I had this ph test done for a 24 hr period. I was sent home after they put down the tube and returned after 24 hours to have it removed. It's not pleasant because you feel it, but you can get through it if you need the test. They did the test because they thought it might not be acid reflux but non-acid reflux. If you think it's acid reflux then maybe try Nexium (a PPI) - even though it was intended to be short term, millions of people are taking it longer term, and if Nexium helps then it's acid reflux and you don't need the ph test.

I just had this procedure done and it took 8 minutes. You are put to sleep for that short time and go home right away. Only side effect was a slight sore throat for 3 days. No big deal. Do it!

navia, I just want to say that I truly understand how you feel. This problem has truly put a damper on my life. The strange thing is that I was sent to ENT who said it was a GI issue, and to go back to GI. When I described my Sx. to GI and asked him if he ever heard of it, he said NO. I have been through all the tests except for the one you mentioned which he says is very painful. I have learned more from everyone on this site, than from this very large group of GI docs.I have read a lot about it. I can tell you that concentrated sugar products make it worse, especially chocolate. I can say that I have tried Mucinex for mucous relief and it has helped. I also bought a new cool mist humidifier for bedtime, and point it toward my face, and it has helped.I go back to see GI next month. I think I have received more help from people on this site than from the GI docs.Just my feelings. Take care and best of luck.