Silent Reflux or LPR

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. ❤️

@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

@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

Lori, I understand your worry. My dad died from esophageal cancer so of course I have concern.
Please read The Chronic Cough Enigma by Dr. Jamie Koufman. Even if you don’t have a cough, the book addresses voice changes and sore throat.

I am using many homeopathic remedies, but please do your own research if you decide to implement them.

Aloe Vera (ingested)
DGL
Zinc Carnosine
Teas with marshmallow root, slippery elm and licorice

If your doctor approves you can also investigate an H2 blocker like Pepcid. It is many times recommended for LPR.

Since I have had throat irritation for two and a half years, I finally found a doctor who could perform TNE-transnasal esophagocopy. This was a simple in office test where this ENT specialist was able to look down my throat with a camera. I have had two endoscopies in the past two years, but this was specific to the larynx and surrounding areas and required nor sedation.

Best wishes, Cindy

try to eat small meals and move around after eating, and sit straight and not slouched, stretch arms out, relax muscles... sitting slouched can cause the sphincter to open (like the old fashioned coin purse you'd squeeze to open)

Lori, I understand your worry. My dad died from esophageal cancer so of course I have concern.
Please read The Chronic Cough Enigma by Dr. Jamie Koufman. Even if you don’t have a cough, the book addresses voice changes and sore throat.

I am using many homeopathic remedies, but please do your own research if you decide to implement them.

Aloe Vera (ingested)
DGL
Zinc Carnosine
Teas with marshmallow root, slippery elm and licorice

If your doctor approves you can also investigate an H2 blocker like Pepcid. It is many times recommended for LPR.

Since I have had throat irritation for two and a half years, I finally found a doctor who could perform TNE-transnasal esophagocopy. This was a simple in office test where this ENT specialist was able to look down my throat with a camera. I have had two endoscopies in the past two years, but this was specific to the larynx and surrounding areas and required nor sedation.

Best wishes, Cindy

try to eat small meals and move around after eating, and sit straight and not slouched, stretch arms out, relax muscles... sitting slouched can cause the sphincter to open (like the old fashioned coin purse you'd squeeze to open)

try to eat small meals and move around after eating, and sit straight and not slouched, stretch arms out, relax muscles... sitting slouched can cause the sphincter to open (like the old fashioned coin purse you'd squeeze to open)

I have been diagnosed with “silent reflux” as they have found stomach germ in my lung. I have never taken medication; I’ve had to make some lifestyle changes and diet changes to reduce the occurrence of it. I have never had any felt symptoms. I could share some how I treat it if you are interested.