LPR / Silent Reflux

[ss017]

Are there any cures for silent reflux / LPR besides PPI’s?

[Bananas5]

Many adults manage to control symptoms by adjusting their eating habits and making lifestyle changes.

Medications to treat silent reflux, such as antacids, are available over the counter (OTC). These can help prevent the acid from returning to the esophagus.

[Hidden]

Heck if I knew I’d love it. I hate my ppis I find I feel so sick on them gas bloating panic from that. I take DGL Licorice root tabs before eating and before bed on my ppi and I eat a gavascon before bed raise your head of bed or couch a few inches or you can buy wedge pillow or better yet if you had recliner I’d sleep in that acre nites. I’ve tried so many things I can’t sort it this time feel look terrible can’t eat hardly anything. No eating or drinking 3 hours before bed eat low carbohydrate no gas veggies no dairy no chocolate no chips no fun

[Tinker2015]

I have this the silent reflux very hard to treat with p.p.i six years ago mine started after doing extensive research the only effective treatment that was recommended is Gaviscon advance it puts a layer on the stomach to stop acid. My bed is raised high. I don’t eat anything that causes acid. I have been fine on it. Hope that this helps

[cyberbarn]

If only it was lifestyle causing it, then lifestyle changes would stop it! Yes, they can make it more tolerable, but for many, especially those with hypermobility spectrum disorder or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, it is a physical problem causing it. Surgery isn't recommended in these people.

I only use PPIs for times when I get full blow esophagitis, then I taper them off again when healed, and try to use the Gaviscon and bed solutions as well as not eating in the evening. Unfortunately Gaviscon interacts with another medication I am on, as does PPIs, so it isn't easy balancing everything.

[Gigi71]

I have a reflux cough, very annoying when I’m out with friends for a meal and bedtime a nightmare. I take ppi’s, I have a large HH. I was prescribed Gaviscon, but I find it difficult to take, as it interacts with many of my meds I have to take for other conditions. I just find the best for me is eating smaller meals and when possible no food after 6pm. X

[astragal]

I have had severe lpr for over 5 years. The only thing that helps is following Dr Koufmans dropping acid, alkaline diet. This allows the throat to heal, making it harder for pepsin to lock on to the tissues. Gaviscon advance if able to take it. If not, then try slippery elm powder, DGL, D limonene, bicarbonate of soda in water or alkaline water, or alkaline drops.

Diet is most important I think, plus small amounts of food. I find chewing cinnamon gum after meals helps too.

Hope you find something that works for you.

[ss017 in reply to astragal]

I am currently on a diet of no sugar, gluten, or dairy and am still experiencing symptoms. (all I am really eating is chicken, non starchy vegetables, certain fruits and nuts/seeds) I am on this diet due to fungus and parasites but feel exactly the same