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Thankyou for your kind input. I did not mean to imply that it went away during the day, it just seems to be noticeably worse in the morning and in the late afternoon and early eve. When I saw ENT he literally said this is not an ENT issue, you need to go back to GI. and he did nothing. The GI Doc said " I am ordering two tests, and if they don't show anything, then I can order a third test which is very painful, and you cannot be sedated for it, so think about it." He made me feel like I might be exagerating, and warnining me of "Punishment". Next time I saw the PA and she switched my Prilosec to Prevacid as if that might make it better. It did not. I see her again next week. All I can say is that she is much kinder than the GI Doc. But I think I need to shop around.
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LPR and acid reflux can only be partially diagnosed by an ENT, but the gastroenterologist is the doctor who deals with these issues. I think the fact that the GI suggested doing 2 tests first that are easier shows he's intelligent and trying to make things easier for you. You need someone professional and the bedside manner is secondary.
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If you do have LPR it is an ENT issue. While waiting to find a responsive doctor, you can read the web site of ENT Dr. Jamie Koufman on LPR and acid reflux. She has good explanations and actionable advice. She had a video this past Wednesday on her FB page in which she said that LPR is a lifestyle condition, and you need to make lifestyle changes to address it. She gave a multi-step detox program in that feed. So look her up on the web and FB and see if what she says makes sense for you. You can also join the acid watchers warriors FB group; they have a ton of low-acid recipes. you can also look up the advice of Dr. Aviv, who also wrote a book on LPR, as did Koufman. Good luck!