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Posted 9/3/2006 12:39 PM (GMT -7)
I am wondering if I was misdiagnosed with GERD and this is another part of the allergic/asthma/sinusitis complex.  I stopped taking the nexium and moved down to zantac.  When I saw the GI doctor he said to stop taking the zantac.  There has been absolutely no difference. 

Yesterday I forgot to take the flonase nasal spray and found it very irritating when I took it later in the day.  I have decided to stop taking it for a while to see CAN I GET ANY RELIEF FROM constant sore throat, bad taste in mouth and dry throat.

I know I do mouth breathing which is bad and causes dry mouth.  I try not to do that.  I have lowered my caffeine intake which is also supposed to be bad for dry mouth.  I went and bought euchalyptus (spelling?) drops which I do find soothing.  Am trying to take in more water. Any thoughts?

Posted 9/5/2006 11:10 AM (GMT -7)
well I went two or three days without the flonase stuff and my situation got worse. starting losing my voice and having a lot of difficulty swallowing. So now I know...got to take the old flonase stuff.
Posted 9/7/2006 5:26 PM (GMT -7)
Unfortunately we have to deal with bad side effects of our meds in order to feel better from another problem. It's a vicious cycle. Are you feeling any better?
Posted 9/8/2006 7:42 AM (GMT -7)
Yes, thank you red...the sun came out and I do feel better. Outdoor air is supposed to be better than indoor air so I went for a walk yesterday...also cleaned the inside on my car. I am not eating at night any more and have limited my caffeine to two cups a day. GERD rules are easier to follow than asthma rules, that's for sure. I have the wedge pillow on my bed...and it does cause more gravity. I tried to lift the bed up but that was a failure.
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