is it reflux or a cold?

lovecats85 · January 16, 2006

I have been debating on whether my new fill is too tight.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=13740

And last night I was able to eat a little potato salad and a bit of Pasta salad and a few bites of ice cream.

I didn't feel any reflux but I woke up this AM with the worst sore throat. How do I tell if it's a sore throat from reflux or just a cold (b/c my nose is kind of stuffed up so maybe I had drainage while I slept).

My throat feels raw.

lovecats85 · January 16, 2006

nevermind! I called Dr Maese's office and they said COME IN AND GET SOME OUT RIGHT NOW. So, off I go.

Alexandra · January 16, 2006

I don't think you can, definitively. When this happens to me I look at all my symptoms and the big question: is anyone else in my house sick? If my kids are sniffly it's a cold.

How long does it take to clear up? Be very aggressive about avoiding reflux and see what happens. Don't eat after 5:00 p.m. except for a hot drink at about 7:00. If you have any nasal congestion medicate it (like if you have allergies).

If the sore throat clears up through the day and you have no other cold symptoms, it could be reflux. If you have other cold symptoms, or if other people in your house are sick, or if your reflux tactics have no effect after two days, it's probably a cold.

Either way, I hope you feel better soon!