COPD & Emphysema Support Group

Thanks to jamsnjazzy. I was diagnosed with LPR yesterday by my Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon. (LARYNGOPHARYNGEAL REFLUX (LPR)

Jamsnjazzy was kind enough to post a thread about "throat mucus" a few days ago. I read it. I had throat surgery recently, for a very large thyroid mass. Right after surgery I was fine. Then, some old symptoms started reappearing and worsening. Feeling of a lump in my throat; hoarseness, throat phelgm, horrible taste in my mouth, coated tongue; waking with a feeling of drowning and/or choking. All of those problems and more made me very unwell. Lack of appetite, weight loss, weakness from not eating, trouble sleeping.

Yesterday, was my 1 month surgery follow-up with the ENT Surgeon.
He listened. He heard me; and looked at my voicebox, and vocal cords. "Burned"; as he put it, by severe acid reflux. Even though I have NO heartburn? Yup, as I have what jamsnjazzy referred to as "silent reflux". Acid reflux can play havoc with breathing and ability to speak. It can damage the throat (cause inflamation, mucus build-up, etc.) New diet and medications for me. The treatment for LPR is very similar to GERD.

Great thing about being on DS and having contact with others is the
knowledge I gain; that I can not find on my own. Thanks to ALL on this site that provide valuable information to those of us in need.
Posted on 11/03/09, 04:11 am