Does anyone feel like they can't take much more?! - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

cl84 · 01-06-2008, 09:27 AM

Some days I feel like I can hardly make it through the day. The only time I am not affected is when I am sleeping. I take Trazodone for migraine prevention and it is the only thing that helps me sleep. Otherwise I would be feeling rotten all through the night, too. I am beginning to find that just getting up for work is a chore, much less getting through the whole work day!

It just amazes me that this illness causes us so much grief! How do all of you cope every day?!

jbsim · 01-06-2008, 04:06 PM

I feel like that often.

flowergirl2day · 01-06-2008, 04:18 PM

Sometimes when my eyes water from the tickle in the throat and a person or a coworker asks me if I am allright, I want to cry FOR REAL!!! I am sick of saying that I am indeed allright when I am not.
It gets really frustrating at times. Interestingly, sometimes the symptoms do not bother me that much. Could I be getting used to being like this? The choking, when it happens, is another story. I don't think I will ever get used to that!

CharBerry · 01-06-2008, 06:12 PM

Yep. And today was one of those days. Maybe I have a sinus infection? It's so confusing when you can't breath, can't stop coughing, choke on yogurt, ears plugged, sinus and so much draingage, I think I might drown. Felt sick at my stomach and head hurts (maybe from coughing so much) but main reason I think this is LPR related is that if I try to eat or drink "anything" it feels stuck or soon will feel like it's floating back up. Not always this bad so I know I'll make it. Hopefully. I've been so worried that my voice is going to go. I sound like Willie Nelson already (no offense because I love Willie) Real nasal and watery sounding.

Going to get in the steam and see if that will help. I'm the same in that "usually" I can sleep ok. Last night was bad but I must confess I ate a chili dog yesterday. Like I said, yogurt sticks in my throat today. I still can't figure out for the life of me WHY some days are so much better than others when I eat the same things, do the same things, take my meds. I can just wake up either good or bad and that's stressful not knowing how you're going to feel when you do wake up. I try to keep a positive attitude and only complain to you guys but to think I've been this way for so many years and wonder if it will be this way forever?

Charla

flowergirl2day · 01-06-2008, 06:29 PM

Thanks for sharing, Charla. Same here. I NEVER complain at home or at work. I just pretend everything is fine. Hubby does not want to hear any complaints, because he believes my many medications are the root of all my problems anyway. It's great to be able to vent! Everyone understands, because they are going through the same thing.

I too eat things I shouldn't and occassionally have a glass of wine, (or two, if I am really bad!) knowing I'll have to pay the price later. I think it's well worth it though because it makes me feel alive and normal. When you refuse a drink, others think there's something wrong with you, though being on multiple meds makes a really good excuse not to drink.
I sound terrible over the PA and find myself avoiding the paging. My voice is deep, scratchy and manly for some reason. I always clear my throat beforehand but it does not help much. I know exactly how you feel! It's great knowing there are others dealing with the same issues. I hope you'll have a better day tomorrow.

flowergirl