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Does surgery work for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)?
Since December 13, 2016. My symptoms started with a soar throat, soar inflamed taste buds on the tip of my tongue and inflamed salivary glands on my soft palate. My tongue, throat and soft palate had a painful burning sensation that was on and off. My General practitioner referred me to an Ear Nose throat specialist who referred me to an oral surgeon who referred me to an oral pathologist for burning mouth syndrome. After wasting 3 months of running around with these Dr's and being tested for oral thrush, hsv tests, vitamin deficiency tests, auto immune deficiency tests, cultural bacteria tests all which came back normal. I decided to go for a second opinion with another E.N.T. specialist who performed a camera scope and diagnosed me with acid in my throat. I was put on Dexilant and noticed the pain dissipate almost immediately only problem was I couldn't tolerate the medication. I was then put on Tecta and referred to a G. I. My general Practitioner did some blood work for h pylori and I tested positive. I started to develop tinitus in my left ear. I had a gastroscopy where they found a 2 cm Hiatel Hernial and my lower sphincter was weak. Thats when I was told I have a mild case of gerd, but I don't suffer from any heart burn. I was put on triple dose of antibiotics for h pylori and continued with the Tecta, domperadone and sucrolafate. I'm getting a little relief from the PPI and meds but I still suffer from bitter reflux taste and burning pain in my throat, soft Palate, the tip of my tongue and dry mouth that comes and goes. I'm in the process of having a 24 hr ph level test done. The G. I. I was seeing says my esophagus biopsy tested clean and he doesn't believe what is happening in my oral cavity is related to my gut. He stated in order for acid to travel to the throat it has to travel through the esophagus and the esophagus tested clean. Thus he can't help me anymore. I'm so confused my ENT says I have acid in my throat and the G.I. doesn't agree.
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So, just so I understand correctly, when you have LPR, can it also reflux up as high as your frontal sinuses. Because I am also suffering from constant nasal drip, and inability to breathe through my nose, which comes and goes, and is especially bad in the eve.. If I cannot breathe through my nose, I have a anxiety attack. I have self medicated with nose spray, Mucinex, Vicks, neosinephryn, Tylenal severe sinus, humidifier, Neilmed sinus wash, and if it helps, it is only for a very short period. If this is so, why does GI tell me they have never heard of this?? Some days I just sit and cry, and pray.
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2 ReactionsYes! It is called silent reflux also. There is plenty of information in this thread. GI doctors many times prescribe drugs that are not necessarily appropriate for this condition, like PPI’s.
Dr. Jamie Koufman has written numerous helpful books but you can also sign up for her blog, which addresses quite a few topics.
Best wishes to you! Cindy
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1 ReactionHi,
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
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1 ReactionI 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.
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1 ReactionShould 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.
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1 ReactionYou should see a gastroenterologist.