How to deal w/chronic illness?

[pecos]

AnxiousK, I figured no one explained that to you. If you stay away from those foods it will help. When you have reflux, the reflux can irriate your bronchial tubes due to the reflux back up into your throat. So if you try to control your diet and try a different med, it should defintley help! Please keep me updated!

[Guest]

I am afraid of dying also. Let me just put your fear to rest, it is rare that your esophagus will swell shut. That choking feel is just the acid in your throat. Hang in there!!!! I want to be care free too.. Yeah I am stressed about not be able to hold down a job.

[Guest]

Mel -- I really aspire to be like you and not let all my health issues get in the way of me having a life. I just feel so overwhelmed by it all right now .

SpecialK - Thank you for helping me understand the reflux situation. It really feels like right near my voice box area it's swelling up and gets really hard to swallow and things like that. Also, my voice gets really strained and raspy. But you're right it just is the acid. I took pepcid tonight and it hasn't really helped so far, but maybe it takes a few days?

I also tried to eat bland food -- no spices or tomatoes, ect.

I really really appreciate you taking the time to help me with this!

[Guest]

AnxiousK- It will take time for the Pepcid to work and for that area to heal. It took me time a lot of time. I used to not be able to swallow either. I am actually afraid of choking and aspirating things into my lungs. Yeah another crazy fear I have. I am sick of this stuff. By the way my asthma is really bad today . I am so sick of this. I am going once again to the doctor on Friday. Wish me well! I am so glad I was able to help you.

[hopehound]

I'm so sorry your asthma isn't doing well today! Mine isn't so good either, I think it's all the allergies out there .

I hope you have a good dr visit and it can calm your worries!!