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Diagnosed for Esophagatis Stage 1

> Name - Darth

> Age - 32

> Sex - Male

> Country - Virginia, USA ( East Coast )

> Climate - Cold, Pleasant, Warm, Cold

> What exactly is happening ?

I started commuting for work since May 2008 and I commute weekly between NY-DC. So my lifestyle is constantly in motion.
I try to maintain regular diet but my travel makes it harder.
I have had a history of frequent complains of cough and cold and I am prone to cold and cough

> The history of problem is as follows:

Last year (2008) in July-August, I started experiencing coughing and cold.
Initially for few days I did not take any action thinking its regular cold and cough and it will go away.
It did not go away it kept on coming up now and then and not consistent.
Then I started some cold medicines ( Homeopathy ), ( Adusol - Indian Cough Remedy ) for a few days it felt like subsiding but then resurfaced.
My diet changed during those days. Spicy Indian food everyday
I used to eat lot of chocolates [I would finish a packet of 'Twix' a chocolate coated biscuits in 2 hours just sitting on my desk]
This went on for few months 2-3 months. I would cough everynow and then. White frothy phlegm sometimes
Then I visited doctor and he prescribed me Z-PAC ( Azythromycin ). I completed that does of Z-PAC.
By now cough had gotten more severe and I used to cough a lot and lot of wheezing when I breath in.
Used to experience mild acidity sometimes

Then I visited a Pulmonary Specialist since i was coughing I thought I had breathing related problem.
The Specialist then diagnosed correctly and prescribed me PentaPrazole ( A Proton Pump Inhibitor - PPI ).

I did not take that medicine because I read a lot about it and people had horrific experinces and
complained that they had to remain on PPI for more then 5-7 years.

I consulted a homeopath and he advised me to take
Nux. Vomica -30 at Night - 4 pills
Sulph -30 Early morning - 4 pills (before breakfast)

Observations on those medicine:
Evening after I take nux vomica, I get little relief.
In Mornings Sulphur does not seem to have any effect ( last 3 days )

But then treatment did not continue.

I recently had an endoscopy done and found out that I have a Stage 1 Esophagitis and Doctor has again prescribed me Kapidex ( Another PPI )


> What happens to me ?

I get a MILD burning sensation in my chest between the chest & stomach
I get a rasping sound in my chest whenever I breathe during this acidity attack
Prolonged coughing. I get phlegm but its generally white and frothy, Doctor said irritation of Esophagus is causing my cough
I have to clear my throat every 2 minutes , Doctor said It could be something called silent acidity
I get this cough bout generally during evenings or at night. ( Today I had to wake up at 6 am because I was coughing in my sleep


> How does this affect me ?

Cannot go out much and have dinner with friends. Cannot dine outside.

> How does it feel like ?

It feels like I am up against something really bad and I dont know what will happen.

> What comes to my mind ?

It feels like I have suddenly become really old and am stuck with medications all my life.

> The situation that had a big effect on Me ?

Constant fear that I might lose my job, and on the otherhand I dont like to commute somuch for work so feel like leaving the job and getting a local job

> How did that feel like ?

Feels like I am stuck and helpless against all the odds


> Current medicine that I am taking:
Kapidex

> Family back ground

Mother and father retired
Mother has Thyroid problem.
Father is heart patient.

> Qualification of patient
Software Engineer.

>Nature of working
Sedentary, working on Desk whole day

> Desire and aversions
Strong desire for chocolates
Strong sexual urges

> Dislikes:
Dislike cold air blowing on the back of my neck and ears

> Aggravations ( increase my symptoms ):

Chocolate
Tea
Milk
Icecream
Pineapple
Onions
Late Spicy food


>Physical symptoms:

Dandruff in hair
Dry scalp



I feel lost. I have faith in Homeopathy medicine but here in US, I have very little access to Homeopaths.

I would appreciate if any knowledgeable Homoepath can guide me.
 
  swatkat1976 on 2009-06-23
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
day 1
please take three doses of phosphorus 30c at a gap of 4 hours

day 2 to day 10
please take 2 tablets each of the following bio-chemic medicines 4 times a day at a gap of 4 hours
kali mur 6x
natrum sulph 6x

Please follow homeo restrictions like no coffee, no raw onion/garlic, no strong perfumes, no junk food, no pickles, no ice-cream, don't eat or drink anything within 30 minutes before or after taking medicine.

Please report after 10 days.
 
kadwa last decade
Thank you for the response,

I will start the medications as soon as they are available to me.
 
swatkat1976 last decade
Hi,

I have started taking the medicines since last 7 days.

I see that my heartburn / cough reduces after i take Kali Mur and Nat Sulph.

But it does not look like the occurance has reduced enough. Should I continue to take the medications ?

I do feel better after taking the dose.

Please advise.

Thanks
 
swatkat1976 last decade
Please continue with the medication for the next 5 days and report back.
 
kadwa last decade
Hi Kadwa,

Thanks for the input and I have continued taking Kali Mur 6x and Natrum Sulph 6x and here is my observation after taking medicine for few more days.

I have stopped taking Kapidex ( the PPI ) medicines.

So as of today, my acidity has improved a little bit but I still experience coughing during evenings.

I am not sure which one works better for me Kali Mur or Nat Sulph but whenever I start coughing, taking the medicine gives me some relief.

Also would like to mention that my regurgitation has not reduced much. I still throw up food often after my meal.

I still do not consume any of the foods that I mentioned earlier

Please let me know what do i need to do further.

Thanks,
Binoy
 
swatkat1976 last decade
We will repeat our earlier plan for the next 10 days. We are adding natrum phos 6x. After 10 days depending on the symptoms we will decide about moving to the higher potency of phosphorus.

day 1
please take three doses of phosphorus 30c at a gap of 4 hours

day 2 to day 10
please take 2 tablets each of the following bio-chemic medicines 4 times a day at a gap of 4 hours
kali mur 6x
natrum sulph 6x
natrum phos 6x

Please follow homeo restrictions like no coffee, no raw onion/garlic, no strong perfumes, no junk food, no pickles, no ice-cream, don't eat or drink anything within 30 minutes before or after taking medicine.

Please report after 10 days.
 
kadwa last decade
Hi,

I have taken the prescribed medicine for 10 days, but the problem ( acid reflux and Coughin ) keep coming back intermittently .

Some days are good ( no coughing, no acidity ) some days are bad. I cough in morning and evening.

Please advise.

Thanks
 
swatkat1976 last decade
day 1
please take three doses of phosphorus 200c at a gap of 4 hours

day 2 to day 15
please take 2 tablets each of the following bio-chemic medicines 3 times a day at a gap of 4 hours
kali mur 6x
natrum sulph 6x
natrum phos 6x

Please follow homeo restrictions like no coffee, no raw onion/garlic, no strong perfumes, no junk food, no pickles, no ice-cream, don't eat or drink anything within 30 minutes before or after taking medicine.

Please report after 15 days.
 
kadwa last decade

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