I struggle with my throat

[Kirendo]

Hi I am looking for advise with the lockdown in play as you will all no it's difficult to get into the doctors but I have something wrong with my throat I have crackling in my throat but its started to get harder to swallow my food I have alot of acid reflux but when I eat my food gets stuck I get hiccups straight after and I can feel.my food going down even when it's small but 3 nights now I have woken up trying to breath because I have been sick in my sleep has anyone got any advise or any tips on how to stop it from happening hope everyone is keeping safe and taking care love to all the world thankyou for taking the time in reading this

[sassy59]

Hi Kirendo, do you have medication for acid reflux? You need to ring your doctor and have a phone consultation to explain what is happening. If things are bad today or get worse then please contact 111.

Wishing you well. Xxxx

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As suggested by sassy59

- make a telephone appointment to speak with your doctor about these symptoms who will be able to advise and prescribe something for you.

- Refer to the 111 website and go through the online form for symptoms, once completed, recommendations will be advised

111.nhs.uk/

Hope you are soon feeling better.

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

I agree you need a telephone consultation asap. Please let us know how you get on have a good day and take care 😊 Bernadette xx xx 🌈

[Blackbird8]

Sounds to me like you need some anti reflux omeprazole or ranitidine. Speak to your GP on the phone as time allows hopefully they can sort something to help you. Stay safe 💜💜

[Cade1]

Like others have said, you need to contact your doctor as soon as you are able as they will be able to help you the best. Good luck x

[MoyB]

As everyone has already said, you need to contact your doctor about this.

If a person has reflux to the extent you are describing, they can inhale it and get something called aspiration pneumonia. This can be serious. I have had it, and do not want it again!

Meanwhile, you could try raising the head of your bed by a few inches. This is easier to do with some beds than others. I couldn't do it with mine so bought wedges from Amazon that you either use like a pillow or can go under the mattress to raise that up. This helps the acid to stay down in your stomach instead of rising up into your throat.

I have had acid reflux for years and this has been highlighted as the probable reason for my chest problems. I have found that it has much improved since losing a couple of stone (I was in the obese category - now still 'overweight' but not massively so). Certainly the weight loss has helped me more than any medication has, although I still take Lansoprazole twice a day and really know it if I miss a dose.

I hope you soon get this sorted out as I know how worrying and miserable it can be.

xx Moy