LPR reflux after sudden flu/respiratory distress

mush123

New Member

Joined : Jan 2015

Posts : 7

Posted 1/9/2015 12:38 PM (GMT 0)

Hello, I really need advice, I developed lpr reflux after sudden flu/respiratory distress, it was like I had inhaled toxic fumes, two weeks after I started having breathing problems, cough,wheeze and sore throat and throat spasm. I went to ENT and he gave me ppi's and diet change, however its been 11 months and I am still suffering everyday, losing weight and still not getting better. Any advice? I feel really depress now and its having an effect on my family. Doctors say its reflux but I'm not getting any relief.

Trotters

Regular Member

Joined : Jun 2014

Posts : 332

Posted 1/9/2015 7:21 PM (GMT 0)

Have you had any testing performed to see if you have a weak valve or any ph monitoring? Think that would prob be your first step. If it does indicate reflux then it could be that you are one of the unlucky ones like myself who doesnt respond well to PPI. Think another trip to your gp/consultant may be a good idea. Take care

dencha

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Joined : Feb 2009

Posts : 7263

Posted 1/9/2015 9:05 PM (GMT 0)

Hi mush123,

Welcome to Healing Well! You're definitely in the right place, with lots of other members who understand the discomforts and worries of LPR/GERD.

Trotter had great advice...a visit to your primary care doctor, and a referral to a GI specialist, sound in order. The GI doc specializes in just what you're going through. See if you can get a referral to a doctor who has a reputation for listening to his/her patients. That's the first step. You want someone to truly hear about what you're experiencing, and then provide you with a plan of attack.

It might be time to get some testing done. It can provide you with a wealth of information, and help your doctors know what to do to help.

Glad you've joined the forum!

Good luck!
Denise

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