For the past 15 months I have been experiencing massive reflux when running. When I don't run, there is very little reflux. Running (and other cardiovascular activities) seem to set it off. The faster I run, the more I reflux. The more I reflux, the less I can breathe - sometimes gasping for air.
I've tried just about everything, diet (gluten free for 2-months, cutting out coffee/caffeine for months), core exercises, drugs (proton pump inhibitors, Baclofen), breathing exercises, and even strapping my torso attempting to "cinch" my lower esophageal sphincter. Nothing has worked. I do get some minor relief if I suck on a cough drop while running since it stimulates the salivary glands and I can swallow periodically while exercising. But I'm still refluxing like crazy.
Anyone else experience this? How did you "solve" the refluxing mystery or what coping mechanisms did you use to continue running?
Dave in VA
I've tried just about everything, diet (gluten free for 2-months, cutting out coffee/caffeine for months), core exercises, drugs (proton pump inhibitors, Baclofen), breathing exercises, and even strapping my torso attempting to "cinch" my lower esophageal sphincter. Nothing has worked. I do get some minor relief if I suck on a cough drop while running since it stimulates the salivary glands and I can swallow periodically while exercising. But I'm still refluxing like crazy.
Anyone else experience this? How did you "solve" the refluxing mystery or what coping mechanisms did you use to continue running?
Dave in VA