My December 29th doctor appointment went well. I actually walked further on my 6 minute walk than the last time. My husband and I discussed this with the doctor and we told him that we were concerned that it didn't really show the true evaluation of how I'm doing. It doesn't account for how I "feel" while doing the test. My heart was skipping and I had mild chest pain while doing the walk test. They only had my oxygen on 1liter and wouldn't turn it up. What's up with that??? So, the doctor said that I can do the test on 3 liters. YEA!

On January 11th, 2007 I went for a Swallow test because sometimes when I swallow (mostly water) it goes down the wrong hole. I end up coughing and choking. Now it's not all the time but it is a bit bothersome. Well, I ended up doing this swallow test because the doctor was concerned about aspirating and pneumonia.

I have to tell you that the Barium experience with the swallow test was at best massively disgusting. Unfortunately, it did NOT agree with my stomache. After the swallow test, I had to go for an Echocardiogram. When I was finally done with that, my husband looked at me and said that I looked like I was going to cry. I told him that I felt like I was going to throw up.

And, on the way home, I did. I threw up all the way home and at home and I couldn't eat or drink even water for almost 24 hours. So, Never again!!! No more barium. =o( It did show that I have acid reflux though.

Hello, I have been on oxygen for about 6 years, but I want to post a magic bullet for acid reflux. If you can mix a half of a 8 oz glass of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 water and drink it everyday instead of Prilosec, it works for most people, Google it and check it out. Hope this helps you

Really? Does it taste ok? :) I think homemade remedies are interesting. I just have to make sure it doesn't conflict with any other medications I take. Such as with my heart medication, I can't eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice... not that I would because it tastes gross to me! :P