1. Community
  2. Gut, bowel and stomach
  3. Reflux Oesophagitis

Acid Reflux Symtoms (GERD) Help! Related to ear blockage?

Posted , 7 users are following.

charmayne28375
charmayne28375

So for the past 7 months I have been experiencing acid reflux symptoms, it happened out of no where but has been a pain ever since. It started off with chronic back, chest and neck pain and i was prescribed nexium 40mg which did nothing. I also ended up eating next to nothing as every food seemed to trigger it. I was later reffered to a Gastro specialist, had an endoscopy and found a small hiatial hernia causing acid to back up into my oesophagus..long story short the chronic pain symtoms got alot better so i went back to eating normalling thinking i was fine...turns out this build up of mucous at the back of my throat was acid reflux all along. And now for the past 11 1/2 weeks i have been experiencing blocked ear, right side headaches and facial pain. my ENT says it is inflammation and congestion in my nose that could possibly be from acid reflux (no definitive diagnosis yet) I have also been experiencing lightheadedness/wooziness due to this. Has anyone ever experienced this?? also what are your tips for keeping the acid reflux at bay? my main concern in the mucous and it seems to happen regardless of what i eat and also in between meals I have been on Somac 20mg once a day for past 8 weeks now just upped it to twice a day.

Help!

Charmayne

0 likes, 24 replies

24 Replies

Prev
  • papote53
    papote53 charmayne28375

    Posted

    Yes, but did he say it has to be pills? If you have not purchaesd them I suggest just getting the sublingual or luquid.  Normally they recommend 1000mg.
    • colleen73
      colleen73 papote53

      Posted

      hi papote, i live in scotland, the doctor prescribed tablets. We dont buy medication here.
    • colleen73
      colleen73 papote53

      Posted

      They are available to buy, but the doctor can prescibe them also, as in this case
Back to top
Prev

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.