon Posted: 01-31-07 21:21pm
Hello,
i was told that the acid reflux was a
result of the medication for the treatment
of lupus. I have found that by taking my
medication in the evening and after a
rather large meal that I no longer have
gerd. I was once dependent on medications
such as prilosec, but now rarely even need
rolaids. Drinking more water has also
helped in the past or having a glass of
milk before bed. It could also be certain
foods in combination.
I wish you the best of luck.
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Mitamins111
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Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 28 Location: Sunnyvale
Re: I Feel Like I Have a Lump In My Throat Posted: 02-05-07 02:52am
Heartburn symptoms can often be relieved
if sufferers make a few lifestyle changes.
Follow these ten suggestions to
significantly reduce the occurrence of
acid reflux symptoms.
Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
Large meals expand your stomach and
increase upward pressure against the
esophageal sphincter.
Limit your intake of acid-stimulating
foods and beverages.
Eat foods that rarely cause heartburn and
avoid those foods that will often cause
heartburn.
Don't lie down for about two hours after
you eat.
Gravity helps to keep the stomach juices
from backing up into the esophagus and
assists the flow of food and digestive
juices from the stomach to the intestines.
Elevate your head a few inches while you
sleep.
Lying down flat presses the stomach's
contents against the les.
You likely could help prevent the ailment
you are concerned about with rest, sound
nutrition, and specific nutritional
supplements as vitamins, herbs, and
minerals to keep your body at its peek.
Betaine hcl is used in the treatment of
gerd because it is a source of
hydrochloric acid, a naturally occurring
chemical in the stomach that helps digest
food and break down dead tissue. Slippery
elm can cause mucous secretions which help
soothe the intestinal tract and may be
benefit stomach and intestinal problems, a
key factor in the treatment of gerd.
Lactobacillus acidophilus encourages more
efficient digestion. Vitamin b12
deficiency may be associated with poor
digestion, and is therefore include in the
treatment of gerd.
Ginger helps indirectly to relieve pain by
reducing inflammation and by lowering the
body's level of natural pain-causing
compounds. Flaxseed contains omega - 3
fatty acids which might decrease
lupus-induced inflammation and this be
important in the treatment of lupus.
Do not take these statements as medical
advice. If you think you may be in need
of treatment, please contact a healthcare
professional.
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gumbi
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Joined: 03 Mar 2007 Posts: 36 Location: morinville,AB,canada
Lump In Throat Posted: 03-04-07 00:40am
have ''lump in throat as well,3 doctors
said my thyroid looked swollen,but it came
back negative . I lost A LOT of weight
5'9''-from 152 -104,no everything is fine!
My husband was hit in the pocket book for
the new clothes!Don't understand it ,I was
happy with my weight(it's just a # for me)
I certain wasn't trying to shed any lbs.
Have they checked your thyroid?
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Remi
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Illinois,
Posted: 07-23-07 16:54pm
are you taking folic acid?? my dr. is
having me take that to prevent symptoms
like that. I dunno if that helps. Im
really new to this.
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Dale123
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 697 Location: Barrie, On Canada
Posted: 07-23-07 17:00pm
This site also talks about...How Lupus Can
Affect the Intestines?
It is proven that it can also esophagus,
