Something helpful for sore throat from reflux

I am new to having a sore throat from reflux, it has not been my typical symptom until recently (go figure, I tame the other symptoms and here is a new one!). I think I made mine worse working in the garden the other day bending over for a few hours. Anyways, I had 3 tablets of Gaviscon last night and slept upright on my sectional couch (I usually do sleep on an incline but I have been leaning on the headboard of my bed and it is killing my neck, plus I think I am sliding down) until my wedge pillow arrives from amazon. Between the Gaviscon and the sectional I think both helped because although my throat is still sore, it is much more of a mild sore than yesterday. Yeserday I was in hell, my throat was on fire. I am on Zegrid as well as Manuka honey, aloe vera juice and diet restictions also. Just thought that this may help other people. I also had chewed some ice cubes last night and garggled with baking soda. Not a fan of adding yet another medication but if it works then oh well for now.

I'm in the USA, I've heard of Carafate but I think it's hard to find here. I'm using Gaviscon Extra Strength I can't seem to find Gaviscon Advanced. I'm hoping this sore throat thing doesn't last as I have finally started getting all my original symptoms under control.

Nickles,

Thanks! I will give it a try. I found Gaviscon Advanced on amazon.com, I may also try that. I am also sneezing and my nose is stuffed so there is a possibility that it may not be reflux...am going to my PCP next week to see.

Sipping on pepto helps me.

Nickles said...
Hi,

What helps my sore throats believe it or not is Vitamin C.
Have you ever heard of ppl using Vit. C for colds?
Well, it can help kill a cold before it starts. We know that colds are accompany by sore throats.

I use it and it definitely helps my sore throat. 75% of the time it gets rid of the globus, mucus and soreness in the throat from acid reflux or LPR.

I buy the tablets so the bitterness will not burn my throat.

I take a 1000mg or 500mg.

By the way I posted something about this a while back.

Is the Vitamin C curing you or relieving the symptoms?

Nickles said...
I wouldn't say "cure" because that is a strong claim.
However, I can tell you it dOes help my sore throat. Like others have said we are all different but this works for me. I have no clue why.

I personally don't see no harm in taking Vit C. Unless if you are taking major major doses.

This is frustration on my part.

There are a million things for me that relieve symptoms.

Just don't cure.

I have been suffering with a sore throat from reflux for 3 months.. I have tried just about everything I think.. even days of not using my voice, hoping it would heal... about a week ago I have started gargling with Bicarbonate of Soda 1/2 teaspoon in a tall glass of water.. It is the best result I have found.. especially before going to bed.. it seems to neutralise any acid that may be in the throat.. I do this also after meals.. Hope this helps..

Please can you tell me what this Tea is exactly ad where would it be possible to buy it?