Acid Reflux and its Symptoms: Are they chronic?

Posted by mwarenski @mwarenski, Feb 13, 2017

Does anyone have a variety of symptoms associated with Acid Reflux that are chronic? Such as chest pain, back pain, weird tastes, etc.? Please tell me your symptoms. A little worried here...thinking it may be something more serious.

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michelle34 | @michelle34 | Mar 3, 2023

In reply to @rsy "Hi Michelle, My symptoms are very similar to yours. Were you diagnosed with GERD or LPR?..." + (show)

Hi Randy,
It is not me that’s on Domperidone. I was not diagnosed with LPR or Reflux. I know I have have LPR though. A lot of drs do not believe in LPR or want to diagnose you with it because they know there is nothing to help it. I have horrible acid taste in my mouth, sore throat, pain in my ears, burning chest, vocal strain, sometimes neck and shoulder pain, and what feels like asthma from pepsin going in my lungs. This has been going on for 3 1/2 years. I have had every test done that you can imagine. Thankfully so far no damage has been shown to my esophagus. Tests do not show that I’m refluxing acid because it’s Pepsin. There are no tests to check if pepsin is refluxing and no medicine to stop it. From research I have read Pepsin refluxes like an aerosol so surgery does not work most of the time. I really feel hopeless. I live with this pain about 90% of the time and in constant fear that I will develop cancer in my throat, ears, esophagus, and/or larynx. I am greatful for everyone’s reply’s and advice they can share!

rsy | @rsy | Mar 3, 2023

In reply to @michelle34 "Hi Randy, It is not me that’s on Domperidone. I was not diagnosed with LPR or..." + (show)

Although there is no scientific evidence to say that apple cider vinegar will relieve your symptoms….go to YouTube and search: LPR and apple cider vinegar. I did get some relief when I tried it.
I am like you in that nothing really seems to work long term….very frustrating!!!

willows | @willows | Mar 4, 2023

Randy re Domperidone, in the initial phases when I was very sick in the stomach and esophagus with reflux I was prescribed 80 mg. four times a day, then after several months, down to 60 and finally today I am at a maintenance level of 40 mg twice a day. It comes in 10 mg pills that are easy to swallow. I tried to lower it to 30mg. which is recommended by my doctor but that didn’t work so I am back to 40mg. twice a day. Works for me.

willows | @willows | Mar 4, 2023

In reply to @michelle34 "Hi Randy, It is not me that’s on Domperidone. I was not diagnosed with LPR or..." + (show)

What is LPR.?

michelle34 | @michelle34 | Mar 4, 2023

In reply to @willows "What is LPR.?" + (show)

LPR is Laryngopharyngeal reflux

willows | @willows | Mar 5, 2023

Yes my condition is chronic meaning I always have to treat for it otherwise I have a resurgence.

ryanadamemily | @ryanadamemily | Mar 5, 2023

DOES IT FEEL LIKE YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO CLEAR YOUR THROAT LIKE STUFF IS SITTING THERE AND YOU COUGH TO TRY TO CLEAR IT?

cmdw2600 | @cmdw2600 | Mar 6, 2023

In reply to @ryanadamemily "DOES IT FEEL LIKE YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO CLEAR YOUR THROAT LIKE STUFF IS SITTING THERE..." + (show)

If you are so inclined, please purchase or obtain from your library these books-starting with “The Chronic Cough Enigma”. See if the content makes sense to you. If so, move on to the other two books.

Best wishes, Cindy