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Hi joe, i'm taking the nat phos and arnica for my constipation and food intolerances probs if you rem but i have a problem and i and your advice i have an upper respiratory tract infection, badly ulcerated throat and red sore ear, my doctor has given me antibiotics to start me off and a prescription for more tomorrow as it is night time now, i feel like someone is sitting on my chest and restricted breathing i did have asthma years ago but i wouldn't treat it with the inhalers i just didn't use them and it eventually went away, but i'm feeling a bit anxious because of the feeling in my chest its dry constricted and sore when i breathe and a bit of a wheeze when i exhale, i really would prefer to get rid of it with homeopathic remedies i dont want it to interfere with my remedy for constipation and all, what do you think i should do or maybe take? she also told me to take ventolin which i dont want take eitherelainesmyth68 on 2006-08-22
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
I am glad that you refused to use the inhalers for your wheeze.
Your remedy is Nat Sulph 6c in the wet dose for your Asthma.
You can safely take the Nat Phos 6x after each meal dose 2 tablets and you should soon find that your other gastric problems and your badly ulcerated throat are history.
You must also use the Arnica 30c twice daily in the wet dose to get the optimum results for your various ailments.
Please report response in a week.
Your remedy is Nat Sulph 6c in the wet dose for your Asthma.
You can safely take the Nat Phos 6x after each meal dose 2 tablets and you should soon find that your other gastric problems and your badly ulcerated throat are history.
You must also use the Arnica 30c twice daily in the wet dose to get the optimum results for your various ailments.
Please report response in a week.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
You can also have a stock of Ars Alb 200c in pellets handy to be used if you get an Asthmatic attack when you cannot breathe. This will open the airway in about 15 minutes.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
I noticed that you were having a constriction in your chest when you posted.
You can use steam from an open electric kettle and this will help to open the airways into your lungs.
You can get the Ars Alb 200 tomorrow and the dose is 4-5 pellets under the tongue
You can use steam from an open electric kettle and this will help to open the airways into your lungs.
You can get the Ars Alb 200 tomorrow and the dose is 4-5 pellets under the tongue
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
Hi Joe,
I'm feeling worse today my chest feels like someone is sitting on it, will the remedies clear up the infection in my chest and should i forget the antibiotics? i havn't started them, i dont have asthma its years since i had an episode, its just the infection
I'm feeling worse today my chest feels like someone is sitting on it, will the remedies clear up the infection in my chest and should i forget the antibiotics? i havn't started them, i dont have asthma its years since i had an episode, its just the infection
elainesmyth68 last decade
It is obvious that you have some severe infection in your lungs and you must take an antibiotic immediately. I would advise you to take a Penicillin based AB like Amoxylline or an Azithromycin based antibiotic which are marketed under various brand names .
You can also take the Nat Sulph 6c in the wet dose if you already have it and use the Ars Alb in the dry dose if you cannot breathe with an Asthma attack.
You can also take the Nat Sulph 6c in the wet dose if you already have it and use the Ars Alb in the dry dose if you cannot breathe with an Asthma attack.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
thanks joe, for replying, the doctor on call last night gave me amoxicillin 500 and told me to take one every eight hours, i didn't want to take them till i talked to you first, i was also afraid of it affecting my remedy for constipation and all because its been a god send going to the toilet every day like normal people and i was afraid of it not working anymore, i never touch anti biotics i always let things clear up by themselves and since starting homeopathy thats what i prefer to use or natural remedies but to be honest this chest infection is really sore, i'm not going to take the inhaler i dont think it will serve any purpose, yesterday i took lycopodium 30c and arnica in the wet dose i was using with my nat phos and it helped my sore throat which should be in agony right now but its not, so the remedies have helped, just my chest is really the problem now, thanks for the quick reply joe x
elainesmyth68 last decade
The standard dosage for Amoxicillin is 500mg for the first dose and 250mg taken every 4 hours thereafter to make 3 doses per day. However if your doctor prescribed 2 doses per day of the drug but in 500mg do please follow his advice.
It is understood that you will take the drug for at least 4 days or till you feel much better. It is important to take the full course as otherwise the bacteria can start up again and the patient then has to take stronger drugs.
But the main requirement is that you take your drug ASAP to avoid any further damage to your lungs.
It is understood that you will take the drug for at least 4 days or till you feel much better. It is important to take the full course as otherwise the bacteria can start up again and the patient then has to take stronger drugs.
