Heartburn & Sore Throat... ouch!

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Hey all...

I am having this crazy weird feeling in my throat... its like a scratchy burning feeling, but also feels like a sore throat.. a little mucus.. but not a cold or anything like that.

Im thinking its reflux or heartburn, but i am taking a PPI. . 20mg Pariet and do not have any other symptoms.

Have any of you gone through this whilst on a PPI. .. i am 7 weeks out and had no issues otherwise.

Drinking and eating seems to relieve it temporarily... but as soon as i stop... it comes back

Edited June 15, 2016 by AussieGirl81

[cindyw41 761]

It sounds like Gerd. Your PPI may not be strong enough. Did you have a hiatal hernia repair at the same time as your surgery or did they check you for one?

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[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Thanks for your reply...

It was a straight forward surgery and no issues at all. I did have a manometry done prior to surgery and was advised by the surgeon that everything is normal so GERD shouldn't be an issue post op.

I had heartburn for the first couple of days and haven't had it for the whole 7 weeks since surgery till yesterday... but this us crazy.. its driving me mad.

I should probably go to the doctor... but i was hoping someone had been through it and could provide a temporary remedy till then.

I took gaviscon around an hour ago... no relief whatsoever

[cindyw41 761]

That stinks.. I had gerd prior to surgery and my surgeon said it may come back post surgery even with my repair. It seems common for sleeve patients to develop it. He advised me that I may have to get the bypass later on to relieve it. Praying it doesn't come back.

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Nooooo i hope thats not the case with me.... i don't want it!! *throws a tantrum* hehe

I wonder if its possible to develop this far out though... i would have thought I would have got it sooner after surgery.

Its odd though.... it almost feels like smokers sore throat... kinda when you've been out and smoked way way to much... thats the only way i can describe it

[cindyw41 761]

He didn't give a timeline of when it could show up I think it can hit anytime. I'm hoping it's not but what you're describing is what I went through. I do know that it can creep up into the throat and give that burning sore throat feeling.

[KristenLe 5,979]

You may have irritated your esophagus. I believe with GERD you'd have a horrible taste in your mouth and more of a burning pain. I would see what the Dr says. Good luck!

[cindyw41 761]

My pain got so bad at times I thought I was having a heart attack. I also learned that stress aggravates it.

[cindyw41 761]

@@KristenLe I didn't have the horrible taste.

@ definitely see your dr. Untreated it cause cause a lot of issues, hopefully it's something else

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Yeah. . I think this one requires a visit to the doctor... something isn't right... i should trust my instincts.

I really hope its not gerd. .. that was one of my biggest fears pre op. I wonder if the pariet is no longer working.. or i need to adjust the dose... i guess the doctor can decide.

I have no idea how i am going to go to sleep... its driving me mad...

[stacyrg2 350]

You won't necessarily have a "horrible" taste if it's GERD. I developed GERD 1 year after my VSG. It is so severe and causing so much damage to my esophagus that I'm converting to bypass on 7/1

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[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Well i finally got to sleep... and i woke up 30 minutes ago... and it was gone.... around 10 mins ago it has come back!! Argh!!

I will go see my doctor today... this will drive me insane otherwise

[cindyw41 761]

You won't necessarily have a "horrible" taste if it's GERD. I developed GERD 1 year after my VSG. It is so severe and causing so much damage to my esophagus that I'm converting to bypass on 7/1

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My dad also has Gerd and his esophagus is deteriorating. It went untreated for years. (you know.. the tough guy syndrome) Now he has to be on a strong PPI to help it. I hope 7/1 gives you some relief. Best wishes for you.

@ let us know what the Dr says. Glad your were able to get some rest.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@ What was the outcome of this??

[Zsazsaamor 46]

I have gerd and I have the same symptoms when I don't take my meds so yours mite not be strong enough

How have u been I think we got sleeved the same day ❤