LPR symptoms?

[Broome1]

In Dec 2013 started coughing with blood specks. Had lung function test - ok. Quit smoking and drinking beer.

Given antihistamines - didn't work. Then had more blood in spit, throat weird and sore.

Quit tomatoes, garlic, onion, fatty foods, citrus, coffee, tea. Lots of mucous, usually milky white, weird throat like something there.

Started sleeping with raised pillows.Tried Omeprasol for 18 days, didnt really work (realise I should try for longer).

Eating at least 2 hours before lying down. Lost 9kg in 6mths, now 65kg.

Throat still weird, dry and sore in mornings. Feels like there's something in throat, and now have slight hoarseness which could be from a viral infection. Also, muscles of throat are a bit sore when I swallow.

Had hair nutrient test - mineral levels borderline.

Had endoscopy and colonoscopy last week - didn't show anything. Started omeprasol again, 6 days (no change yet).

2 weeks ago had swollen lymph on LHS of neck but no pain (had a really bad flu a month before, may have been from that). Taken antibiotics over 6 days, not down yet.

The sensation when swallowing is not nice, I still get a feeling like something is there. Constantly getting mucous up from throat but no cough. No heartburn. Very tired. Seen 4 doctors so far, Seeing ENT in 2 weeks. Anyone have similar symptoms?

[selmaS]

  I am sure the elevated bed will give you some benefits...and most meds can take a few weeks b4 you see any benefits...so give them time...be patient.

One med I was on for something unrelated to this actually had a 2 week adjustment period ...which trust me was very difficult and I had no idea about it..until I told the Dr I wanted off the meds...and after he explained it all I gave it more time and finally did see some results....

Talk with your Dr....

[Broome1]

Thanks Selma S, I took the antihistamines for 2 weeks.

I will now raise my bed.