But the main requirement is that you take your drug ASAP to avoid any further damage to your lungs.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
Hi Joe, I do hope you get the chance to reply because i value your input, i started them anti biotics on tuesday for the upper respiratory tract infection ear and throat, and since i started them i've got worse, have to say i dont have the heaviness on my chest and breathing ok but my throat and ear are terrible and on top of that i have sore kidneys and ovary it has to be the anti biotics i was ok till then, and on top of all that, yesterday morning i took one of the anti biotics on an empty stomach and within twenty minutes i got a severe migraine, i was really sick and was up till four o clock in the morning trying to control it, i have it eased right now have been taking arnica which has helped but when i do get migraine it usually last for five days or so, on top of that i have my period so i'm having to deal with everything at once, my question is do you think it is all related because of the anti biotics and should i come off them, they make me feel ill? and any ideas for my migraine
elainesmyth68 last decade
You have not indicated what the antiobiotic is that you suspect as the cause of your many problems.
If you used Amoxicillin it is very unlikely that you would have had the reaction that you recorded.
You also stated that your throat and chest feel better.
I would strongly recommend that you keep on the full course of your antibiotic with the necessary precautions about not taking them on an empty stomach.
After you have finished your course, you can them start on the therapy for your Asthma.
If you used Amoxicillin it is very unlikely that you would have had the reaction that you recorded.
You also stated that your throat and chest feel better.
I would strongly recommend that you keep on the full course of your antibiotic with the necessary precautions about not taking them on an empty stomach.
After you have finished your course, you can them start on the therapy for your Asthma.
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
hi joe,
I wrote the name of the antibiotic in my last post it was amoxicillin 500mg, well just to let you know i was very ill after taking them five days and went to see the doctor on call and he told me to stop taking them immediately, i was having a reaction to them and they were causing more harm than good, i feel a lot better since stopping them
I wrote the name of the antibiotic in my last post it was amoxicillin 500mg, well just to let you know i was very ill after taking them five days and went to see the doctor on call and he told me to stop taking them immediately, i was having a reaction to them and they were causing more harm than good, i feel a lot better since stopping them
elainesmyth68 last decade
It is possible that your GERD may be the cause of the wheeze that you are experiencing. The connection between both has been the subject of some studies and I am copying one below which may be of interest:
GERD and Asthma
It is estimated that more than 75 percent of patients with asthma also experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). People with asthma are twice as likely to have GERD as those people who do not have asthma. Of those people with asthma, those who have a severe, chronic form that is resistant to treatment are most likely to also have GERD.
GERD is the backward flow of stomach acids into the esophagus. When this acid enters the lower part of the esophagus, it can produce a burning sensation, commonly referred to as heartburn. If left untreated, GERD can eventually lead to lung damage, esophageal ulcers, and in some instances Barretts esophagus, a condition that can eventually lead to esophageal cancer.
Does GERD cause asthma?
Although studies have shown a relationship between asthma and GERD, the exact relationship is uncertain. GERD may worsen asthma symptoms, however asthma and some asthma medications may worsen GERD symptoms. On the other hand, treating GERD often helps to also relieve asthma symptoms, further suggesting a relationship between the two conditions.
Doctors most often look at GERD as the cause of asthma when:
Asthma begins in adulthood
Asthma symptoms get worse after a meal, after exercise, at night or after lying down
Asthma doesnt respond to the standard asthma treatments.
How can GERD affect my asthma?
As previously mentioned, the exact link between the two conditions is uncertain. However, there are a few possibilities as to why GERD and asthma may coincide. One possibility is that the acid flow causes injury to the lining of the throat, airways and lungs, making inhalation difficult and often causing a persistent cough.
Another possibility for patients with GERD is that when acid enters the esophagus, a nerve reflex is triggered, causing the airways to narrow in order to prevent the acid from entering. This will cause a shortness of breath.
Aside from these possible relationships between asthma and GERD, one study showed there was an increase in the rate of GERD in patients with asthma who were treated with asthma medications known as beta-adrenergic bronchodilators. However, further studies must be done before the relationship between GERD and these drugs can be fully understood.
What should I do if I have asthma and GERD?
If you have both asthma and GERD, it is important that you consistently take any asthma medications your doctor has prescribed to you, as well as controlling your exposure to asthma triggers as much as possible.
