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What is happening to me?

Hi all

Hope someone can help me. Lately when I am drinking something it seems to "go down the wrong pipe" frequently and I can't stop coughing I guess to get it out of my lungs or something. It is a horrible feeling.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Isn't there some sort of valve that stops food/drink from going the wrong way?

I also seem to have food/drink come back up into my throat of late sometimes -- even water. I think that is more of a bottom valve issue right? I am on Prevacid and Zantac now and have been for a couple of years for acid reflux during the night and it seemed to resolve itself although I am still on the drugs.

thanks much.
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Consider fluoroscopic modified barium swallow to rule out penetration and/or aspiration. This is done in conjunction with radiologist and speech pathologist, who will feed you foods and liquids of different consistencies with your head in different positions to determine which types of foods and positions will help you to swallow most comfortably.
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620923 tn?1452915648
Hi and welcome to the forum.

I am confused...ur reflux has resolved, but u r still on meds?And now u r having reflux issues again even tho u r on meds?...is that what u r saying?

May I ask, when was the last time u saw ur gastro dr?

It is possible to have too little acid in ur stomach and it can feel the same as too much...I am not sure, what ur issues suggest as I am not a dr, but I would suggest seeing one since ur symptoms have changed.

There r several things that could be going on and I do not want to speculate....

Please look at our health pages for some info or ask another question so we can offer u more info and support.

Godspeed
"selma"
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