Acid Reflux

[Sunshine8888]

A couple of months ago I had serious attacks of acid reflux, I’m now on 40mgs of Pantoprazole per day. Whilst I’m not having serious episodes of acid reflux my throat, larynx, oesophagis burn the whole time, at times the glands/ muscles under my chin are extremely painful, also both sides of my cheeks are very tender. what is going on? Any advice, I’m so worried. I’m on 7mgs of Prednisone daily

[SnazzyD]

Can’t say what is going on exactly, but this doesn’t sound like it is simple reflux. Your glands are raised too and pain is not isolated to the oesophagus. I think you need a doctor to see you sooner rather than later, sorry.

[Sunshine8888 in reply to SnazzyD]

Thank you Snazzy, my doctor has referred me for an ultrasound on my abdomen and neck and throat area. The doctor thinks it is to do with steroids and acid reflux however I’m not so sure

[SnazzyD in reply to Sunshine8888]

I like to know what exactly is directly the Pred here. What’s the lead time on the scan?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Have you seen your GP since this started?

[Sunshine8888 in reply to PMRpro]

A couple of times over the phone then three face to face visits, which led to doctor referring me for two ultrasound scans, one for abdomen and one for throat and face. I’ve had several blood tests as well. First scan on Monday.

[SnazzyD in reply to Sunshine8888]

Good

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Sunshine8888]

Good. Do tell us what transpires.