andram
11-11-16, 21:41
I've had a sore throat for nearly 2 weeks now. I read that it may be related to acid reflux because there have been quite a few times as of recent where I have burped and had it come up in my throat and saw 2 ENT's because of it. Both of them agreed that it's probably acid reflux. I've been very scared of some type of throat/head and neck cancer so I'm trying to look at this more "realistically" but I still fear and suspect cancer.
I also saw a gastroenterologist because of a change in my bowel movements and slight stomach discomfort, and appetite changes along w/ the sore throat and mentioned acid reflux to him. He just felt around my stomach and said it was probably just nerves and urged me to start taking anti-anxiety medication again. This I can agree with - but I still think he should have checked incase I have GERD or something more serious than acid reflux I'd need some type of medication/regimen for. Do you think I should see another gastroenterologist or ask for another appointment for him for another look and maybe a sonogram, endoscopy or some other kind of tests? I've been taking the nasal spray and pill the ENT gave me for acid reflux for a little under a week now - is that too soon to expect any type of improvement? I feel like my throat is only getting worse and I'm very worried. Do you think anti-anxiety medication alone with fix these issues? Is this all just anxiety and nerve related? Need opinions/advice/suggestions/etc.
I also saw a gastroenterologist because of a change in my bowel movements and slight stomach discomfort, and appetite changes along w/ the sore throat and mentioned acid reflux to him. He just felt around my stomach and said it was probably just nerves and urged me to start taking anti-anxiety medication again. This I can agree with - but I still think he should have checked incase I have GERD or something more serious than acid reflux I'd need some type of medication/regimen for. Do you think I should see another gastroenterologist or ask for another appointment for him for another look and maybe a sonogram, endoscopy or some other kind of tests? I've been taking the nasal spray and pill the ENT gave me for acid reflux for a little under a week now - is that too soon to expect any type of improvement? I feel like my throat is only getting worse and I'm very worried. Do you think anti-anxiety medication alone with fix these issues? Is this all just anxiety and nerve related? Need opinions/advice/suggestions/etc.