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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 22, 2018 15:24:09 GMT -5
So I spent £180 and saw an ENT consultant privately (no tobacco for me for a few months!). Within 20 seconds he said I had globus pharangus - I think it's also known as GERD. Basically, silent reflux.
He looked at my throat and, pharynx and nasal cavity and all looked perfectly fine and clear. He was able to pretty much describe my symptoms before I did and, the best bit...when he asked if I smoked, and I said, 'I infrequently smoke a pipe,' he dismissed it as nothing.
So thanks for all your well-wishes and prayers. They have meant a lot to me.
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Post by zver on Aug 22, 2018 15:30:54 GMT -5
Glad to hear you are back to normal! Well at least healthy!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 15:32:47 GMT -5
Good news Andre! Hopefully you will be able to take those steps to help reduce and minimalize the GERD symptoms for in the future. Oh, and happy you moved forwards and saw a doctor. Some folks put it off and wait to the last moment before doing anything about a potential medical issue! Here's to a speedy recovery my friend...
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Post by oldcajun123 on Aug 22, 2018 15:37:36 GMT -5
 That’s goods news to me too, sucks when you don’t know, I’m a cancer survivor, of 20 yrs, Dr said make your will out, I’m still here, no one wants an old SOB like me. You feel light headed when you hear that kind of news, I know.! 
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 22, 2018 15:40:47 GMT -5
Good to have you back on the road to good health. Now you can truly enjoy your pipe.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 15:43:59 GMT -5
That’s goods news to me too, sucks when you don’t know, I’m a cancer survivor, of 20 yrs, Dr said make your will out, I’m still here, no one wants an old SOB like me. You feel light headed when you hear that kind of news, I know.! Don't be a thinking like that, cuz there's a good number of SOB' here that think differently oldcajun123  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 22, 2018 15:50:48 GMT -5
Cheers friends. I still have the discomfort, but knowing it's nothing sinister feels great. I didn't think there WAS anything sinister, but there's always that level of doubt, esp when I'm a pipe smoker. And oldcajun123, I'm glad to have a SOB like you here in the patch. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 15:55:41 GMT -5
Well, that makes me so happy! In fact, I have not had this much happiness since the pigs ate my little brother
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Post by peteguy on Aug 22, 2018 15:56:10 GMT -5
I have issues with certain Burley blends and heartburn. I have had heartburn issues my entire adult life. OTC meds, avoid those burleys and watch the number of pipes in a day is what I do.
Good Luck and good news.
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Post by Matthew on Aug 22, 2018 15:58:08 GMT -5
Good news indeed Paddy.
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Post by puffy on Aug 22, 2018 16:15:20 GMT -5
Great News..Good for you.
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Post by flybypipe on Aug 22, 2018 16:21:36 GMT -5
Very good news! I also suffer from GERD, but my symptom is hiccups. Nexium was prescribed to me and it worked, but I’m sure your doc is taking good care of you.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Aug 22, 2018 16:38:30 GMT -5
Excellent, LL! Now for some G&H Black Irish X Twist to get you back on track!
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 22, 2018 16:47:02 GMT -5
Excellent, LL! Now for some G&H Black Irish X Twist to get you back on track! I looked that up. Seems there's a whole load of g&h twists available for me... Like over 20. |
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Aug 22, 2018 16:51:24 GMT -5
Good to hear, nexium works wonders for my stomach, cant enjoy spicy food without it.
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Post by McWiggins on Aug 22, 2018 17:03:37 GMT -5
Today was an OK day at best. Now its a lot better! Congrats on the good news!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 17:31:01 GMT -5
Paddy, I’m very happy your throat issue was minor and you can still enjoy a pipe👍 But you were screwed out of 180 BoB....Quid...Lire...however you say it!!! I thought even in Ireland a specialist would not cost you anything out of pocket. I bet you don’t spend 180 quid on tobacco a year!!
