sore throat - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

srini64 · 02-07-2005, 05:43 AM

Hello,
I was diagnosed with grade 1 easophagitis 3 years back. I used to have acidity problem even before that for a long time. I am taking ppis on and off since 3 years. Though I have no heart burn now, I have constant sore throat and when i speak continously for some time I have throat pain. My doctor says its because of Gerd andf advised ph manometry. Do I go for a second opinion or straight away go for the manometry test. Please advice

blondy2061h · 02-07-2005, 01:34 PM

Why not do the pH manometry? It's not that bad. I'm going for my second time next week. It's not fun, but bearable.

I have had the sore throat with GERD.

tonyv · 02-09-2005, 01:09 PM

Hi There, I have been suffering for GERD for quite a long time, but just recently it has started to really bother me. The other morning I woke up without been able to speak as my throat was totally closed, my voice was hoarse and throat was very red and irritated, I thought I was having an allergic reaction of some sort. After been to the allergist it was proven I have no allegies, it seems its all caused by GERD, in my case I have been experiencing, a sore throat, the sensation that I have a lump where my adams apple is, difficulty swallowing sometimes, chest pain, burping, and ear pain just on one side. Is there anyone out there with similar symptoms?

JIM85711 · 02-21-2005, 11:05 PM

I Have The Same Symptoms Also.... I Feel Like My Throat Is Closed Up Often, Feel Like A Lump Is By My Adams Apple & Makes It A Bit Hard To Swallow. My Throat Is Also Sore Often & Really Feel It When I Talk Too Loud Or For Too Long. I Don't Have Medical Ins So I Just Take Prilosec Otc & That Totally Kills The Heartburn, But The Above Things Still Happen. I Hate It. Any Thing I Can Do To Help My Throat Feel Better? Anything Out There To Make My Throat Feel Not So Raw & Sore?

lexxx · 02-26-2005, 11:20 AM

I would reccomend Milk of Magnesia if you are in the UK, I don't know if it is sold anywhere else. It helps neutralise the acid for a while and provides me with some relief, it helps my sore throats too when the acid is very bad, trouble is, I have to keep taking it which I am not sure is such a good idea long term... I take proton pump inhibitors too, which help some.