Not sure if this is GERD or not

Hi folks,

I've had a scratchy hoarse voice voice for around 10 years, had the camera down the throat a couple of times
and been sent to voice therapy, which made no difference. I was also prescribed a drug for GERD to see if it had any effect but it did not.
If I come down with a cold, for the duration of that cold my voice returns to normal.
I've only just read about LPR and wondering if it sounds like it could be that?
Any advice gratefully received, thanks.

I also developed LPR too to an extent where my throat was always vibrating, hoarse voice, burning from throat till nostrils. Treating LPR was way difficult where I had to remain on a very strict diet along with medications, I was able to manage.
Alginate suspensions (like Gaviscon) after every meal. Sucralfate before one hour of meals... Having small meals instead of three large meals. And stopped eating anything 4-5 hours prior eating, basically going bed empty stomach. And certainly other GERD medications like PPIs and Prokinetic agents to continue alongside helped me overcome LPR symptoms but it took 6 weeks of continuous sucralfate and gavsicon therapy before I could get some relief. It would be best to consult your Doctor. Oh and no drinks with meals especially after the meals, it would give you bad reflux and regurgitation. I would stop drinking 30 mins before eating and avoid taking water or any drinks till 1-1.5 hour after... Only sips if something irritating in throat

Post Edited (fa83) : 11/19/2024 2:29:04 PM (GMT-5)