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 22, 2018 17:39:14 GMT -5
Paddy, I’m very happy your throat issue was minor and you can still enjoy a pipe👍 But you were screwed out of 180 BoB....Quid...Lire...however you say it!!! I thought even in Ireland a specialist would not cost you anything out of pocket. I bet you don’t spend 180 quid on tobacco a year!! Nowhere near it. But that's the price of going private... And for peace of mind. I could have waited 2 years but I would have gone spare. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 17:41:34 GMT -5
Glad to hear it wasn't serious, LL. Does GERD explain your limited sense of taste?
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Post by slowroll on Aug 22, 2018 17:43:53 GMT -5
Good news Paddy! I occasionally have a reflux issue, and just plain old Bicarb does the trick for me almost instantly. Hopefully you can do somethng simple also.
Really--2 years to see a specialist thru National Health?
Hey, BTW, if you're spending less than 180 quid per annum on tobacco you're not smoking enough!
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 22, 2018 17:48:20 GMT -5
Good news Paddy! I occasionally have a reflux issue, and just plain old Bicarb does the trick for me almost instantly. Hopefully you can do something simple also. see, that did the trick for me too, instantaneously... This time not so much. However, there can be scar tissue form over time with GERD. But the ent consultant would have seen that. He said it's a sensory thing. There's nothing actually there but it feels like there is. |
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Post by slomo on Aug 22, 2018 18:08:26 GMT -5
Good for you, glad you got a good report. It was wise to spring for a private doctor and get the problem dealt with.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 18:19:23 GMT -5
Paddy, I’m very happy your throat issue was minor and you can still enjoy a pipe👍 But you were screwed out of 180 BoB....Quid...Lire...however you say it!!! I thought even in Ireland a specialist would not cost you anything out of pocket. I bet you don’t spend 180 quid on tobacco a year!! Nowhere near it. But that's the price of going private... And for peace of mind. I could have waited 2 years but I would have gone spare. I don’t blame you at all, I too would not have waited 2 year to see an ENT specialist. Now you also have peace of mind....worth every penny👍👍 |
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Post by scrooge on Aug 22, 2018 18:46:05 GMT -5
That's great news Paddy. So what are we all going to smoke an what time to celebrate.?
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 23, 2018 0:29:08 GMT -5
Happy ur ok👍
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Post by trailboss on Aug 23, 2018 0:47:32 GMT -5
Make sure you keep the acid reflux in check, acid can cause problems with the upper respiratory, and bring on a higher risk of cancer.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Aug 23, 2018 0:52:33 GMT -5
So I spent £180 and saw an ENT consultant privately (no tobacco for me for a few months!). Within 20 seconds he said I had globus pharangus - I think it's also known as GERD. Basically, silent reflux. He looked at my throat and, pharynx and nasal cavity and all looked perfectly fine and clear. He was able to pretty much describe my symptoms before I did and, the best bit...when he asked if I smoked, and I said, 'I infrequently smoke a pipe,' he dismissed it as nothing. So thanks for all your well-wishes and prayers. They have meant a lot to me. I've had globus, LL. Globus can also be caused by other things, like anxiety. Mine cleared up in a few months. I am glad you are doing better. Congrats. |
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Post by antb on Aug 23, 2018 2:25:09 GMT -5
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 23, 2018 3:08:46 GMT -5
Make sure you keep the acid reflux in check, acid can cause problems with the upper respiratory, and bring on a higher risk of cancer. Cheers Charlie - I wonder how many who have got pharyngeal cancer from acid reflux but who smoke a pipe, have the cancer blamed on the pipe and not the reflux. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 23, 2018 3:10:02 GMT -5
That's great news Paddy. So what are we all going to smoke an what time to celebrate.? I'm going to try a proper bowl of royal yacht...but not for a while cos it's pouring out of the heavens. Has been pretty miserable weather for the last few days. |
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That’s goods news to me too, sucks when you don’t know, I’m a cancer survivor, of 20 yrs, Dr said make your will out, I’m still here, no one wants an old SOB like me. You feel light headed when you hear that kind of news, I know.! 
