Chronic throat clearing

Posted by rosemaryhow @rosemaryhow, Nov 2, 2022

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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newton88 | @newton88 | Jul 10 10:43pm

In reply to @annc999 "I have a friend with a constant throat clearing issue, and it was diet related for..." + (show)

I have experimented with diet. I’d seen some commentary about dairy so I eliminated that. I thought I was getting some relief but after several days the problem was back—bad as ever. Maybe I try gluten next. Thank you!

newton88 | @newton88 | Jul 10 10:45pm

In reply to @katydid77 "Have you tried Ginger Chews or lemon/ginger hot tea? This is the only thing that helps..." + (show)

Thank you. I have never heard this mentioned. Will try. I appreciate your message.

newton88 | @newton88 | Jul 10 10:51pm

In reply to @sellen "I have been on 200 mg of Gabapentin in the morning for the past couple of..." + (show)

I was prescribed Gabapentin. It seems the theory is that throat nerves are overreacting to normal mucus and creating the sensation that there is more mucus there than is actually the case. Gabapentin is supposed to numb the nerves and reduce the distress. I didn’t detect any relief. That was a few years ago. Might be worth trying again.

Thanks for your message!

newton88 | @newton88 | Jul 10 10:56pm

In reply to @sellen "Also….my ENT offered a nerve block but apparently the improvements can sometimes be short term. Might..." + (show)

I have never heard a nerve block mentioned. I will explore this. Even a short term solution would be great! Any relief at all would be welcomed. Thank you.

gabrielmendez | @gabrielmendez | Jul 10 11:12pm

In reply to @newton88 "(Continued) I have never heard of Eagle Syndrome. Will explore with doctor. I believe I have..." + (show)

That would make two of us my friend! Easily 15years for me with no proper help even now still struggling. Pray you get some answers don’t forget about me once you find out I’d love to know if it was indeed eagle syndrome. Keep me posted ? Blessings to you.