Laryngopharyngeal

[andyjoy]

I have recently been diagnosed with the above reflux problem, according to the consultant it’s common in diabetics, I’m type 1.
It is causing me sleepless nights due to constant coughing, just wondered if any one else has the same problem?
Only thing I have been prescribed is Gaviscon Advance to help with the reflux.
If anyone has the problem do you have any suggestions to help?

Many thanks

Joy

 

[Oldvatr]

Commonly known as Acid Reflux

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Read about the swallowing disorder laryngopharyngeal reflux from Cleveland Clinic. Learn the symptoms, including sore throat, and the many simple ways it can be treated.

my.clevelandclinic.org

I have no experience of this but it sounds nasty. Sympathies, but no advice.

 

[silverbirch]

I have recently been diagnosed with the above reflux problem, according to the consultant it’s common in diabetics, I’m type 1.
It is causing me sleepless nights due to constant coughing, just wondered if any one else has the same problem?
Only thing I have been prescribed is Gaviscon Advance to help with the reflux.
If anyone has the problem do you have any suggestions to help?

Many thanks

Joy

Type 1
I too have this and have been prescribed with Omeprazole. This helps but I also found that eating "heavy carbs" aggravates it, i.e. chips, anything with a powder coating, like crisps. jacket potatoes. That's just me. See if anything you eat starts off the cough, and perhaps consult your GP. Hope this helps. Good luck.

 

[Deleted member 475901]

Things I do:
try not to eat late at night
drink warm milk or mint tea at bedtime
sleep with an extra pillow so my head is higher than my stomach.