Silent Reflux or LPR
Has anyone been diagnosed with silent reflux or LPR? This is a condition where there is no heartburn, but acid makes its way to the throat. I have had a sore throat/throat irritation for over two years.
Would like to treat without PPI and do what I can homeopathically.
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Hi,
Please YouTube and Google: apple cider treatment for LPR. Really gave me some relief from the symptoms you describe, as well as being a cheap solution!,,
The recommendation to use apple cider vinegar for silent reflux has no scientific basis and can make LPR symptoms worse. Bad advise.
Thankyou Cindy. I am going to check out Dr. Kaufman
I drink low acid coffee from Lifeboost, ordered online. It comes caffeinated or decaffeinated, dark, medium or light roast; several flavors, beans or ground. I found it helpful for my reflux along with eliminating alcohol and some foods.
Should you see an ENT dr or a GI for silent reflux? Im trying to find my way through this.
So glad to see your post. I’m in month seven and feel like I’m navigating on my own.
You should see a gastroenterologist.
Thank you, the internet has shown both. I appreciate your help.
@cmdw2600 I've had GERD for years and have taken a PPI (pantoprazole). It helps, but not completely resolve the issue. Tried stopping the med and my GERD really flared up. I have a hiatal hernia as the cause of reflux - last checked 4 years ago. I don't like meds either and decline most, but the reason I like taking a PPI is because my GI told me some meds only help reflux while this one actually heals damage to the esophagus as well. Before I took it my esophagus was bright red. After, just a healthy pink. My bother passed away from esophageal cancer (Dx at stage III) at 59 and was told he had silent reflux. He had no idea. No symptoms. The past few months, I go hoarse right after eating no matter what I eat so I'm wondering about LPR and wondering what changed. That used to only happen after forbidden foods like tomato soup. Now it's after everything. It makes me feel weak and a little embarrassed to talk with a hoarse voice, but more importantly is a concern. It improves a couple hours after eating, but is a cycle all day long. I hope some solutions are working for you. Lori
Wow, Lori, thank you so much for sharing this information. I do notice my voice is worse after I eat. Wow! I have an appointment with a GI at the end of April and an ENT in June. It’s just impossible to get into specialists. I’m concerned as this started in August.
Grateful for all you have shared.
Very sorry for your loss. ❤️