I've got an ear ache and sore throat due to LPR
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I'm taking Nexium 40mg x 2 and Gaviscon x4 daily. How long before these symptoms subside? I'm fed up with reading negative responses regarding LPR.
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Glennie68 julie03582
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How long have you been on your meds? If it is more than a month - I would say they are not working for you and you need to go back to your doctor. Have you had any other tests done like an endoscopy? With this they can see what damage there is or if there are any other causes. I've got reflux and a hernia - but I mainly get problems with my throat - I have cut out all the triggers listed for reflux - and that has been really difficult - as it has dramatically changed my lifestyle, but I am also fortunate that I am now on waiting list for fundoplication. LPR is not a nice thing to go through - and the only people who do understand are those who suffer from it themselves. It can drag you down - but there are options out there. First step is go back and see what else can be done.
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Glennie68 julie03582
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Gaviscon advance is very good - are you just taking the tablet form? I stopped using the tablets when the doctor said it wouldn't be strong enough! It is pretty disgusting to take - but does the job. Sorry to hear the fundoplication didn't work - could happen to me too! Have you been to see anyone about that?
julie03582 Glennie68
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Glennie68 julie03582
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I think you need to read up on pepsin. Apparently that can stay with you after you have sorted acid reflux - I was reading about someone who had problems with acid reflux, bile reflux and pepsin. Pepsin can stay in your system. Worth a try anyhow. I was reading what eveyone has been posting on here - I can't do chocolate - it relaxes your muscles and makes reflux more likely to happen. It's murder for me - as I love the stuff! I do have one saving grace though - my tablets have 'tainted' my tastebuds - and chocolates, cakes and cheese spread just taste like chemicals and I don't enjoy them. Still crave them though!!!!
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rex_44766 julie03582
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sadly I think chocolate is off the agenda as I only had four of those lovely Roche thingies over Xmas BUT what a shocking night. Brings everything back with a vengence. I use the Gaviscon tablets and liquid and agree that the taste is down right awful. The tablets are very good if you have a raw burning throat but when you are really crook they dont last right through the night. I am trying different brands of ginger chewables to try and get off Gaviscon forever. Not having a lot of luck as yet. The papaya ones I seem to be allergic too which is a shame. (Gives constricted throat). It would be great if a sticky topic could be started here on what we all use as "band-aids" to help us through the long, long nights.
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