You know, I really should have asked this sooner..!

[Orange Lightning]

It looks like there might be light at the end of this tunnel. I've made a number of posts recently about my worries to do with pepsin in my throat, LPR and other GI/ENT problems I've been having for the last few months. While none of these have gone away, I suppose I should count my blessings that they aren't getting worse either, and at least some things like my headaches, ear 'liquid' and palpitations HAVE gone. This is where I'll need your help once again though. Thank you for everything you've done so far, but this is very important! Just to remind my readers, here's what I'm suffering with:

- Mucus and throat clearing, nothing that affects my voice though, I can even sing no problem. (well... I can speak in tune XD)
- Burning throat sensation usually after drinking ANYTHING. It is accompanied by gas and the feeling gas is moving up my throat. It is worse when I move.
- "Hunger" feeling sometimes, isn't that indigestion?
- Short of breath after burping; I try not to burp because it feels weird and tastes like the last thing I ate.
- Occasional tight throat/chest.

I don't get things like heartburn that are symptomatic of GERD, nor do I get hoarsness and coughing fits that correlate with LPR. And yet pepsin was found in my throat... I've noticed it can improve a little while I do volunteer work, unless I remember the symptoms or have a lot to drink. I've also noticed that PPIs, H2 Blockers, O-T-C drugs, Gaviscon Advance, natural remedies and lifestyle changes do nothing. Even the famous Dr Jamie Koufmann's reflux diet hasn't helped me - currently I subsist on wholemeal-everything, oatmeal, fish, rice and veg pretty much and haven't had coffee, tomatoes, citrus or chocolate in months*, so it has lead me to wonder something very important.

I was wondering if anxiety could be the cause of that, and if it is, if there is any proof of it? Furthermore I was wondering how long this will take to clear up, and if there is any chance of it ever coming back? I understand I'm asking a lot but it would be the most reassuring thing I've heard in a long time if anyone can help me, and would help me begin CBT next week with a clearer, more willing mind. Thank you! :hugs:

*If nothing else, this 'illness' has reassured me about my willpower XD

[Anxious_gal]

The mucous might be coming from your nose/sinues, but you can buy this salt water nose spray in Boots! It really helps clean all that stuff out.

Burning after drinking anything ? Even cold drinks?
Hmm that's odd, have you had your throat checked? The only thing I can think of besides acid reflux is that yeast infection thing but you can get that tablet you swallow in the pharmacy. I've taken it before and it works really well.

I get odd wind/gas in my throat a lot so um I don't know lol
Just that it's there sometimes, I don't think it's anything to be worried about.
Sometimes when I burp I'll get a mouthful of stomach acid .

I feel short of breath alot , in fact I feel that way right now.
I find the heart palpitations make it worse for me. But also things like an upset tummy n heart burn.

Anxiety can't really cause things like mucous. I guess the anxiety can make your tummy have more acid, it can give you headaches n short of breathe and even aches and pains.
When you're anxious your body reacts so it produces things like stress hormones , cortisol ? And adreline. So that can have psychical effects.
It takes all the blood to the important muscles so you can run or right the imagined danger, so that can slow the digestion system down.

I hope you're CBT goes well :)