I'm just wondering if it's possible to get a lower fvc reading because of acid reflux disease.

[Batbara]

My dr. Says he is amazed that I can function as well as I do with 30% lung function. Now I'm thinking that maybe I can't blow into the machine with harder force because of this condition of GERD. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Thanks, barbara

[Hidden]

I have no idea but as I mention in my post above, it seems that GERD causes or worsens lots of breathing problems.

[oxytic in reply to Hidden]

Take some bicarbonate of soda or baking soda in water will tone down the reflux

[Batbara]

Thank you oxytic. Yes I have been on ll kinds of meds for over 15 yrs. for reflux. Thanks to proton pumps like Prilosec, I now have pretty severe osteoporosis. You just can't win!!! One has to pick thier poison. It's a terrible option....but, it is what it is!

[MarieW-F]

My doctor thinks that too. I have 29% lung function. I work full time and 2 weeks ago I climbed my first (and bloody last) mountain! I swim 3 times a week, a km each time and walk the dog. I think your body gets used to what it can and can't do and adapts. For me exercising/walking is difficult for first 10 minutes and then it gets easier. I am sorry I don't have any issues with reflux though.

marie x

[Hidden in reply to MarieW-F]

Marie, that is so inspiring and encouraging and thank you so much for sharing this with us. I'm having lung function tests on Friday and am dreading the result and anticipating a big drop since the last result, 14 months ago.

[Stephend]

Good morning I to have gerd which I've been taking omeprazole 20 mg for about 3 years now I've been having a problem where I can't swallow just lately had yet another camera down having a look now on 80 mg a day now they just manage it I have asthma emphysema and a hiatus hernia best thing I can say is dont worry about it when I did RH they say its about core strength it's about keeping muscles working around your lungs it does work but gerd does play game with your breathing

[Hidden in reply to Stephend]

Thanks for that Stephen ! It will be interesting to see if the higher dose of Omeprazole will help your breathing as well as your reflux.