almost always it is hard for me to breathe, and it sometimes gets worse at night. I have been taking tums but they dont work. It feels weird in my throat like its raw, and like something is comming up in my throat. and it feels as if there is a lump in my throat when i swallow sometimes, and i do get canker sores sometimes. Has this ever happend to anyone else before? and or do you know what this could be?!?! i am really getting scared here, so PLEASE answer!!!! Thank You!
2007-06-18 16:30:01 · 13 answers · asked by hotty 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
See your doctor. Reflux should be treated; there is a long term risk of esophageal cancer if it is not controlled.
2007-06-18 16:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by mr_fartson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor, and it sounds like you need to see one for a professional opinion on your physical condition and symptoms.
Quite frankly, the symptoms you describe sound like they are stress related. Difficulty breathing, a lump in your throat, a raw throat and canker sores. All of these things that are occurring to you physically sound like your body's reaction to stress.
I have a condition called acid reflux which causes heartburn if I do not take maintenance medication. (Prilosec OTC) None of the symptoms I have sound like yours. In fact, acid reflux is not stress related but a physical condition of the stomach opening wherein the acid is allowed to come up the throat and cause heart burn and a number of other problems.
A symptom of acid reflux is not difficulty with breathing or canker sores, although there are times where the acid has come up into my throat causing burning and a sore throat. I have also had the acid back up into my throat at night while sleeping causing me to have to gasp for air since it almost blocks my breathing passage. Once again, not stress related, but a physical condition.
In any event, if your symptoms persist, you should see a doctor. There might be some tests and/or medication that can help your symptoms.
Good Luck. I hope you solve your problem.
2007-06-18 23:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Hokijamoki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Symptoms of heartburn include stomach discomfort, chest pain, throat pain, reflux, and an acid taste in the mouth. [ I am not aware of any link to canker sores.]
Have you tried any antacid? Some work really well; try to get one that says it tastes good.
Are you overweight? Even 20 pounds can make a big difference in symptoms.
What is your diet like? Avoid triggers such as coffee, spices,
rich foods, spicy foods, and fatty foods.
Eat smaller meals - 1/3 to 1/2 less. This causes less distention in the stomach and less pressure.
Don't eat 4 hours before bed - allows your stomach to empty
before you lie down, and put more pressure on it.
Try elevating the head of the bed.
If all these don't help, see a doctor for prescription medication.
2007-06-19 00:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have horrible GERD, or accute Acid Reflux, at the very least, and you need to go to the Doctor immediately. The canker sore part I am not familiar with, but you need to go to the Doctor, and you need to go before you get the symptoms again. You may not even be overweight, but gastrointestinal problems, including, but not limited to a hyatal hernia can be causing all of this discomfort. Another bad thing is if you feel like vomit is rushing up and down the back of your throat; this can develop into esopogeal cancer down the line. Don't wait. Get to the MD
2007-06-18 23:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by La LeGal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is acid reflux. Tonight, take Gaviscon. That's quick relief. Then you could try taking tagamet or pepcid AC or zantac on a regular basis, regardless of how you feel at the moment, and they may prevent the acid from leaving your stomach (that's why your throat feels raw and there are sores in your mouth). Better though, would be to talk to your dr. and ask for a prescription. There are some wonderful drugs out there that took my problem stomach from hell to heaven.
2007-06-18 23:37:24 · answer #5 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a lot like gastric reflux. Nexxium is very good at controlling the pumps in your stomach that cause the acid to churn then shoot back up your throat. An over the counter medication that's as good as Nexxium is Prilosec. You have to take it even when you feel okay though as well.
2007-06-18 23:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by MzzandtheChuchuBees 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's a symptom of your stomach acids backing up into your esophogus. Tums and other antacids aren't going to do anything for you, so stop taking them. You really need to start yourself on Prilosec. It's over-the-counter, but a little on the expensive side. Take it for two weeks to one month. If you don't see any improvement or it gets worse, you'll need to see your doctor.
2007-06-18 23:35:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like heartburn or acid reflux? For Immediate relief, try baking soda water, I would try Prilosec OTC, for 7 days, if that doesnt work you should see the doctor, You dont want to get your esophogus to become to damaged.
2007-06-19 00:00:18 · answer #8 · answered by watermellon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat boiled food three times in a day and vanilla ice cream when you feel something in your thorat.
don't eat oily &spicy food
2007-06-18 23:37:52 · answer #9 · answered by jyotijahnvi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acid reflux =see the Dr for proper meds
2007-06-18 23:34:05 · answer #10 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