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Posted 4/5/2015 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Here is some background information about me.

I have had gerd for 20 some years. Until 6 months ago it was under control by medication. Now I experience what I believe is LPR. Lump in my throat, excess mucus, throat tightness, a feeling of trouble swallowing. I am also having horrible stomach pains (burning), with reflux coming up my esophagus. I went to my gastro doc who suggested surgery. I decided to go to Mayo clinic for a second opinion. The doctor there told me he does not believe in LPR. He said there is no proof that it is an actual disorder/disease. I was scoped and given a barium swallow. (all normal) He told me He thinks my symptoms are something called laryngeal neuropathy. I did some research and I am not sure I agree with him.

anyway my question is, Has anyone had LPR cured by getting nissen fundoplication surgery?

Thank you all for your replies.
Posted 4/7/2015 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
I did the Nissen...

My Dr does believe in LPR. But prior to him, a great ENT that specializes in speech conditions confirmed it over the course of 5 months. She suspected it day 1, but I was the one that made her check another 4 times. But enough about that...

The Nissen Dr pretty much told me that LPR was tough to cure with a Nissen, but it was the best treatment he had available. He told me he would do a full wrap and take it from there. He did the full wrap, and due to low esophageal motility, I couldn't swallow my own saliva. I literally vomited saliva for 3 days straight in the hospital until the Dr redid the Nissen to a Toupet Nissen (partial).

Now, I'm a Financial Advisor and I sell products for a living. I spent 2 weeks in the hospital, and then spent another 2 weeks at home. When I got back to work I had to get an assistant to help me finish sales presentations because I hurt so bad for the next 2 weeks. And than after that...I had no problems. Didn't even notice the Nissen was there.

BUT...it didn't even improve my LPR by 1%. I don't care about the money wasted, or even the time. But if I could go back in time I would not have done it because I'm afraid it could get in the way of actual cures.
Posted 4/7/2015 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
thanks for reply. That scares me to hear this. To think I will have to live like this for the rest of my life is tough to deal with. :(
Posted 4/7/2015 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
I read a post from someone once who said that LPR causes a higher change of esophageal cancer than regular gerd. I am not sure where they got this information from but if its true what are we suppose to do if NF doesnt fix it!?
Posted 4/15/2015 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
Crewguy28:

I've been visiting this site for years by just joined today to respond to your post. Which Mayo clinic did you got to and who is the doctor that "does not believe in LPR". I'm asking because I'm not really impressed with the care that I've gotten at mayo. And I might want avoid the place altogether if all their GI and ENT docs dismiss LPR.
Posted 4/16/2015 9:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hello PND,

Here he is

http://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/ravi-karthik-m-d/bio-20055548
Posted 4/16/2015 11:13 AM (GMT 0)
He told me there wasn't enough evidence to support LPR so he didn't really belive in it. He told me I probably had layngeal sensory neuropathy. This doesnt sound like my problem though.... I dont have a chronic coughing problem.
Posted 6/28/2015 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I've just seen this post from a couple of months before my Nissen and hope my experience can help you make a decision. I have had silent GERD (i.e. no symptoms), which I believe is generally the same this as LPR, for several years and it went into overdrive last fall.

I had surgery a month ago (May 26) and a very glad I did. I really encourage you to go for it, as long a you have a surgeon you have researched and trust. My experience as of Day 17 is at

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=3132073&p=5

and I can honestly say that two weeks later, on Day 32 since the surgery, I am feeling terrific. I haven't needed any reflux meds and feel optimistic that reflux may well be a thing of the past for me. Please don't let that Mayo doctor discourage you without getting another opinion (as you probably have by this time).

Good luck!
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