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I just found this forum. So much useful info for LPR. I was just told yesterday at Mayo in Jacksonville that I have LPR after a 3 year 9 month journey with so many drs and tests by local drs in Brevard County. I had the esophagram done yesterday and they did the camera scope down my nose and throat. Going on some meds but I’m reading that it’s not good to take the H2 blockers & PPIs longterm😲🤦♀️ so not sure how to proceed with that issue. Just trying to get all my symptoms under control for now. I’m always choking on thick mucus and also have developed a bad pain in my ear and it feels/sounds like I’m on an airplane in that same ear. I’m getting really bad headaches too that lasts for days. I haven’t read anyone else’s posts having those symptoms but the all started together. Mucus/choking first in Jan 2020 then bad headaches started in March 2020 then the ear issues about a year and a half ago. Before Jam 2020” never had any of these problems. Really hoping and praying for a long term solution since it can possibly lead cancer if left untreated for a long time. A sinus ENT at Mayo told me it’s LPR so now I’m hoping to get a good Gastro Dr to treat it.
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I have had LPR for last 2 years. Started with Gerd four years ago and Gerd progressed in my throat. Don't eat and especially don't drink any fluids 5 hours prior to laying down to sleep. Take Extra strength Gaviscon. You can order on Amazon. It comes from UK. It has algae anise. Get a wedge 8 inch high and sleep on your left and put a pillow on your back so you sleep straight, otherwise your back starts curving and hurts. And diet. Research on Google to see what you can't eat. Drs. don't know unless is an Integrative doctor. Not sure if you have hiatal hernia and if the if your LES is working properly. Good Luck.
When you have time, scroll back through this thread. It has many useful tips.Read The Chronic Cough Enigma by Jamie Koufman and se if it makes sense to you. She also has a blog email you can sign up for.
I saw an integrative medicine doctor during my breast cancer journey, but continue to consult with him regarding digestive and osteoporosis issues. He has been most helpful. There are many homeopathic things you can implement as well as lifestyle changes/modifications. (See my prior posts.)
Lastly, try not to fret too much as stress exacerbates LPR.
Best wishes to you, Cindy
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Get breath test for SIBO…I was told I had LPR, ended up having SIBO…..it is a simple breath test to make sure what you have. Treatments are quite different however.