I've recently been diagnosed with this and deal with the feeling like I have something stuck in the back of my throat. I sometimes feel like my chest is hurting too. I'm taking a daily medicine (Omoprozone - or something) - I'm just wondering, does it get any worse? I've had the barium swallow, they didn't find anything with this. I also notice I burp a lot, so the good thing is I'm not gassy and holding it in, so the medicine works great for this, I just don't like the chest pain or the throat uncomfortableness. I even get hoarse out of nowhere on some days. Any tips?
Q: How do you deal with the "stuck in the throat" feeling?
Answers (1)
11/24/09 7:05pm
How long have you been on the medicine? Have you noticed any improvement? It took me a long time to realize that the lump for me is actually swelling and irritation in my throat. Once the acid is reduced by the medicine then it will take a while for your throat to heal (this can take a few weeks). If you don't start to notice improvement then it's time to head back to the doctor for a recheck.
In the mean time here are some lifestyle things that may help:
http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/introduction-000085_9-145.html?ic=506019
11/30/09 9:56pm
The good news is the meds seem to be helping. The bad news is the meds seem to be helping which is a good indicator that they may be needed. I don't like the idea of meds either, and honestly the fact that my 10 year old needs them just kills me especially given the newest research which is showing problems with increased risk of fracture with prolonged use (the studies are of people over 50). But, at the same time I need to balance the risk of ulcers and precancerous issues in her esophagus.
So, I do my best to try to balance things for both of us. We do a lot of the lifestyle things. She avoids sodas and such but in the coming teen years this might get harder.
With your symptoms somewhat improved but not totally you may want to go back and see him to see what his suggestions are. But, if you haven't been taking the meds regularly it may be harder to get a true idea of what is going on. I don't blame you for trying to go off of them, it kind of gives you an idea if they are truly helping. But, make sure to document what you are doing and feeling and this will help come up with the best plan.
Stephanie
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Hi Stephanie,
Actually I've been on the meds for a little over a month now. I just can't bear the feeling of knowing I have to take a pill EVERY day for the rest of my life to deal with this. Actually for the past couple of days I've "not taken the pills" and I just ate some strawberry yogurt and my throat is somewhat burning. I just hate this feeling. The doctor did tell me the meds take some time to get use to and I should give it a couple of months. One thing I can say is I don't have the urge to bring my food back up now since I've been taking the meds.