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Posted 3/31/2016 1:20 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning, I am just looking for a little advice. I have been dealing with problems since December. I was diagnosed with LPR and have been on meds now for about 10 weeks. I don't seem to be getting any better. I have the usual lump in the throat feeling, along with having what feels like a lot of mucus in my throat. The weird thing is that I also feel like my throat is so dry that it is hard to swallow. I often have the hesitation of trying to swallow but its like I can't. I have to try a few times and sometimes have to drink a sip of water before I can actually swallow.I have often thought is this all this in my head? . It is driving me crazy that I am not getting better after a few months. Any suggestions? Or is anyone else having the same symptoms?
Posted 3/31/2016 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum. No doctor advice here, so DO ask yours.

No, you're not crazy. I have dry throat too, not making nearly enough saliva, but also loads of mucus at times coming from the sinuses. The sinus mucus will feel like it's right behind the base of the tongue.

Sinus drainage is normal, but too much can be from having a cold or allergies. I also sometimes get it from my "food triggers." I ate a jelly bean this morning. I know it's got my trigger chemical, but I like them. A whole handful will give me some real symptoms!

You mentioned meds. That's a big possibility for why your throat is dry. I have to drink along with my meals, and for pills especially, I have to drink something slippery like milk.

"Wimpy swallow" is also a possibility. Your doctor can test for that. I have that also, but dryness is my most important problem. My throat gets really tired of trying to swallow sometimes, so I have to just wait until it relaxes. It can be tough to not panic sometimes. Try milk.

about getting better - Ask your doctor! If you've developed a problem that's not going to go away, ask what to expect.

Good luck!
Posted 3/31/2016 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, I have been to two Ent's and they diagnosed me with LPR. It's hard to explain your symptoms sometimes and actually have them understand. I am in hopes everyday that I am going to wake up and feel a little bit better. No luck yet But I am still hopeful. Thank you for your reply, this is very scary. I hope you feel better soon too. Sounds like you have been dealing with this for a while!
Posted 4/7/2016 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
Don't be scared. I believe you/we will all get better soon...
Your not alone. I also have dry/sore throat for days. If its not longer sore/dry i get sinus and sometimes i can feel the lower part of my ears. Whenever I eat trigger foods, my throat hurts and i get this feverish feeling in my neck. but if my throat is dry (i seem to be feeling ok). I am not sure whats going on myself. I have ENT appoint in 2wks and hoping for the best
Posted 4/9/2016 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
An allergist on Park Avenue South in Manhattan explained to me that dry throat can be from panting. Also if you have a very sore throat it is difficult to breath as my allergist doctor told me in his office on 56th Street Manhattan off Sixth Avenue. OH HOW I WISH I COULD BE WITH ALL THE SMART PEOPLE AGAIN. Where I live the people are really backward. That includes the doctors.
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