Started Gaviscon Advance liquid today. Last hope

Hey all, i've dealed with LPR for the last 10 years. My version comes and goes but I've tried everything. I have, however, had success with drinking alkaline water, 30mins after a meal and throughout the day and using gaviscon advanced before bed time. I get really dizzy when symptoms hit hard and have a hard time concentrating. I get the gaviscon from amazon, since the UK version isn't available in the US. That stuff really works. I don't wake up with my throat messed up. it takes time for my dizziness to go away, but I feel better using this regiment. I understand you can use the gaviscon for a long time. I don't know why the US version sucks but its a good deal on amazon and I just buy it in bulk.

No posts here in quite a while. I'm new, all. Trying to learn about LPR. Lots of issues: asthma, sinusitis, ear aches, vocal cord dysfunction.... Just had the manometry and 24 hr. pH, and waiting for the results.

PPIs seem to be a mystery. I was on them for quite a while after a GSD (esophageal dilation), but stopped a bit ago, because I don't have symptoms of GERD. Someplaces I read you don't use them for LPR, while other places I read they are the only remedy.

I'm thinking I'd like to use the Gaviscon only, vs. go back on drugs if possible. So, trying to learn.

I understand the UK version has more alginate. That's the "Advance" version. But I also see "Double Action", too, which seems to have more of the antacid in it? Not sure if that's the 500 mg. of alginate...

For flavors, I'd think the peppermint wouldn't be good, as they say avoid mints. But it's the only flavor/type available if you want tablets?

Another question would be when to use. All the time? After every meal? And when? Right after? I'm wondering if, using this, even the new asthma, hoarseness and breathlessness might go away...

Many thanks!
Linda