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Need information on Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jun 4, 2023 | Replies (31)
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@michelle34

Hi, I believe I have LPR, I have not been diagnosed but I have all the symptoms. I have bitter/sour taste in my mouth almost 24/7, sore throat, pain in ears, breathing issues, and voice fatigue. I have had endoscopies with and without BRAVO, gastric emptying scan, PH monitoring, manometery, and Barrium swallow. Everything comes back normal. I’ve taken PPI’s and H2 blockers that do not help at all! The only medicine that has helped but only for a very short time is Gaviscon Advance from England. How did you receive your LPR diagnosis? Is there any test to confirm reflux of pepsin? Any feedback or suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

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mistea | @mistea | Mar 22, 2023

Hi Michelle 34,
Honestly, my LPR diagnosis was anecdotal. My symptoms checked all the boxes and Dr. Zalvan recommended his plant-based diet (which I have a hard time sticking with - I try for just one small portion if animal protein daily) and Gaviscon Advance or Reflux Gourmet. That the diet is helping is further evidence of LPR. I tried Reflux Gourmet, but didn't find it particularly helpful. Here is Dr. Zalvan's youtube discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaIysT3CEVs
I like Esophageal Guardian, from Life Extensions much better. I chew one (recommended dose is two) near bedtime, follow with some alkaline water and it settles any reflux symptoms.
As I understand it, PPIs and H2 blockers reduce stomach acid and not pepsin.
When you say that Gaviscon Advance helped but only for a short time, do you mean that the effect only lasted a short time each time you took it or that after some period of time it stopped working for you?

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