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GERD-like symptoms?

Posted by mitch8006 @mitch8006, Feb 27, 2019

Hello all,

I am 23 years old and was told I have GERD as of about 6 months ago. It all started when I went to see my doctor about mucus in my throat that I couldn't seem to get rid of. I was told it was GERD and was immediately put on Omeprazole once per day. A few weeks later after not much relief I had a scope performed on my throat and stomach and everything came back normal, no ulcers, hernia, or damage to my throat. Before starting the Omeprazole I never had any burning pain in my chest, but now it seems like its very frequent and it still hasn't done much of anything for the mucus in my throat. I am young, fairly active, never smoked, not overweight, and don't drink any caffeine so being diagnosed with GERD doesn't really make sense to me. Now if I try to stop taking Omeprazole I have extremely bad burning in my chest that Zantac cant even help. I also occasionally wipe blood when pooping. I told my doctor but she said it could just be something to do with my acid levels...

Is there anything else that could be causing these GERD-like symptoms that I'm missing?

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dvisoky | @dvisoky | Jan 9, 2025

I have LR as I had a scope and was diagnosed with Acid Reflux LR. I've taken Omeprazole 40mg 1x a day and have for the last 10 days. I've had no relief. Should i wait longer? What eventually worked for you? Was it only Gerds ? Thanks Dave

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cantek | @cantek | Jan 10, 2025
In reply to @takemypay "Hi, im new to this so sorry if I miss any points. I'm 19 and used..." + (show)
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Hi, im new to this so sorry if I miss any points.
I'm 19 and used to smoke weed with tobacco daily for around 2-3 years (incase thats relevant). In early 2017 I got sick with a cough and the excess mucus started, but after the cough stopped the sinus issues remained. I didnt do anything about it for ages because I was super dysfunctional, and only spoke to a GP about it 6 months ago. I tried nasonex but that didn't really do anything, I've now been prescribed antibiotics which has definitely improved it, but the issue clearly remains. It seems to be most problematic further back in my sinuses, mucus is always coming down my throat and I have to blow my nose frequently. Ive had blood tests and have no allergies, and when I got a CT scan (i think that's what it was) you could clearly see one of my sinuses is much narrower than the other. Im going back to my GP this week for more antibiotics. Suggestions? And thankyou!!

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Saline rinses daily followed by Nasonex

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lana5017 | @lana5017 | 32 minutes ago
In reply to @randyste "Hi, I am new to this group as well as I have been recently diagnosed. I..." + (show)
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Hi, I am new to this group as well as I have been recently diagnosed. I am not a medical professional, but I was diagnosed with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux which I probably had for over a year, was misdiagnosed and it was untreated. It is silent reflux and does not have outward Gerd symptoms. So mine started with massive shortness of breath, loss of voice, cough and fatigue from the constant shortness of breath. Then excess mucus in my throat. This went on for 11 months before I had any kind of burning sensation in my chest- or any typical acid reflux Gerd type symptoms. So I was at a pulmonologist who missed it for the longest time. I share this with you because mine ultimately led to the LPR and GERD and because it was not addressed properly for so long I have inflammations up and down my esophagus and the top of my stomach.

Please seek a second opinion. I kept pushing all my doctors in Philadelphia ( they did not figure it out) until I had to seek care at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Advocating for myself and educating myself was the best decision I made.

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@randyste hi, what did you end up doing after you discover a problem is from your stomach

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