Hi there, I have suffered from acid reflux for many years and it's never really been an issue. Recently I develoloped serious problems with my voice and throat and I went to a specialist where I had a gastroscopy done as he felt it that my reflux could possibly be causing the problem. I was put on Protium 40 initially but my GP put me on Protium 20 after about three months(mistake on her part possibly) which has controlled it but I still get reflux from time to time. I have been on protium for 6 months approx but my vocal issues still exist. Basically I have a white coated tonge, and when I speak my throat gets sore, dry and irritated. Do you think my vocal/throat issues could be reflux related? An ENT examined it and he said there was signs of arytenoiditis. This is having a huge negative impact on my life as I am completley dependant on my voice. Also, it's not Candida. I would really appreciate advice from you. Thanks
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Gerd causing Vocal/Throat problems ??
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Your symptoms sound like they very well could be caused by reflux. There are many good threads on this message board related to this. These symptoms are typically symptoms of a form of reflux called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR). LPR usually refers to types of reflux symptoms involving the throat or breathing. When the reflux comes up slower, it often causes the heartburn type symptoms. With other people, it doesn't settle in the esophagus and comes up quickly and ends up irritating the throat or upper airways. That is the LPR. I would suggest you try doing some searches on this site or others on LPR.
Your Protium is my Protonix. While it is OK, it didn't fully take care of my symptoms. There are a variety of reflux medications. It is really an individual thing as to how well they work on the symptoms for various people. Unfortunately for some people, they really don't get full relief regardless of the medications. Based on my personal experience and what I have read on LPR, it typically takes a twice a day dosage of the PPI's to really make a difference. That might be reflected in the difference you are are feeling in symptoms.
Also, you should visit the Acid Reflux board. Lots of strategies people have tried to get relief from symptoms. Successful or not, it does give you things to try.
Your Protium is my Protonix. While it is OK, it didn't fully take care of my symptoms. There are a variety of reflux medications. It is really an individual thing as to how well they work on the symptoms for various people. Unfortunately for some people, they really don't get full relief regardless of the medications. Based on my personal experience and what I have read on LPR, it typically takes a twice a day dosage of the PPI's to really make a difference. That might be reflected in the difference you are are feeling in symptoms.
Also, you should visit the Acid Reflux board. Lots of strategies people have tried to get relief from symptoms. Successful or not, it does give you things to try.
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Hi MountainReader, tanx for your reply. I'll certainly look up the other threads
I have recently had something similar to that you describe.
My PCP thinks it's post-nasal drip, and I've been using a steroid nose spray. That has helped considerably, although my throat still gets dry. Any chance the sinuses are acting up on you?
I've had vocal cord cancer. That was 12 years ago, but anything happening to my throat naturally concerns me.
My PCP thinks it's post-nasal drip, and I've been using a steroid nose spray. That has helped considerably, although my throat still gets dry. Any chance the sinuses are acting up on you?
I've had vocal cord cancer. That was 12 years ago, but anything happening to my throat naturally concerns me.