sgtbrk

Someone has to know what else I can do. I have been to my doctor numerous times. My acid reflux is very bad. If I bend over I get acid and regurgitation. It also happens when I sleep. My throat gets so irratated I can get horse if I yell. ( Like when I'm playing sports, yelling at a game etc.) If I open my mouth and look in the mirror, I can see a red ring in my throat. I have taken many meds. Zantac 300, pepcid, protonix, you get the picture. Currently I take Prilosec DR (2x a day), Carafate (4x a day), In between I use alka seltzer, Maalox, tums. I do not: Drink, Smoke, eat spicey foods, no soda anymore, no juice, sauce (like pizzie, that kills me), no chocolate. I have cut out everything that can cause issues. I think. I have had two upper gi's.

This has been going on like this for a year and a half now. I get worried, because I heard you can get cancer from this. The meds help a little, but not when I sleep or bend. My doctor acts like it is no big deal. I have asked to see a specialist a few times, but he always wants to try something else. How long should I let him keep trying other meds before I demand to see a specialist? Does anyone have any suggestions on what else might help. I have heard of surgery, but do not know much about it. My doctor said I'm a little young for this, I'm 38, I don't think that's too young. All I know is I don't want to end up with throat cancer.

Anyone have any suggestions??????