GoodbyeBlueSky08
Dr. Koufman is an amazing doctor. I don't even have the words to say how thankful I am that I made the trip to NYC to see her. I read her book "Dropping Acid" about 6 years ago, which described my symptoms exactly, and I knew in my heart that I was dealing with respiratory reflux. I should've gone to see her then, but bounced from doctor to doctor in Boston, who kept telling me I did not have that condition, I had no component of reflux, and that I had "visceral hypersensitivity." I was even referred to psychiatric doctors (to convince me that I was not experiencing my symptoms I guess). Dr. Koufman knew what was wrong immediately (I have severe reflux affecting my larynx, throat, nose/sinuses and even my lungs). I've been placed on a life-changing regimen now of medications and diet. I am only 2 months into my regimen and I am feeling like a new person. I am on a restricted diet (which is actually much more food than I could tolerate before I saw Dr. Koufman) and I am living my life finally after 14 years of suffering with these frustrating and debilitating symptoms of reflux. Thank you so much Dr. Koufman, you are a life saver. Your years of relentless and persistent research into the causes, effects, and treatment of this complex medical problem are so appreciated. Like the sign in her office says - this is the last stop. She is definitely the solution and the help that is so badly needed for people suffering with this condition.