Acid reflux unresolved
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I have been treated with different PPIs for the last 12-18 months on/off. Had varying symptoms like stomach, chest pain, wheezing. Dry tickle. However I have been getting quite often a sore throat, bit of a dry irritated cough very occasional and that horrible feeling as though my throat feels locked 🤔 It comes on all of a sudden. I can just b sitting down and my throat goes really dry and feel as tho throat restricted. Doc gave me lanzapromole and have only been taking a week. No improvement as such yet. I haven't had any tests to see whether it is reflux. That's why I've been apprehensive in taking the PPIs. I am just so scared that if it is that there maybe damage? How long does it take for these PPIs to actually work and if any damage will they help heal it?
I don't know why but it's not even food related most times. I can go most the day without having anything but a piece of toast and still get the symptoms. I also burp more so. But the sore throat really bothers me and the throat restriction had a peak tube to test asthma and that was ok. Can anyone help with advise please 🙀
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karen71465 lisa33471
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Barretts lisa33471
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Much recent research has shown they probably have a chemo-protective effect so managing them may actually do more good than harm. Not everyone develops hypochlorhydria and mineral malabsorption.
And PPIs don't make acid worse, they reduce the acid produced by the stomach. Suddenly stopping can cause a rebound effect where more acid is produced for a few days.
It is worth asking for an endoscopy to ensure there's been no permanent damage.
If your symptoms are mainly reflux rather than acid and you don't wish to take acid suppressants continually, you may wish to discuss the possibility of  reflux reduction surgery instead.
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See the chapter on extra-oesophageal reflux in the Down With Acid book.
Visit www DownWithAcid org uk and scroll down the contents (home page) to find the chapter link.
PPIs aregood at reducing acid but not so good at reducing reflux.
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As far as I am aware there should be no adverse interaction with PPIs so could probably be taken at the same time. (Check with doctor or pharmacist.)
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I need to know like u said if there has been any damage. Thank you for all your advice. I will not give up with this until I have firm answers.
gwen45436 Barretts
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Thanku for your help as always.
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As an appendix to Down With Acid, I compiled a list of possible symptoms and whether they may be from reflux or acid. Go to www DownWithAcid org uk and scroll right down to the bottom of th epage to find the link to Symptom Checker under Appendices.
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Do u have any advice. Shall I request for an endoscopy maybe? Although that frightens the life out of me 🙀 Thanks Lisa
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