Oh, No!!!!!

longknocker · 09-17-2009, 05:53 PM

Well, Inmates, I've done it now. Let myself go too long. Thought I had a persistent cold with chronic cough, sore throat, and occasional heartburn. Saw an ENT friend of mine today and He diagnosed me with "Acid Reflux"! Apparently one of the common symptons is a constant need to clear your throat and "hoarseness", as well as sore throat. He put me on some antibiotics, steroids, bronchodilators for my chest, and Nexium. Recommendations are:

1. Lose any extra weight. (Need to definitely do that!)
2. Don't work out near bedtime. (What's a "Workout"?)

3. Limit alcohol, caffeine, and fizzy beverages. (Is there anything else you can drink?)
4. Don't Smoke!

Just thought I would pass this along for any inmates who might be having similar symptoms.

Thanks for listening!

Greg

The Professor · 09-17-2009, 06:04 PM

Hope all of this can clear up sooner rather than later, Greg. It's amazing how much even drinking more water can help with things like this.

Take care!!!!!

longknocker · 09-17-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

Hope all of this can clear up sooner rather than later, Greg. It's amazing how much even drinking more water can help with things like this.

Take care!!!!!

Thanks, Dokk! Need to definitely do that!

bigloo · 09-17-2009, 06:12 PM

First, those steroids will do wonders (seriously, I have bad allergies which cause tract inflamation and roids knocks it down fast!). Next, as pointed out, drink water. Also, if you must smoke, do not smoke close to bedtime and take a hot shower before bed everynight (and stay in there, let the steam be your friend). I know this sounds like wives tails, but believe me it helps (not a cure by any means, but DOES help). Alot of stomach problems can be caused by **** running down your throat, the steam shower cleans that crap right up.

DPD6030 · 09-17-2009, 06:20 PM

Get better soon Greg. Don't give up smoking. As a matter of fact every doctor I've spoken with over my lifetime I've come across those who tell us not to smoke but then I see them smoking. WTF?

NCRadioMan · 09-17-2009, 06:46 PM

Put some blocks of wood under the headboard of your bed so your head and torso is above your feet when you sleep. Let gravity work.

captain53 · 09-17-2009, 06:52 PM

Hell I could have saved you a trip to the Dr, does not matter what is wrong with you they always say loose weight, quit drinking and quit smoking is the cure.

Hope you get better soon!

kenstogie · 09-17-2009, 07:10 PM

If I'd taken my doctor's advice and quit smoking when he advised me to, I wouldn't have lived to go to his funeral," George Burns.

68TriShield · 09-17-2009, 07:25 PM

Start taking this,I have been taking it for three years.
Thus far,I have not been sick once.No chest cold,no sinus things.no flu.
Now I don't wake up every morning wanting to do 100 push ups,but I have not been sick...period.

http://www.embriahealth.com/epicor.asp

G G · 09-17-2009, 07:29 PM

Sorry to hear that Greg.

hotreds · 09-17-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Now I don't wake up every morning wanting to do 100 push ups,but I have not been sick...period.

When the Hell do you ever feel like doing 100 push ups upon awakening???!!!

longknocker · 09-17-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPD6030

Get better soon Greg. Don't give up smoking. As a matter of fact every doctor I've spoken with over my lifetime I've come across those who tell us not to smoke but then I see them smoking. WTF?

Not "Quitting" for good, just a short term, hopefully!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Put some blocks of wood under the headboard of your bed so your head and torso is above your feet when you sleep. Let gravity work.

Done!

longknocker · 09-17-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain53

Hell I could have saved you a trip to the Dr, does not matter what is wrong with you they always say loose weight, quit drinking and quit smoking is the cure.

Hope you get better soon!

Good Points! Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenstogie

If I'd taken my doctor's advice and quit smoking when he advised me to, I wouldn't have lived to go to his funeral," George Burns.

But, then, I'm not George Burns.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Start taking this,I have been taking it for three years.
Thus far,I have not been sick once.No chest cold,no sinus things.no flu.
Now I don't wake up every morning wanting to do 100 push ups,but I have not been sick...period.

http://www.embriahealth.com/epicor.asp

Thanks, Dave!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggainey

Sorry to hear that Greg.

Thanks!

longknocker · 09-17-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotreds

When the Hell do you ever feel like doing 100 push ups upon awakening???!!!

