I'm fairly certain I have LPR. Acid taste in my mouth many days and mild sore or scratchy throat. I have no lump in my throat, no coughing, etc. Three of my favorite things in life are red wine, coffee and chocolate which I know are all bad for me!
I did go to see an ENT a month or so ago and he performed a larangoscopy. Said all looked good.....not tumors, etc and I'm not sure he could tell I had LPR had I not mentioned to him. Prior to the appt I had been taking Nexium 24 (20 mg in the a.m. and 20 mg at night) and my throat was feeling pretty good. Soon thereafter I stopped taking and the issue resumed so I started taking again.
My question is how long can I safely take Nexium 24 and at what dosage. I realize this is not going to be medical advice for a Dr but I cant' imagine 2 weeks on the purple pill (Nexium 24 advice to see a Dr post 2 weeks) is going to help many folks with moderate to severe LPR.
Sounds like some folks have been on Nexium for years under a 40 mg prescription.........when/if I start feeling ok again after resuming taking the medication how long should/can I continue on it?