Any idea what to do next?

[TroubleT]

I know this is long, but it's the only way to really explain: I was admitted 3 years ago for sever acid reflux. I've been sick for almost a year now straight. I keep getting tossed back and forth with no answers. Last year my throat swelled and I was rushed to the ER. When I got back home I was sent to three docs who decided I had Angio edema...with no known cause. I went to the Allergy Doc who said he didn;t think it was from An allergy but sent me to take all the "T" test and all came back fine. Since this started every day I have trouble swallowing. Pain in my left ear on and off. Once in a while my tongue will swell or tingle. And a thick mucus in my throat. The ear, nose and throat doc keeps sending my back to the gastro doc.  I've been on prevacid for three months now, two times a day with no help. I'm feeling helpless. I can't afford to keep doing this much longer. About three months ago I had an emergency endoscopies and all he said was a slight aggravation in my throat and to up my acid pills to twice a day. I am being seen by a Allergy, Ear nose and Throat and a gastro plus my family doc. Do I try to find a whole new set of these docs and try again? Where do I turn now..?

[penelope220]

You're welcome!  See if u can really burp w/ Sprite.  the more you can burp the better.  and for the pain in your left ear try cleaning it with drops.  you probably have a blocked eustachian tube.  if u have a lot of build up it might take a while to absorb the drops so just be patient.  i had that problem before too.

[TroubleT]

Thank you!!! I will try that. I can only drink Sprite right now, but maybe if I try something else it will help. ;-)

[penelope220]

the last time i took an acid reflux medication was 20 yrs. ago.  i always get that problem if i eat hot, spicy and acidic foods.  i also love chinese foods.  what i do now is just drink diet 7-up after i eat and it seemed to help after i burp.:)

marie