Chronic Sore Throat - due to GERD - no relief with full dosage medication
Hi,
I have had a continuous sore throat since about 5 years now. Within the last 5 years there hasn't been a single moment without the sore throat pain and fatigue.
I started with visiting several ENTs and general physicians who took throat swabs and ruled out any infections. After no response to the strong atibiotics, all of them ruled this as acid reflux. I also visited a GI who put me on Zantacs and 2 PPIs for several months but it didn't work. Endoscopy revealed some inflammation in esophagus. the 24-hour ph test and manometry test revealed negative results - no alarming ph levels and good pressure from the LES.
The last GI put me on domperidone, Zantac and PPI. It's been 2 months, it has helped me with the heartburn but zero releif with the sore throat.
I have 24 hour fatigue due to the sore throat, continous sleepiness and lack of concentration affecting personal and work life.
I sleep on a raised wedge pillow since 2 years, but that hasn't alleviated the problem.
Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Hi Swapsy
I am going through the same thing but it has been one year. I am on anti-reflux medication as well but my throat is still very painful and my quality of life is bad as a result. My whole family is suffering.
I have been told to have an operation to stop the reflux but as causation has not been established, I am not prepared to do so. My specialist thinks I have an extra sensitive throat. In your case, it sounds like it is not reflux related as your PH test was negative and you are on medication. Maybe it is an allergy or an environmental issue. Sorry can't be of any help but if I find out what mine is, I will let you know.
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Hi Swapsy
Ther is exactly same sort of suffering that i am going through, the quality of life and every thing i would love to do is effected .However soar throat is not there allthe time
it comes after few hours after meal and than comes the fatigue . Although i do not feel
sleepiness however the sickness causes very poor level of concentration.
i am currently taking Neksium 40 mg which comprises esomeprazole and waiting for results.
Also check if you have hiatal hernia and/or HPylori.
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Hi Swapsy,
I had this continuous sore throat for 3 months now. My GI expert told me it's caused by acid reflux. He did an Endoscopy and he found a very redness area. I am on Nexium for about four weeks and there is a little sign of improvement. I found it's very important to change the diet and take Nexium 30 to 60 minutes before dinner. Starting yesterday, I bought some chinese herb to try. I put it in the water. It works after I drink the water but the pain comes back again after a while. Anyway, I am going to see an ENT by the end of this month. One ENT looked at my throat two months ago and told me there is no cancer.
Keep me posted with your treatment.
Joe
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Swapsy
Monday, July 06, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Hi Swapsy,
I bought a book called Gastrointestinal Health written by Steven Peikin. I followed the instruction of PPI, diet and raising 6 inch on bed as per the book. My throat pain have been greatly relieved. The book said that sleeping on the raised pallow will make things worse. I stopped Chinese medicine after a couple of days. It helps but some website said it's not good to take it for long term. The english name is Sterculia lychnophora.
I did extensive reasch recently on the chronic sore throat. It might be reflux esophagitis or post nasal drip or infections.
Joe
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Swapsy
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Is this really true and does it have a solution?
sgee
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 02:12 AM
Try "APPLE CIDER VINEGAR".... it also comes in pills at the pharmacy. Gargle with it, drink it, and or take the pills. Its been known as a "cure all" for thousands of years.
Hi Joe,
Late last year I was also put on 2 PPIs + domperidone, it only helped slightly with the heartburn but zero effect on sore throat.
I went on a 15 hour flight, economy class - so you almost have to sit upright. I could still feel the throat pain without lying down.
Not sure what the problem is. Currently I am on no medication and living with the pain in throat and heartburn. My throat hasn't felt painless since several years now. It's a part of my life !!
The chinese medication - what is it for? throat or acidity? more details please
thanks