Does anyone have silent reflux following the start of medication following a heart attack?

[Bruckner51]

Hi Hearties

After a heart attack mid February 2020, I developed silent reflux causing the back of my throat to become sore and affecting my speaking and singing which became croaky.

Following advice from a Speech and Language Therapist this has been mainly resolved by me taking a couple of tps of Gavascon Advance 2 or 3 times a day. I was also advised to use a nasal spray of a weak solution of water, salt and bicarbonate of soda.

My heart meds include Lansoprazole, Ticagrelor (2x aday), asprin, bisoprolol, ramipril and atorvastatin.

I'm just wondering whether I will have to buy Gavascon Advance for evermore to take along with my heart meds?

Anyone else experiencing this minor problem?

[Ellester]

Hi i had similar symptons and kept having to clear my throat. I went to a specialist and had a camera up my nose and down to my throat. I was informed there was nothing nasty and to take gaviscon advanced for 6 weeks . Apparently its very common and i was told it would probably go away itself or perhaps not. It hasnt gone away and i just suck jakemans sweets which sooth my throat. I have found that my reflux condition has increased since being on the same medication as you.

[Bruckner51 in reply to Ellester]

Hi EllesterThanks for your reply. Sorry to hear that you have the same problem with silent reflux. At least I know now that it's not just happening to me.