mike_coventry_uk
15-03-12, 16:33
I have suffered with acid reflux now for 3 years on and off, all this time I have been on omeprazole 20mg,this helped quell the heartburn and made life bearable.
Recently I have been having issues with phlegm and a feeling of tightness in my throat. Most the dic I saw just said its fine but finally I got a doc to listen and will refer fr a scope.
Now I have a fe questions,
1, is the phlegm related to acid? If so why is it there even with omeprazole
2,how long does it take for acid to damage the Esophogus and bring on barretts?
3,why can't I drink alcohol and hot tea without ludicrous amounts of thick glue type phlegm?
4, how long does a referral normally take? Been waking 14 days and no letter yet?
5, should I have a scope and is t best with sedation r without?
6, any one else get this and been tested by gastroentologist?
7,have I got cancer in the Esophogus and or barrets?
Thanks in advance or the replies,funny thing is in the past I'd have worried that much I'd be down a&e but thank god my anxiety is at a good level......touch wood.
Mike
Recently I have been having issues with phlegm and a feeling of tightness in my throat. Most the dic I saw just said its fine but finally I got a doc to listen and will refer fr a scope.
Now I have a fe questions,
1, is the phlegm related to acid? If so why is it there even with omeprazole
2,how long does it take for acid to damage the Esophogus and bring on barretts?
3,why can't I drink alcohol and hot tea without ludicrous amounts of thick glue type phlegm?
4, how long does a referral normally take? Been waking 14 days and no letter yet?
5, should I have a scope and is t best with sedation r without?
6, any one else get this and been tested by gastroentologist?
7,have I got cancer in the Esophogus and or barrets?
Thanks in advance or the replies,funny thing is in the past I'd have worried that much I'd be down a&e but thank god my anxiety is at a good level......touch wood.
Mike