have you been checked for thrush?

I am not sure by the ENT doctor took a scope to look down my throat - isn't Thrush something kids get a lot?

I have frequent issues with sore throats and have for several years. The best way to tell what's going on is by the appearance of your throat. If you have white stuff all over its a bateria infection (not only strep can cause this). If your throat is clear but red its usually acid reflux. If you have a lot of mucus its probly allergies or viral. I have delt with all of these and found solutions for them all. Good luck.

my ENT told me i most likely had GERDS due to how red my throat was, i guess it has a certian look about it. i thought i had thrush too, but nope it was gerds, ulcerative gastritis, ulcer, now cp. connection absolutely. what meds have you been on in the past could also be an issue. look at the possible side effects, if it says heartburn, gerds, or anything to do with gastro, be careful. take with a full gut.

I currently take 30 mg of prevacid 2 times a day. Different ppi meds work for different people but they all reduce the amount of acid you produce. Then the acid won't reflux and burn your throat. Just don't take any of them within an hour of calcium (supplements or milk) or regular antacids. Most antacids have calcium. My GI told me that if my troat started burning an hour before I take my meds or an hour after I could take the antacid too. I like to use mylanta or the generic because it would coat my throat. Just expirament a little and find out which combo works for you. Don't be afraid to tell your doc if a presciption (or recomended otc) acid doesn't work. It is different for everyone.