Information and opinions on health from tomhole at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1717/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1717/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1717/index http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/1717/14035/options Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:45:00 -0400 tomhole I have suffered from chronic, severe (every day) indigestion with acid reflux for over 20 years.  I have never been treated or diagnosed.  I did start on Prilosec OTC about 6 months ago and that has controlled the indigestion to about once a week.  Now I am learning about GERD and I am worried there might be damage to my throat.  I have a persistent sore throat, coughing and chest pain.  What are the chances that I have... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/1717/14035/options