Fortunately, many of the symptoms of GERD can be treated and/or prevented by taking steps to control or adjust personal behavior. Some of these steps include:
Raise the head of your bed by six inches to allow gravity to help keep the stomach's contents in the stomach. (Do not use pilesof pillows because this puts your body into a bent position that actually aggravates the condition by increasing pressure on the abdomen.)
Eat meals at least three to four hours before lying down, and avoid bedtime snacks.
Eat smaller meals with moderate portions of food.
Maintain a healthy weight to eliminate unnecessary intra-abdominal pressure caused by extra pounds.
Limit consumption of fatty foods, chocolate, peppermint, coffee, tea, colas, and alcohol - all of which relax the lower esophageal sphincter - and tomatoes and citrus fruits or juices, which contribute additional acid that can irritate the esophagus.
Give up smoking, which also relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter.
Wear loose belts and clothing.
Aside from these steps, over-the-counter antacids such as Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, Zantac, Tagamet, Pepcid, and Axid can often relieve GERD symptoms. However, if after two weeks these medications do not help with your symptoms, your doctor may need to prescribe medications that block or limit the amount of stomach acid your body produces. Under rare circumstances, GERD may only be treatable through surgery.
© Copyright 1995-2005 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All rights reserved
GERD and Asthma
It is estimated that more than 75 percent of patients with asthma also experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). People with asthma are twice as likely to have GERD as those people who do not have asthma. Of those people with asthma, those who have a severe, chronic form that is resistant to treatment are most likely to also have GERD.
GERD is the backward flow of stomach acids into the esophagus. When this acid enters the lower part of the esophagus, it can produce a burning sensation, commonly referred to as heartburn. If left untreated, GERD can eventually lead to lung damage, esophageal ulcers, and in some instances Barretts esophagus, a condition that can eventually lead to esophageal cancer.
Does GERD cause asthma?
Although studies have shown a relationship between asthma and GERD, the exact relationship is uncertain. GERD may worsen asthma symptoms, however asthma and some asthma medications may worsen GERD symptoms. On the other hand, treating GERD often helps to also relieve asthma symptoms, further suggesting a relationship between the two conditions.
Doctors most often look at GERD as the cause of asthma when:
Asthma begins in adulthood
Asthma symptoms get worse after a meal, after exercise, at night or after lying down
Asthma doesnt respond to the standard asthma treatments.
How can GERD affect my asthma?
As previously mentioned, the exact link between the two conditions is uncertain. However, there are a few possibilities as to why GERD and asthma may coincide. One possibility is that the acid flow causes injury to the lining of the throat, airways and lungs, making inhalation difficult and often causing a persistent cough.
Another possibility for patients with GERD is that when acid enters the esophagus, a nerve reflex is triggered, causing the airways to narrow in order to prevent the acid from entering. This will cause a shortness of breath.
Aside from these possible relationships between asthma and GERD, one study showed there was an increase in the rate of GERD in patients with asthma who were treated with asthma medications known as beta-adrenergic bronchodilators. However, further studies must be done before the relationship between GERD and these drugs can be fully understood.
What should I do if I have asthma and GERD?
If you have both asthma and GERD, it is important that you consistently take any asthma medications your doctor has prescribed to you, as well as controlling your exposure to asthma triggers as much as possible.
Fortunately, many of the symptoms of GERD can be treated and/or prevented by taking steps to control or adjust personal behavior. Some of these steps include:
Raise the head of your bed by six inches to allow gravity to help keep the stomach's contents in the stomach. (Do not use pilesof pillows because this puts your body into a bent position that actually aggravates the condition by increasing pressure on the abdomen.)
Eat meals at least three to four hours before lying down, and avoid bedtime snacks.
Eat smaller meals with moderate portions of food.
Maintain a healthy weight to eliminate unnecessary intra-abdominal pressure caused by extra pounds.
Limit consumption of fatty foods, chocolate, peppermint, coffee, tea, colas, and alcohol - all of which relax the lower esophageal sphincter - and tomatoes and citrus fruits or juices, which contribute additional acid that can irritate the esophagus.
Give up smoking, which also relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter.
Wear loose belts and clothing.
Aside from these steps, over-the-counter antacids such as Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, Zantac, Tagamet, Pepcid, and Axid can often relieve GERD symptoms. However, if after two weeks these medications do not help with your symptoms, your doctor may need to prescribe medications that block or limit the amount of stomach acid your body produces. Under rare circumstances, GERD may only be treatable through surgery.
© Copyright 1995-2005 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All rights reserved
♡ Joe De Livera last decade
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