I guess I just have to trust the doctors and wait this out. Liver / Kidney / Blood Counts are all within normal range. I've had tons of blood tests, upper endoscopy, barium swallow with biopsies. I just worry that after taking 6 weeks of the PPI's that this won't get any better? Plus, the side effects really suck (Dizziness / Fatigue) and then there is NO relief in the meantime. I do need to lose about 20lbs and clean up my diet, so I'm working on that - I've looked up LPR, and some of my symptoms fit that too. I've tried anti-anxiety meds (much to my dismay, b/c I hate taking anything at all) and they didn't help. I've seen an allergist, couldn't find any allergies - put me on some Zyrtec anyways. I feel like although I was diagnosed with Mild Esophagitis, that maybe there is something else going on too? I am soooooooooooooooo frustrated. I do have 'better' days, and then some days are absolutely awful.Д¬an an inflammed throat cause this much discomfort? I know I have acid reflux, although I don't think it's that severe. I pretty much feel this 24/7 and it's so hard, because I'm a nursing student, and I work Part-time - I'm constantly on the go, and constantly in discomfort! It is really draining. I was taking some acid reducers (Zantac / Omeprazole) before the throat issue started, and I'm now on Protonix. (I also have GERD) *Of note, I also have a sore and tender stomach, have had this for months too!

I went to see a gastro doc, and he did and Upper Endoscopy which showed Mild Reactive Esophagitis and Mild Gastritis. This is pretty much CONSTANT! At times I also feel like my throat is constricting from the inside (If that makes sense) It it the most AWFUL feeling I've ever experienced. Also, I have excessive mucus on the back of my throat, a cough, and itchy throat at times too.

It almost feels like someone is pressing on my throat. I've had a really frustrating last few months and wanted to share my story with hopes that someone else could relate.ДЄ few months ago, I started experiencing this weird throat pressure and fullness.

Upper chest discomfort and thick mucus