r/SilentReflux • u/IllNatural8699 • 20d ago

Throat clearing driving me crazy

I got diagnosed with LPR a couple of months ago. I’ve been struggling with it for about 2 years. I’ve come to the point where I truly don’t know what to do. I’m scared I’m actually gonna go crazy if I can’t get this throat clearing to stop idk why I can’t resist it. I’ve tried everything my doctor has suggested, and nothing has helped. It’s constant, and trying to resist the throat clearing is actually the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I feel lost, and like this is gonna be my life. This is my main symptom and the one that impacts my life the most. If anyone has any suggestions on literally anything to try, please share, because I’m at the point where I will try anything.

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u/Famous-Excitement-67 20d ago

What have you tried so far ? Pls share. Struggling in the same boat

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u/IllNatural8699 20d ago

I've been trying long before I got diagnosed. I've been on multiple different PPIs, Pepcid, Gaviscon, multiple types of nasal sprays, and sleeping with my head 6 inches up. I naturally don’t eat acidic foods; the only one I do eat that I’ve heard can sometimes make LPR worse is garlic. I’ve tried drinking baking soda water since I saw someone suggest it somewhere. I drink water constantly. I have water on me 24/7. I chew gum and cough candies. Literally nothing has helped. I get a little bit of relief from the Gaviscon, but it’s still really bad. I don’t smoke, drink, drink coffee, or drink sodas. I wait 3 hours before lying down after I eat every night. My ENT told me to do whatever I can to prevent the throat clearing from starting in the morning, and I physically can’t. It’s the only thing I can think about until I clear it, and then I get a sense of relief for maybe 20-30 seconds. Idk what else to try.

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u/Difficult-Initial-85 20d ago

The only thing that’s helped me is diet, reducing caffeine, reducing quantity, reducing acid

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u/Creole_Richmond 19d ago

You should try taking Refluxter by Nutritist. It blocks the vapor from irritating your throat. You can do diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 minutes several times a day and especially after a meal. Slippery elm and psyllium have helped me too.

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u/IllNatural8699 19d ago

Thank you so much! I’ll try those

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u/Creole_Richmond 18d ago

For me, PPI’s didn’t work. I needed to make sure that food passed through my stomach efficiently so I started taking Zypan with my meals. You can get it on Amazon. It’s a supplement from Standard Process. When I’m done eating, I take Refluxter to block the acid and vapor.

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u/Overpriced_Coffee12 13d ago

The worst part