reflux of thick mucous

Posted by rosemaryhow @rosemaryhow, Nov 2, 2022

I think I can deal with pain easier than this. It felt like I had my GERD under control, or at least I learned how to manage it. Then out of nowhere, I began having this very thick,tenacious mucous in my throat day and night, to the point that it awakened me and I was gagging on it.My PCP thought it was my sinuses, but ENT said it was a GI issue. GI said never heard of it. Have had many tests and x-rays.It is difficult to be with people as they say "why are you clearing your throat all the time" Has anyone experienced this with GI issues?

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Dec 3, 2022

I'm sorry Rosemary.

It might help to get a "pillow wedge" to prop up your head and upper body when you lie down. You can get one on Amazon I think. It's not the easiest way to sleep but if it helps, please give it some thought.

All the best.

Joe

eileenb1022 | @eileenb1022 | Dec 3, 2022

I am having a 24 hour PH test on monday. it was my new GI who thought i had bad gerd/ silent reflux. im a little nervous about the test but mucus its really bad on a regular basis i used the navage and i do rinses to give me temp relief. the nose stuffiness is real bad too.