Swollen tonsils again

[Jary08]

Well, im having a bad day....UTI and my GERD kicking off as i currently have ran out of meds but have a doc app on friday to get some more.

I only had a croissant this morning and its like ive eaten a huge cheesy meal...the heartburn and throat swelling has been going on for hours and isnt showing any signs of giving up. i have taken some gaviscon which has done nothing but make me want to gag! the only other thing ive had is water to help cool it down and for my UTI

So any other suggestions that may help my tonsils/ease the acid content?

[selmaS]

I am so glad u got to see a dr and got an rx.

This med can take more than a few days to see the affects, so do not get discouraged...be patient and stick to a diet.

"selma"

[Jary08]

I did eat something later on (about 4pm) as i got really hungry but ate too quickly im afraid.....last night and about 12am i phoned the doctor on call and asked me to come to the walk in centre so he could give me a pescription for some medication...was really bad last night, the worst its every been and id taken gaviscon, gum, icepops to cool my throat which helped for a little while, tonic water (de-fizzed lol) as i felt nauseous and shaky.

Anywho, i finally got to sleep and got my pescription of 40mg Omeprazole. Throats still swollen but it should be ok within the next couple of days.

[selmaS]

U may need to elevate ur bed a bit higher....using pillows doesn't work that well, and some people need to be higher...so if u have the bed elevated by 4 "'s mayb u want to try 6 "'s.

I understand u r not that interested in eating, but u need to put something in ur stomach for the acid to get used up......try several small meals, even if it is crackers and jello.

Not eating can make u feel worse.....

I hope the gum helps
"selma"

[Jary08]

Oh ive got antibiotics for the UTI...have had tonnes of them so i know the drill lol.

Ill try the gum actually. My throat isnt as bad today but its really decreased my appitite. have had a small piece of toast this morning but i dont really fancy anything else :S

I elevate my head in bed but makes no difference.

Thanks for the info x

[selmaS]

Hi and welcome to teh GERD forum.

U can get gerd from not eating as well as eating the wrong foods.

Try eating 4 or 5 small meals a day......avoid acidic foods and dairy.

U may also want to talk to ur local Pharmacist to see what he recommends for the symptoms u r having....this way u can have something that may help/work until u see ur dr.

Try chewing gum...the saliva helps break down the acids....I try and chew sugarless gum....and I avoid mint as it affects me.

Did u elevate the head of ur bed?...this can also help.

Drink as much water as possible and hopefully ur dr will give u an antibiotic for the UTI.

Post an update after ur dr visti friday.

"selma"