i need some advice

Hi

Ive had a fundo which unfortunately hasn't been successful at reducing my symptoms. I have mainly respiratory/ENT symptoms and mucous is the bane of my life. Both from my throat and upper chest.
Like you, I cant tolerate ppi either and I'm back on zantac 150 (last 3 weeks) and I will say they have helped about 30% the only thing is, the effectiveness of them does wear off and unfortunately starting to get the gurgly/ibs belly which I associate with ppi. So no idea where to go next. Try the zantac, if only for some slight relief from the mucous.

I would also suggest seeing an ENT to rule out any sinus problems and also a trial of steroid nasal spray, have you been tested for allergies? If al negative then yo can go back to GI and explain you think your symptoms are due to GERD/LPR.

I don't get chest pains every day and heartburn isn't my main symptom it's more sore throat, burning sinuses, ear pain cough and lung mucous. saying that I do get some eosphageal pain about once a week if I've been a bit careless with my diet or slept not propped up and it's always in the same place.

When I was first aware of this I did have horrific "lung" pain and I think it's because my airways were very very tender from aspirating at night and the constant and I mean constant coughing I had. Even a waft of perfume or one breath of cold air would make my chest burn. But that pain has subsided now. Sorry for waffling on!

Hi
I have had problems with PPI's too - so I am on ranitidine (Zantac) 300mg - twice a day. Yes it does cause problems - I have to take laxatives - as they play havoc with my digestion - but they mainly do the job for me. I am waiting for surgery - so I'm hoping that I don't have to take these meds much longer. Anything that effects the acid production in your stomach is bound to cause problems - it is there for a reason. I just think H2 antagonists are not as harsh as PPI's. At least I have most of my taste with these tablets!