Chuck: I'm not sure what the issue is right now. I had sinus surgery back in 2004 and have a history of bad infections and out-of-this-world allergies (to the point of feeling like I have a headache...
I just had a full upper endoscopy by a top GI doctor in Chicago. NO acid damage (or any other kind of damage) was found. No Barrett's, strictures, etc. No hiatal hernia either. He did biopsies to...
Shabby: How long have you been having the throat problems? I love how these doctors diagnose GERD even though there is no clinical evidence. It's like "give her some medication just in case." A full...
Shabby: If the upper GI endoscopy, barium swallow, etc. were all negative, reflux may not be your problem at all. You might be treating the wrong thing. A tiny hiatal hernia will not cause the...
pretend: How did the doctor know it was a sinus infection? Irritation can be caused be a number of things. Aside from the throat irritation and occasional stomach issues, are you having other...
Well for me, it seems like the more I try to reduce acid, the worse I feel I've been on 40MG of Prilosec a day, along with Gaviscon 3 times a day. No spicy food, coffee, or caffeine (occasional...
It seems like there are a dozen tests for this condition, and I am trying to figure out the one I had When I went to the ENT, he sprayed a numbing agent into my sinuses, had me lean forward, and...
I have gotten the burning dry mouth on several occasions, and it lasted for weeks. I started using dry mouth gum and mouthwash (not sure if it helped). I still get the dry mouth at night (bad),...
rsarj: When you had your upper endoscopy, did the doctor find any inflammation of the esophagus? Damage?...
I have globus off and on, graveley voice off and on, sometimes a mild throat irritation, sometimes feels like food is getting stuck in the back of my throat when I eat. I mouth breathe all night...
I know that dietary changes and medications are needed to control LPR, but how long do I need to take these measures? Is this something that ultimately goes into remission or gets much better,...
Chuck: yes, I'm still having symptoms (globus, mild throat irritation, cracking voice, mild wheezing off and on). I haven't been having any issues with heartburn or burning sensations at night, etc....
In late 2005, I became ill with bronchitis and a sinus infection. It was so bad, that after the illness, I developed asthmatic symptoms and chronic throat irritation: globus, soreness, graveley...
M8: I have many of the same concerns you do. What worries me about the standard Nissan surgery is not being able to burp or vomit ever again. That can't be good. I work out 5 times a week, and I...
If you look at the studies I have posted on this board previously, you will see that PH monitoring for GERD/LPR is highly controversial. There is no baseline on which to measure the PH scores, and...
JAM You have no idea what allergies can do, believe me. My allergies and sinus problems are so bad, that in 2009, I was having migrane headaches, dizziness, sore throat, and vocal problems 24 hours a...
I haven't had the surgery, but I have had other surgeries, and it usually takes months to completely recover. I would give it another week at least, and then if it doesn't clear up, go see an ENT....
OK, now you have me scared. Do Prilosec and other PPIs damage the liver? Are they dangerous? I will deal with LPR over liver failure any day of the week....
I've been trying to sleep with a wedge pillow, but I don't think it is working. I slide off of it. I do not notice LPR symptoms very much at night, and I never get heartburn when sleeping, etc. The...
Hey Carrie I am frustrated with this as well. I'm taking 40mg of Prilosec a day, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and still very little improvement. Just like you, all of my problems started with a...
You have to get into the gym and start running and lifting weights. The harder the run and the heavier the weights, the more bone mass and density is added to your frame. I had thinning bones from...
Just out of curiosity, how long did it take for symptoms to improve on this diet? Were you also on medications? The lifestyle changes related to this disorder are more bothersome to me than the...
The best method is to use a sinus irrigation machine with "pulsating" action. That really gets in deep and clears allergens, bacteria, and fungus out of your sinuses. I have managed to clear sinus...
Actually, I saw my ENT. He did a transnasal scope of the throat and didn't see any inflammation at all. Nevertheless, he said it might be LPR, and prescribed 40mg of Prilosec a day. Even with...
I am avoiding antihistamines because my throat gets so dry, especially at night. Singulair doesn't do a thing for me. I read a study last night that says GERD/LPR is way overdiagnosed, difficult to...
I see a lot of people on the board saying "I had serious reflux last night" or "my reflux is back." Does that mean you are experiencing heartburn? Burning in the oesophagus? The reason I ask, is that...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2503658/ This article points out the problems with diagnosing and treating LPR. "The most common symptoms used to diagnose LPR include globus, throat...
I am starting to think that this whole GERD/LPR thing is largely an anxiety issue, and a mechanical problem (in the case of hiatus hernia, etc.) Diet does nothing for me. In fact, the more obsessive...
It is my understanding that there is a procedure to remove the affects of Barrett's espohagus, called radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s esophagus. You may want to look into this (I know I would)....
Alcie: I get a red, itchy bump from the dust mite shot. I get the shot every week. Bump is usually the size of a dime. I had a CT scan of my sinuses done in late 2010 after a miserable summer of...
I have a history of bad sinus problems (had surgery in 2004 and many sinus infections). I also have horrible allergies to dust mites and mold. When I get an allergy shot for the dust mites, my arm...
I can demand more tests, but I am still wondering why the transnasal esophagoscopy didn't show any inflammation, etc....
I have been having throat irritation problems since a bad bout of bronchitis 9 months ago. My main symptoms are a very dry throat (and mouth), mild irritation that comes and goes, the feeling that...