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Chronic throat clearing
I think I can deal with pain easier than this. It felt like I had my GERD under control, or at least I learned how to manage it. Then out of nowhere, I began having this very thick,tenacious mucous in my throat day and night, to the point that it awakened me and I was gagging on it.My PCP thought it was my sinuses, but ENT said it was a GI issue. GI said never heard of it. Have had many tests and x-rays.It is difficult to be with people as they say "why are you clearing your throat all the time" Has anyone experienced this with GI issues?
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Yes I had reflux surgery 4 years ago. It seemed to make it worse
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1 ReactionI have been tested for allergy’s and I’m mildly allergic to some rare kind of grass
I found an allergy to wheat and dairy. Cut out and got better. Also Mulleine tea helped
I was going to say the exact same thing. It sounds like a tic.
Does anyone in your family have this issue? I've heard/read it can be hereditary.
My husband is constantly clearing his throat and also coughing. He underwent throat cancer surgery 2 months ago. We assumed it was because of that because no one seems to know. He has tried just about everything. He cannot swallow so that limits what he can try.
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1 ReactionI can relate as have had it for years with no relief in sight. I, too, have tried 'all of the above' without success. It is not a tic, lol, as there is mucous. Still, post nasal drip, acid reflux, and sinus problems have all been ruled out. It is annoying, embarrassing and extremely frustrating. I try to avoid talking on the phone just for that reason. I also have tried a few suggestions made by others on this site, most recently, Lanolin in the nose, but it did not help me.
Thanks to all who have been willing to share!
Could it be silent reflux, which can affect the throat, sinuses, and ears through the action of Pepsin, a digestive enzyme? You can learn more and decide for yourself at https://jamiekoufman.com. She is an ENT who specializes in silent reflux (LPR). Another one is Jonathan Aviv, who advocates not only a low-acid diet but a whole food diet too. My GI doctor and ENT have no idea what LPR is, and were of no help whatsoever. I am now on the low acid, whole food diet, using Gaviscon Advance, aloe vera juice, sleeping with head inclined, and am seeing progress in dealing with the symptoms. Maybe worth a try as you pursue further investigation with doctors. BTW, some of the ENTs specializing in silent reflux say that PPIs don't work on that condition. Let us know when you finally have found relief. Good luck!
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2 ReactionsHi@baguette. I’m curious about Gaviscon Advance. Having tried Omeprazole for years, but now on Pepcid, I was wondering if the Gaviscon with its sodium alginate better coats the stomach, therefore preventing the acid from coming up?
The point of Gaviscon Advance is to create what is called a raft, i.e., a foamy plug at the top of the stomach that keeps the stomach contents in the stomach from two to four hours. I think it does coat the stomach (if I have irritation in my esophagus drinking GA soothes it), but the main point is to plug up the stomach. BTW, there is a difference between GA from the UK and Gaviscon produced in the US. The GA is better, and does not have aluminum. It is available on Amazon.
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2 ReactionsThank you. Yes I noted that Gaviscon Advancd has sodium alginate, while original Gaviscon does not. Did not know it’s only in Europe. Will try it in addition to Pepcid for my chronic cough. Appreciate your reply.