What were your manometry & ph results?

What were your manometry and ph results? I know most of us with LPR have normal manometry results and just wanted to see what yours were and discuss what treatment options you are pursuing?



Thanks!!!

Hey Maximum,

23 into your esophagus or throat? Dr. Koufman told me one episode of reflux into the throat is considered to be abnormal. Also, what were you refluxing (acid, non-acid, gas, etc.)?

When my flare-up began, I had post-nasal drip, throat clearing, excessive mucus/globus/pnd, chronic cough, lots of thick and sticky saliva, non-stop belching, and a burning sensation in my nasopharynx cavity every morning upon waking. I also had my first and major flare-up in 2009, in which I also experienced food sticking in my throat.

Since you didn't respond to PPI's, I wonder if you have ever been tested for neuropathy, as sometimes burning is one of the only symptoms of this.

Thank you for the warm wishes, I also wish you a fast and speedy recovery.

My DeMeester score was 36, with 98 episodes.

Just for clarity, the pH scale goes from 1-14, with numbers closer to 1 being more acidic. The bravo capsule looks for episodes where the pH in the esophagus goes below 4, which is closer to the pH of the stomach. I think you guys are confusing DeMeester score with pH.

Yes correct. My demeester score was 23