sore throat due to acid reflux

[RAINYDAYS]

i have had acid reflux for quite a long time but the last 2 weeks on and off it has left me with a very sore throat.anyone got any remedes to help with the soreness.going back to doctors next week but just need some help to get me through weekend.. thanks.

[boxtops]

I don't know how it may affect the reflux but I use Sanderson's Throat Specific Mixture - you can get it from Boots. It tastes like battery acid on a sore throat but it really works for me.

[Sqad]

I am not a fan of lozenzers or sprays for this type of sore throat.

Gaviscon is the answer in my opinion.

[boxtops]

would that help the sore throat though, sqad?

[slinky.kate]

i get omeprazole caps of the doc.for this,i dont know if you can buy it over the counter but the certainly work for me

[Euphemia]

I have the same problem, plus hiccups. I think for me it is an irritation due to taking at least 22 pills daily (One of which is Omeprazole). I'm off to see the pharmacist now.
I hope you get it sorted out for the weekend, Rainydays.

[Sqad]

boxy

\\\would that help the sore throat though, sqad?\\

Yepp!...cus it is the acid that is causing it.

[Eve]

I was going to say Gaviscon for a quicker fix and a trip to the doctors if it hasn't settled down to see if you need a more regular medication to help or to look for other possible causes of the reflux. I'm on omeprazole and it does help.

Do you watch what you eat/drink to try and minimise the reflux? Sleeping propped up could also help it not keep rising into your throat overnight. I have a V pillow which is great for propping you up more comfortably. Some people recommend raising the head end of your head too.

Lots of sore throats going around generally recently.

[seadogg]

You can buy Zantac, (ranitidine). Sqad is right as usual, and the combination of Gaviscon and Zantac should sort it. What you must not do is ignore the cause of the sore throat, the acid reflux, as this can lead to ulceration.

[percypineapple]

Hi,
I had that problem for years, but when prescribed 500 dose of ranitidine (zantac) taken just before bed, problem stopped, and i felt so much better.
pharmacist said that high dose should not be taken for more than a month at a time.

[RAINYDAYS]

thanks everyone i have been taking honey in hot water.that seems to have helped.

[Khandro]

Rainydays; // i have been taking honey in hot water.that seems to have helped// Try adding a teaspoon of cider vinegar to the honey and hot water before you go to bed, and it should stop the acid reflux from happening at all.

[Khandro]

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[Jemisa]

I suffered from acid reflux for ages & just bought stuff from the chemist to help but it never did. I took myself to docs at last and he prescribed Lanzoprazol caps.30, I've never looked back since.

jem

[kevo2k7]

Honey and Sliced Lemon in hot water will sort your acid reflux out!

[gingejbee]

Saw a specialist recently for this very thing. Prescribed both Omeprazole AND Gaviscon Advance (MUST be Advance, according to him). Brilliant results.

[RAINYDAYS]

i have tried gavison advanced with lanzoprazol 60mg off doctor.i am waiting to have the camera down to see whats going on.but i will try apple cider vinegar.i have also done all the things they tell you to try,such as losing weight & not eating late at night.etc thanks everyone.

[thelis]

Mine was caused by a hiatus hernia and the consultant prescribed Pariet (raberprazole) and Gaviscon. Must better now.