cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/53384747
I mentioned in another post (mot everyday but often enough its an impediment socially)
That I sometimes have fits of feeling the urge to clear my throat and someone mentioned silent reflux. I just saw the throat dr and he said to take gaviscon (alginic acid) and to pursue the allergy shots I mentioned i was considering.
What other measures should i take to reduce or eliminate reflux? I also have an adjustable bed so im assuming its good to have it slightly sloping downwards so the head is highest and body is on a downwards slope with feet at lowest
Actual experience heartburn is quite rare for me altho I always kept Tums around and recently invested in a bottle of Gaviscon tablets
Thanks :). There are two test (I know of): a blood test that looks for gluten antibodies (this one can sometimes give a false negative), and an intestinal biopsy (100% accurate). In any case, is extremely important that you don’t go in a gluten free diet beforehand, to avoid masking the symptoms. I mean, a celiac with a perfect diet, won’t have antibodies nor damage in the interstines, making boths test useless.
Thanks for the tip, Ill let my dr know and see if he can refer it out.
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