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Posted 4/7/2015 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
I've read a lot of threads where people claim antibiotics caused their LPR, but I've also read some people claiming it cured them. The unverified theory is that something is wrong with with the intestinal flora in your gut, and the bacteria might in some way carry stomach contents up to your throat. The antibiotics then kill all the bacteria, which solves the problem

The reason ask you this is because I got IBS about the same time I got LPR and it's known IBS can be caused by problems with your bacterial flora. I also used to have a serious hearthburn problem, which is completely gone after the fundoplication I had. One would believe that indicates that the wrap is working correctly, and that there could be other factors causing the LPR.

I'm pretty desperate, and I tried everything out there (at least that I could think of)

Thanks for your answers.
Posted 4/8/2015 9:54 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry Im not much use on antibiotics as I was only on them once and had bad GERD at the time. You could try some really strong probiotics. I used one called L Plantarum, its very hostile towards unfriendly bacteria, but it is also transient, meaning it doesn't stay in your gut longer than a few days.

So you can take really high amounts of it, get it to kill off anything bad, and then once you stop it will slowly leave your system.

Also have you tried eliminating sugar and high GI carbs from your diet? I actually found this helped a lot with my heartburn though it took a while, like a few weeks before I noticed the difference.

On top of that there are the usual probiotics and natural things like yoghurt and fermented food that can build up a supply of friendly bacteria in the gut.
Posted 4/10/2015 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't know that antibiotics caused a lot of LPR in people even tho that's what happened to me. 6 months ago I had a bad case of strep, took some antibiotics, got better and then BAM, huge Globus/throat swelling that went on for months. I still have some LPR issues, mainly throat swelling, hoarseness. It goes away for a few days but then something weird will trigger it. One day it was a few sips of Vitamin Water, today it was Nasal irrigation (but I am sick so most of the saline water went right down back of throat, probably not the smartest thing to do)

I echo the part about Probiotics. THey seem to help my LPR. Take those daily.

Good luck my friend.
Posted 4/12/2015 7:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your replies guys!

I strongly believe the gut flora is linked to LPR in some cases. I'm back on my probiotics, and I'm going to consult my doctor about this the next time I meet him.
Posted 4/14/2015 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
PPIs caused me to have IBS. Once off, it went away. Not sure if you are taking them, but that might be the cause.
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