The only people I know are The Admiral & Dokk!

kelmac07 · 09-17-2009, 07:53 PM

Sorry to hear Greg...here's to a speedy recovery.

hotreds · 09-17-2009, 07:57 PM

Ditto- feel better soon! If you have "acid reflux" I'm surprised it was not suggested to take a couple antacids before going to bed!

longknocker · 09-17-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotreds

Ditto- feel better soon! If you have "acid reflux" I'm surprised it was not suggested to take a couple antacids before going to bed!

That, Too; but he told me to be sure and take Nexium 1hr before evening meal. According to Him, it works much better in the evening before going to bed. You're standing on your feet most of the time in the mornings, so the reflux doesn't bother you as much.

cort · 09-17-2009, 08:38 PM

That sucks Greg!! Keep your head up buddy I am sure all will be well soon.

09-17-2009, 09:34 PM

Get well soon, Greg!! I hate to hear that your feeling ill, my friend.

MedicCook · 09-17-2009, 10:48 PM

Get well soon Greg. As far as the no smoking part, I don't think I would be able to follow that request.

09-17-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Oh, No!!!!! Well, Inmates, I've done it now. Let myself go too long. Thought I had a persistent cold with chronic cough, sore throat, and occasional heartburn. Saw an ENT friend of mine today and He diagnosed me with "Acid Reflux"! Apparently one of the common symptons is a constant need to clear your throat and "hoarseness", as well as sore throat. He put me on some antibiotics, steroids, bronchodilators for my chest, and Nexium. Recommendations are: 1. Lose any extra weight. (Need to definitely do that!) 2. Don't work out near bedtime. (What's a "Workout"?) 3. Limit alcohol, caffeine, and fizzy beverages. (Is there anything else you can drink?) 4. Don't Smoke! Just thought I would pass this along for any inmates who might be having similar symptoms. Thanks for listening! Greg

09-17-2009, 06:04 PM	#2
The Professor i wish i was geRRy... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,703 Trading: (7)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Hope all of this can clear up sooner rather than later, Greg. It's amazing how much even drinking more water can help with things like this. Take care!!!!! __________________ ~Dokk Join the CA Lottery (clicky). It's fun!!!

09-17-2009, 06:12 PM	#4
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! First, those steroids will do wonders (seriously, I have bad allergies which cause tract inflamation and roids knocks it down fast!). Next, as pointed out, drink water. Also, if you must smoke, do not smoke close to bedtime and take a hot shower before bed everynight (and stay in there, let the steam be your friend). I know this sounds like wives tails, but believe me it helps (not a cure by any means, but DOES help). Alot of stomach problems can be caused by **** running down your throat, the steam shower cleans that crap right up.

09-17-2009, 06:20 PM	#5
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Get better soon Greg. Don't give up smoking. As a matter of fact every doctor I've spoken with over my lifetime I've come across those who tell us not to smoke but then I see them smoking. WTF?

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NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Put some blocks of wood under the headboard of your bed so your head and torso is above your feet when you sleep. Let gravity work. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

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captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Hell I could have saved you a trip to the Dr, does not matter what is wrong with you they always say loose weight, quit drinking and quit smoking is the cure. Hope you get better soon!

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kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! If I'd taken my doctor's advice and quit smoking when he advised me to, I wouldn't have lived to go to his funeral," George Burns. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

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68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Start taking this,I have been taking it for three years. Thus far,I have not been sick once.No chest cold,no sinus things.no flu. Now I don't wake up every morning wanting to do 100 push ups,but I have not been sick...period. http://www.embriahealth.com/epicor.asp

09-17-2009, 07:29 PM	#10
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Sorry to hear that Greg.

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Sorry to hear Greg...here's to a speedy recovery. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Ditto- feel better soon! If you have "acid reflux" I'm surprised it was not suggested to take a couple antacids before going to bed! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! That sucks Greg!! Keep your head up buddy I am sure all will be well soon.

09-17-2009, 09:34 PM	#19
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Get well soon, Greg!! I hate to hear that your feeling ill, my friend.

09-17-2009, 10:48 PM	#20
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Oh, No!!!!! Get well soon Greg. As far as the no smoking part, I don't think I would be able to follow that request. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff