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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LRP) - severity and outlook?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 9, 2023 | Replies (58)
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@lycia

Thank you for this forum!
I believe I have LPR . 2 upper endoscopies and a laryngoscopy in the last 2 years indicate a clear esophagus, tested for Sorgen's, but still have an irritated throat. I'm taking 20mg prilosec in the am and 40mg Omeprazole 30 mins before evening meal. I'm still having reflux episodes that continually irritate my throat. It seemed to be "under control" for a few months. I tried the Acid Watchers Diet (book) very carefully - no change. It seems that a 24 hr reflux multichannel impedance test would prove if I had LPR. I'm going to try the Gaviscon Advance (UK) to see if this helps. I need to be more strict about my diet - I thought the meds. would take care of it !
I'm concerned about developing throat cancer if this problem isn't treated.
I am interested in the Linx surgery - but it seems that's not necessarily the gold standard of treatment.

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mistea | @mistea | Feb 28, 2023

Hi Lycia,
Hope you don't mind me chiming in.
My ENT here in NY has done a study on treating LPR with a plant based, Mediteranean diet - animal products in very small portions, 2- 3 times a week, alkaline water and avoiding the usual triggers, high fat, greasy foods, citrus, chocolate, chips, pizza etc. Here is an interview with him: http://www.northwell.edu/news/mediterranean-diet-can-halt-need-for-reflux-medications
I'm trying it but having a hard time limiting animal products so much. But I do see improvement in my LPR symptoms and hoping it helps with GERD so I can get off Prilosec.

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