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Sheepdog12
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Dear Thread Subscribers,
Since I suffered two severe back-to-back colRAB in February 2010, I've experienced myriad problems with my voice box. In June of 2010, an ENT brought it to my attention that my condition might be LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux). I began treating it with 80 mg of Prilosec per day during the middle of August. In addition, I made a nuraber of lifestyle changes such as modifying my diet, losing weight, not eating with three hours of going to bed, and sleeping with my head slightly inclined. While these treatment measures seemed to improve my symptoms to some considerable extent, they did not "cure" me of my symptoms.
Several weeks ago, another user of this forum suggested that my condition was more likely caused by nerve-damage done to my throat by the viral infections I suffered. More specifically, damage to my vagus nerve was probably sustained. The condition is called Post-Viral Vagal Neuropathy, most of the symptoms of which are identical with the symptoms of LPR.
One month ago, I saw a doctor and began treating the condition with 75 mg of Lyrica twice a day. While I can't be completely certain, I've noticed a nuraber of positive changes since taking the medicine. My throat does not burn very much at all since taking it and it is easier for me to speak clearly. Moreover, I have no serious throat-clearing difficulty anymore. I usually temporarily feel the urge to clear my throat after eating, but it passes after I drink water. However, I have experienced some negative side effects. Instead of a widespread burning sensation, I now experience a sharp, pinching sensation at different points in my larynx, as though there are three or four very tiny pins jiggling around. Also, it's made my throat rather dry, which enhances the scratching sensation I've felt.
My first week on the Lyrica, the side-effects were more noticeable than the benefits. But, by the second week, I began to notice the benefits taking effect while the side-effects improved. My fourth week on the medicine was my best so far, and probably my best week since I became ill in February. I'm beginning my second month on the medicine now. My doctor suspects that my progress will flatline and at that point we'll decide either to switch medicines or increase the dose.
If any of you have similar problems, especially if they developed suddenly or following an upper respiratory tract infection, tell your doctor and ask about trying Lyrica or some other medicine in its category, such as Neurontin.
Since I suffered two severe back-to-back colRAB in February 2010, I've experienced myriad problems with my voice box. In June of 2010, an ENT brought it to my attention that my condition might be LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux). I began treating it with 80 mg of Prilosec per day during the middle of August. In addition, I made a nuraber of lifestyle changes such as modifying my diet, losing weight, not eating with three hours of going to bed, and sleeping with my head slightly inclined. While these treatment measures seemed to improve my symptoms to some considerable extent, they did not "cure" me of my symptoms.
Several weeks ago, another user of this forum suggested that my condition was more likely caused by nerve-damage done to my throat by the viral infections I suffered. More specifically, damage to my vagus nerve was probably sustained. The condition is called Post-Viral Vagal Neuropathy, most of the symptoms of which are identical with the symptoms of LPR.
One month ago, I saw a doctor and began treating the condition with 75 mg of Lyrica twice a day. While I can't be completely certain, I've noticed a nuraber of positive changes since taking the medicine. My throat does not burn very much at all since taking it and it is easier for me to speak clearly. Moreover, I have no serious throat-clearing difficulty anymore. I usually temporarily feel the urge to clear my throat after eating, but it passes after I drink water. However, I have experienced some negative side effects. Instead of a widespread burning sensation, I now experience a sharp, pinching sensation at different points in my larynx, as though there are three or four very tiny pins jiggling around. Also, it's made my throat rather dry, which enhances the scratching sensation I've felt.
My first week on the Lyrica, the side-effects were more noticeable than the benefits. But, by the second week, I began to notice the benefits taking effect while the side-effects improved. My fourth week on the medicine was my best so far, and probably my best week since I became ill in February. I'm beginning my second month on the medicine now. My doctor suspects that my progress will flatline and at that point we'll decide either to switch medicines or increase the dose.
If any of you have similar problems, especially if they developed suddenly or following an upper respiratory tract infection, tell your doctor and ask about trying Lyrica or some other medicine in its category, such as Neurontin.