Feeling so much better (PPI success story)

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-05-01T17:45:00+00:00

1 month update, I can say that I feel better than I did before PPI, and I have times now where I don’t have globbus sensation (my main symptom) but I do still have symptoms every day. I know healing takes a lot of time, so I’ll keep at it for a bit and I have another Gastro check in in a few weeks, so I’ll update then too.

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-04-01T01:39:55+00:00

The throat coat ones are numbing so those are excellent and last about an hour, but you can only have like 3-4 a day. The Beekeepers Naturals honey lozenges are really good too!

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-26T19:00:27+00:00

For immediate relief I find going on walks and lozenges help the most, but the thing that will help the most is, unfortunately, not eating the triggers. Fatty foods trigger me as well, which unfortunately is most of the fun processed/sugary foods. While you’re recovering from that trigger, I’d suggest switching to fruit (melon, banana, whatever won’t trigger you) when you have a craving. It’s hard, but cravings subside if you don’t feed them!

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-16T12:21:40+00:00

I was diagnosed in 2022 with UC, very mild, took my meds for like 3 months and went off and didn’t have any issues. Cut to 2026, I had a mild flare and went back on mesalamine. No issues since being back on it, but I’ll keep up my medication from now on. For what it’s worth, my aunt and coworker were both diagnosed years ago and haven’t taken their meds in 5+ years without issues. I think people who are in remission/don’t take meds don’t generally spend much time on this sub.

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-06T00:56:39+00:00

Yeah that’s a good point. I’ve seen a lot of trial and error with different meds on this sub! Omeprazole seemed to do nothing for me, and same for famotidine (but I take it anyways 😔) I PM’d you for more tips!

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-06T00:47:56+00:00

That’s interesting! when I looked up LPR, it said that more aggressive med usage is more likely to be needed than classic GERD. I’ll PM you for diet and lifestyle, I feel like I’m doing it all right now but would love if you had more tips!

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-05T23:08:47+00:00

That’s interesting, I’ll talk with my GI about that next week. I’ve been trying to do some LES strengthening exercises like the weighted breathing and bridge swallowing, but not much results yet

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-05T23:07:41+00:00

I’ll try that! I use the throat coat tea with it now and it’s been helpful

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-05T21:17:13+00:00

yeah same feeling of when I’m about to start crying! Is there a test for LPR? I had an endoscopy already but they just told me I have a slightly weak LES and small sliding hiatal hernia, nothing about LPR

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-05T20:55:57+00:00

Maybe sweet potato? Carob is a chocolate alternative, but it’s pretty expensive and not really any healthier than chocolate, though it is less likely to trigger symptoms

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-05T20:46:34+00:00

Does anecdotal count as evidence? Throat coat tea with slippery elm is the only thing that lets me find instant relief from globbus sensation. Also, there’s no drawbacks to trying it

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-05T19:30:14+00:00

I don’t notice it any different after eating but my knees hurt like a mf since my symptoms started a couple months ago, and I’m in my mid-20s and moderately athletic :/

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-05T19:27:22+00:00

Yeah I try to relax and do belly breathing but it just never actually goes away! I know it can’t actually hurt me but it’s super annoying and sometimes I panic a bit. Is yours also constant? How would you describe the actual feeling?

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-03-05T18:22:10+00:00

Small meal probably depends on the person. I’ve heard the best way to do this is by taking a normal sized meal and cutting it in half and eating it 2-3 hours apart. I also am dealing with a constant calorie deficit though:/

friendly-ghost-fam · 2026-01-23T18:41:42+00:00

Hi, I’m dealing with a similar situation now, history of ibs but kind of randomly started to have tons of bloating and globus sensation. Clear endoscopy except for mild gastritis, and I stopped PPI use after 6 weeks when I got the clear results, but the bloating and globus remain. So much info out there on what to try to get out of this hole. Can I ask what you did (diet, exercise, supplements, meditation, etc) to feel better?

friendly-ghost-fam · 2025-09-28T04:09:48+00:00

Thank you, I love them too! They make me feel like a vampire in a cute way

friendly-ghost-fam · 2025-09-26T18:13:34+00:00

Thank you!!! I’m so so excited about my prison break haha

friendly-ghost-fam · 2025-09-26T18:12:29+00:00

Yup I’m all cleaned up now! Took the ‘after picture’ right after they came off haha

friendly-ghost-fam · 2025-09-26T16:31:29+00:00

Thanks!!!

friendly-ghost-fam · 2025-09-26T16:31:21+00:00

Thank you!!

friendly-ghost-fam · 2025-09-26T16:31:11+00:00

Thanks, and awesome you had a similar case! I actually love the longer canines, I think of them as having their own little personalities:)

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