Hello,
About 5 months ago, I started having to clear my throat often and also experiencing sore throat. After a few trips to the my primary care doctor and eventually an ENT doctor, I was told that I have silent acid reflux because I did not experience any heart burn and my larynx is inflamed. I was put on Pirolsec twice a day. I was on it for about 4 weeks but it did not give me any relief. Then I was prescribed acidphex. Then two weeks ago, I started to have very bad heart burn systoms as well as burning in the throat. My systoms generally get worse 3 hours after lunch and continue until about 9 a.mthe next day. Then I get a respite for a few hours. Ten days ago, I had an endoscopy done and I was told everything is OK. The GI doctor doen not even want to do any more with me as if I imagine the symtoms. I know my sysmtoms are real and even tested the PH of my saliva wich is 6.2 when I have the haeartburn very badly. My question is that are the PPI medications doing more harm than good? I follow a very strict diet. I don't eat all the forbidden food for acid reflux. I have difficulty in sleeping because of heartburn and sore throat. I would be grateful for any suggestions to relieve my symtoms.
Sincerely yours,
maggie