I started a trial of Claritin several weeks ago and it seems to be helping some of my gut problems to a degree. As mentioned in the past, I have a history of many years of extreme GERD with coughing and burping (like a very pitiful cartoon character, not like a human). I cough to the point of gasping, gagging, and on rare occasion, vomiting. When I burp, it relieves the coughing. I also bring up very white stuff that, according to an ENT who examined my vocal cords, is from my gut and has singed my vocal cords. I have been tested twice for seasonal allergies and I don't have them. I do not have a post-nasal drip.
I believe that I have the same issue in my small intestine, stomach and esophagus that I have in my large intestine. Claratin seems to help the coughing and gagging to a degree. Between the complete elimination of my “offenders” and Claritin, the coughing and burping have become much more livable.
My bathroom activity is also going fairly well with 3 mg of Entocort and a very careful diet.
PS If this is a double post, sorry. I tried to post earlier and it seems that id didn't go through.
Claratin Update
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