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Q: Acid reflux causing vocal problems??

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. I would really appreciate advice from you. Thanks

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Jan Gambino, Health Guide
3/14/09 3:39pm

Hello!

I wonder if you could get a referral to a voice specialist for further evaluation and treatment since the GI doctor and the ENT were not able to help you.

Jan Gambino

The Reflux Mom

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3/14/09 7:56pm

Well I received speech therapy and that didn't work so I'm really at a loss now as to what to do. It's got point where i'm constantly worried about it because i'm very much dependant on my voice. my anxiety is probably causing tension which probably isn't helping either.

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By cphelan— Last Modified: 12/17/10, First Published: 03/13/09