Constant cough and sour mouth

[gigi969]

I have been diagnosed with GERD, I constantly have a sour tasting mouth every day. I am always sick with bronchitis due to all the mucus. I have been to 3 ENT doctors, gastrenologist. I have done almost every test out there including taking out my tonsils to see if that would stop my constant sicknesses. I had a camera put down my throat to check my stomach. I want to know what is the next step?


This discussion is related to Coughing due to Acid Reflux.

[deedee196446]

and in addition to that i raised the upper part of my bed by 6 inches

[deedee196446]

i also have that bad, bitter taste in my mouth.  i was diagnosed with acid reflux in december.  i was given a combination of pariet and motilium.  it improved a little.  but do you know what helped a lot?  10 glasses of water a day.  

[gigi969]

Yes I do have pain under my ribcage. I am more concerned about the constant sore throat, coughing and bad heartburn. I have the constant bad taste in my mouth. I find that my tongue constantly stays whitish. My doctor has put me on Dexilant 60mg once a day for 2 weeks and it has not helped at all.

[Italiana425]

Gigi do you also have a slight pain....under your ribcage that cames on once in a while.  just annoying but not painful.

[Italiana425]

yes I agree, eating out is your worst enemy.  I try not to order any fried foods, a bake potato instead or grilled chicken with salads.  Yes I agree about herbel  tea being easy on the stomach.  My wickness is coffee....I cut back to almost none, actually didn't have any for days and it didn't seem to make a difference.  I am not a soda drinker at all, usually water to drink.  I will try the walk and the tea with my food.  I restorted myself on Prolisec because I was tired of the burning in my throat and that seemed to help, but I hate medicines.  Can you suggest anything natural?  I have to say no to whine now too grrrrrr I am Italian and love a glass of red wine during dinner. No whine for months now.
God Bless...

[Italiana425]

yes I agree, eating out is your worst enemy.  I try not to order any fried foods, a bake potato instead or grilled chicken with salads.  Yes I agree about herbel  tea being easy on the stomach.  My wickness is coffee....I cut back to almost none, actually didn't have any for days and it didn't seem to make a difference.  I am not a soda drinker at all, usually water to drink.  I will try the walk and the tea with my food.  I restorted myself on Prolisec because I was tired of the burning in my throat and that seemed to help, but I hate medicines.  Can you suggest anything natural?  I have to say no to whine now too grrrrrr I am Italian and love a glass of red wine during dinner. No whine for months now.
God Bless...

[kev543]

eating out is your enemy. The crap they put in thoughs foods are what is causing the problem in the first place. try eating more organic foods and drink hot herbel tea with your meals rather than cold drinks. it will help your body digest the food better and faster. if you can find the time go for a 30 min walk after you eat and that will also help. don't eat big meals at night and be sure to eat 3hrs before you go to bed. hope that helps.

[Italiana425]

I have that taste in my mouth but it's not sour, just acidy.  This drives me crazy, the only time it stops is when I eat.  I also have this pain on my left side below my ribcage and sometimes on the other side too, but not as often and usually after I eat.  I have been dealing with this for years, but this year has gotten worse.  I don't like to take medicines because of the long term sideeffects, but it looks like I must to have any relief.  I don't have any cough.  It's sooo hard to eat out....it drives me totally crazy.

[chookstar]

what were the results of the camera?? i have gerd & just had the camera done & now have been told i have gastritis,i also have a constant cough some days its like a bark then it will go to a light cough,i also have the sour taste as well :( there are so many of us suffering from this i never knew it was so popular lol