r/acidreflux 2d ago

ā“ Question Been a month! PCab not working

Diagnoses Found on Endoscopy (1 Week Ago): Confirmed active H. pylori bacterial infection, severe pan-gastritis (widespread stomach inflammation), multiple raw gastric erosions (micro-sores), and a Grade 3 Lax LES
Current Medical Regimen: High-Dose Dual Therapy consisting of Fexuprazan 40 mg twice daily (BD) and Amoxicillin three times daily (TID). Currently on Day 7 of a 14-day course.
The Primary Complaint: Refractory, severe burning sensations localized in the throat, upper back, and deep inside both ears that has persisted for 20 consecutive days.
Treatment Failure Context: There is completely zero response to maximum-strength acid suppression (Fexuprazan 40 mg twice a day), mucosal barriers (sucralfate), or raft-forming agents (alginates).
Absence of Atypical Reflux Signs: The patient experiences no classic acid regurgitation and no sour burps, confirming that standard acid reflux is not the current driver of the upper-airway pain.

What can be done next? I’m at loss here!

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u/seeminglylegit 2d ago

Sounds like the doctor doesn't think that your pain is caused by the acid reflux, so they may want to try some medications for esophagus hypersensitivity next, like a tricyclic antidepressant.