It's like I'm allergic to water

I'm not kidding, I'm continuing to worsen, and with no doctor appointment/tests in sight for a long time, I simply can't cope. On top of all my usual "LPR-like" symptoms, which include post nasal drip, burning throat, a lump in the throat, nausea and belching, I find I'm really having trouble breathing of late, both through my mouth and nose. I've been examining my activities and diet for patterns. It's not allergies or a sinus infection, in fact it's brought on by drinking water! It doesn't matter what temperature the water is, when I drink it, or whether I've had food or not. As soon as I swallow it, mucus pools in my throat and I feel it and my nose close over. I can exhale fine, but as I inhale my breathing stops short due to the tight throat. This of course leads me to hyperventilate out of necessity, and me desperately clearing my throat to unblock it.

I've tried ignoring it, but my body forces me to take a deep breath after a while, and it's accompanied by lightheaded'ness, left arm pain, ear pressure and a feeling of tiredness. And of course, drinking more water only makes it worse too, as does burping.

I'm really frightened. Why can't I drink water without this happening? And if my LPR symptoms are this bad, why wouldn't my spit-tests show up any Pepsin as the cause? Sorry to sound in a flap, but I can't very well go without water..!

EDIT: Gaviscon Advance can make it worse too. -_-

Water allergy is a real thing, just like cold allergies. They are rare but real.

Daxter, i have the same thing only not quite as bad but very similar to what you describe. I hate drinking water because of it. And mine is getting worse too. Ive told a couple of doctors this and they just look at me. Im going to try and explain this to my surgeon on April 1st. I will let you know what she says. I feel for you. What other symptoms do you have?? How is your voice and throat pain?? Are you developing problems with your sinuses like me??

lobstahguy said...
Daxter, i have the same thing only not quite as bad but very similar to what you describe. I hate drinking water because of it. And mine is getting worse too. Ive told a couple of doctors this and they just look at me. Im going to try and explain this to my surgeon on April 1st. I will let you know what she says. I feel for you. What other symptoms do you have?? How is your voice and throat pain?? Are you developing problems with your sinuses like me??

Yes, I am developing sinus problems, ever since stopping Mirtazapine. My voice isn't croaky, and my throat burns less often, but the mucus-! There's never been so much in my life; I'm pretty sure that's what is blocking my throat as I type. I wish I could've just stopped the medicine and been free of LPR, but that'll never happen will it?

EDIT: Every Google search I do says "LPR." I'm desperate for it not to be. Isn't there anything else it could be?