Replied by Teresa (Frederick, Md) on 10/07/2012
Hi Paul, I have suffered from EE and EG for many years, but did not know what is was until the past year. My 23 year old daughter was diagnosed this past year as well with EE.
I'm not sure what treatment you have done, but if you are interested in a non-prescription holistic approach that has helped us, then you may consider this natural whole food and supplement treatment.
We went on a moderate protein, high fat (good fats like coconut oil, real butter, extra virgin olive oil), and low carbohydrate diet using organic meats, oils and vegetables as much as possible. We also took theraputic levels of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, B complex, extra B1 & B3, C, D, E, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium citrate, as well as cod liver oil and fish oil supplements.
Many of these supplements are anti-inflammatory and reduced the inflammation in the esophagus which helped with swallowing. We tried to take as many of these in liquid or powder form as possible. Those we couldn't, we tried to find the smallest capsules possible and/or crushed them and added them to food.
Since we have made these changes, neither of us have had any more choking spells and/or vomiting. I haven't had the stomach pain and severe diahrrea either. It has been about seven months since I have had a choking spell and vomiting. My energy has increased, seasonal allergy attacks have decreased, and my immune system has improved greatly. Other health problems with high blood pressure, low blood sugar, headaches, etc improved significantly as well. Hope this is helpful.
Well wishes, Teresa
Replied by Dudeoflife (Chicago, Il, Usa) on 04/15/2013
If you haven't giving up alcohol completely, I urge you to try. I was diagnosed with a mild case of Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Every couple months, I would have an episode where I was unable to swallow foods and would have to try to regurgitate or have someone give me the heimlich.
Then one day I was making a left hand turn and car trying to run red light tboned me going to 60 mph. I had postconcussion symptoms which left me unable to tolerate any alcohol. After my car accident, I haven't had a single episode of choking on food. Everything else about my diet remained the same so I attribute this solely to the elimination alcohol from my diet. Best of luck.
