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02-05-2016 03:46 PM
@lynbeechwood wrote:Thank you all for your input. Its my 3rd day on the new stomach acid reducer I am using and my stomach is not feeling bad today. I made an appt on Monday with my primary care doc and I am going to request a referral to a gastroenterologist- I want to make sure that I am getting the proper diagnosis. I am scared that I have wasted time not going straight to gastro but first I went to primary-then as a second opinion I went to ent who did the scope- -but I guess all I can do is take the next step.
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Good idea
In the meantime, it certainly will not hurt you to avoid acidic and spicy food and drink.
02-05-2016 03:52 PM
FYI:
I had a fear of throat exams from years ago, but last November I was hospitalized with a throat problem.
A specialist came almost right away and said she had to put an instrument down my throat and it had a camera built into it.
I didn't have time to freak, she sprayed my throat and down it went, NO PAIN, NO DISCOMFORT. It was over in about a minute.
So don't worry
02-05-2016 05:09 PM
I have had all too much experience with these issues. I agree with all those who said to see a gastroenterologist and schedule an upper GI endoscopy. You need a diagnosis. The ENT is giving you his best guess. He may be wrong. PPIs, like Nexium, are strong meds. Their side effects can be serious. If you are found to have a significant gastro problem that requires strong medication, OK, but it needs to be based on a firm diagnosis.
02-06-2016 12:30 AM
@Noel7 wrote:Yes, it's called GERD,
Not necessarily. If your throat and esophagus are affected it could be LPR, laryngopharyngeal reflux. I have this and when I have a flare up, my voice is extremely hoarse and I have increased nasal issues, much like an allergy.
LPR is very serious and if left unchecked, it can lead to Barret's esophagus, which is a precursor to esophageal cancer.
Everyone is different, but I don't take medication for mine, because the PPIs cause more problems than not. When I avoid wheat products, I have no symptoms of LPR. If I inadvertently ingest gluten, gliadin and all the other nasty proteins that cause my inflammatory response, I'll have a horrible case of LPR.
Try giving up all wheat products for 3-4 days and see if it helps. If you think it does, have a sandwich and watch for symptoms. You may never want to eat wheat again.
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