I also have very bad silent reflex. My main symptom is extremely sore throat upon lightning in the morning. I did some research and found out that sleeping pills, I take zolpidem when I need it, may cause acid reflux. Has anyone out there experienced the same thing with sleeping pills.

Has anyone purchased and utilized an alkaline water maker? I keep buying alkaline water in plastic bottles ranging from 16 oz to a gallon depending on availability and price, but don’t like using plastic (environment) and the inconvenience of shopping for it.

Dr. Jamie Koufman recommends one but wanted to get several opinions before I purchase. Thank you!

Cindy

I haven't bought one. I had a regular water pitcher filter and used that until I tested it and found that it was extremely acidic (removing minerals apparently is why). I am on the verge of ordering drops to put in the filtered water. I was looking at the Swanson ph booster drops because they appear to be the cleanest, no titanium or other contaminants. If you already have a water filter system you may want to consider drops.

Also see if there is an alkaline filtered water dispenser at one of your local groceries. There is one at my local Kroger; 35 cents per gallon. A cancer survivor recommended it to me. I can't vouch for its filtering efficacy, but the person is very picky about what she consumes so it may be an ok option. I already have the water pitcher with a many filters in the cabinet so I am going that route for now.

Hi,
I have a suggestion for you. I was seen by ENT doctor and told, after an endoscopy procedure, that I had LPR. She prescribed PPI’s…which only made my symptoms worse. After a lot of research, I asked my family doctor if he would schedule a breathe test for me to check for SIBO. The test showed I had hydrogen SIBO. LPR and SIBO treatments are “vastly” different. I spent a lot of time and money going down the LPR path, when in fact I had SIBO. So my suggestion is: Get tested for SIBO before going down the LPR path. I wish someone (like a doctor) would have suggested this to me. Good luck to you!

Has anyone here ordered the LPR course from refluxgate? Was it worth paying $99 for it?

Has anyone used “Reflux gourmet” for silent reflux? I have recently been diagnosed with LPR, and this product was recommended by the dietitian I saw this week.

ENT referred me to speech pathologist since it was affecting my voice and breathing. Read book Dropping Acid which is about stopping high acid foods. It did work but I didn’t stick to it and 10 yrs later losing my voice again and getting therapy.
So, I quit therapy, started the strict low carb (< 20g) keto diet and within a month my GERD and LPR appears to be gone. Also lost 20# in 2 months. This may end up being my long term solution for reflux and weight control. Good luck. LPR can be life threatening if it continues to worsen and left untreated. Stay vigilant.

Yes, I also have LPR and have a sulfur smell in my breath. Does anyone else have this??

I have it also. I have been suffering with it for over 4 years. I have had my throat dilated a few times. I suffer from vocal chord collapse at times. It’s all from silent acid. I have been on a few different PPIs. Am on pantropazole right now. Doesn’t really do anything to help much. It’s depressing. I have weird wheezing in my throat and sometimes a cough also. Wish I could figure out the cure

This website has good info on LPR and advice on how to manage it: https://jamiekoufman.com . I have LPR as well as GERD and I do the low acid, whole food diet (I use the Dr. Aviv version, Dr. Koufman has one too). I found that the diet works for me along with lifestyle changes like sleeping with head elevated, not eating late in the day, etc. The digestive enzyme pepsin is the main culprit. It gets into the throat, the sinuses, the ears. If the drugs aren't working for you try the diet for at least a month and see if you have improvements. Doesn't cost money to try to eat low acid. Lots of info on the internet on the acidity of different foods. There is a FB group with a ton of recipes based on Aviv's diet https://www.facebook.com/groups/199013402360712. When I follow the diet my cough disappears, my throat feels better. I have fallen off the wagon the last two weeks and the symptoms have returned. Good luck to all.