Have you thyroid bloods done..i had a feeling like that with my throat and had a goiter, hashimoto and hypothyroidism..Dawn
It's ok, Jade. I'm stronger than you think. :) Nobody's going to scare me off.
I do know :(
I suppose I worry about people telling you it could something really serious when it's not, which will in turn, upset you, and when you get upset that's when the acid starts churning up. You need to stay as calm as possible until you see the doc.
Sorry to see you ARE on Nexuium 2xday and it's not helping :(
It's already been upped to twice a day. Thanks Jade. I do think it's more due to the GERD but just was trying to think what else it could be and what I should discuss with the doctor. I'm trying not to think about it too much but it's hard not too when I notice the difference in my voice, you know?
Hmm...very hard to say What's going on. I kind of doubt it's smoking related...probably more due to the GERD. All that acid rising up like you've been describing lately can make your esophagus raw which may make your throat raspy. The acid causes erosion of the lining. Have you stopped drinking ALL coffee? :)
I am thinking though, that the endoscopy you're scheduled for is going to give you all your answers. Try not to let your mind run wild too much with this until you have your tests because honey, you're just scaring yourself trying to GUESS what this is.
You may want to up your Nexium to twice a day. When I was dx'd with the ulcers, I was taking Prilosec am And pm.