Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

I have posted on here before about my ongoing throat problems (GERD, internal bleeding, pasty, lump in throat, difficulty swallowing mucus but not food) that no doctors could put there fingers on.  Recently I went to the Ohio State Medical Center and was diagnosed with LPR (larygopharyngeal reflux).  He instantly saw my voice box is swelled up, which is causing these problems, he says.  He moved me from Prevacid 30mg per day to Prevacid 90mg per day.  

Is anyone on similar doses, or does anyone else have LPR?  How will I digest my food since this is supposed to shut down my stomach acid completely?

Please share similar stories or info.  Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[Concerned lady]

Dear Doug,

Here are some ideas you might want to consider trying for 2 weeks, every day. If these help, then you could continue using the tips, while you slowly wean off the acid blockers (if safe to do so):

Some GASTRIC REFLUX TIPS (without acid blockers):

Please check with your doctor, first, before trying these tips to be sure they are safe, in your particular situation.

GER=Gastro-Esophageal Reflux. (Gastro=stomach. Esophagus=food tube.)

LPR= Laryngeal-Pharyngeal Reflux. (Larynx=voice box, containing the 2 vocal cords. Pharynx=throat, above the larynx. The larynx is above the trachea/windpipe.)

Reflux=acidic or alkaline stomach material that backs up into the esophagus (food tube), causing any of these problems (at least): VCD/Vocal Cord Dysfunction/Laryngospasm attacks, cough, voice problems, asthma, globus (feeling of lump in throat), constant need to clear throat, much extra throat mucus, worsening of sinus condition, sore throat, laryngitis, voice problems, pre-cancerous conditions of throat &/or esophagus, etc.

SOME GER/LPR CONTROL THINGS WE DO, that we learned from the excellent book: STOMACH AILMENTS AND DIGESTIVE DISTURBANCES, by Michael T. Murray, N.D. See page 9, References, in my website: http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com   and, also see GER/LPR info on page 5, and on LINKS page.

PLEASE READ THIS GREAT BOOK. It may possibly be bought on-line, from Michael T. Murray