Hi janelarambla.  Welcome to the forum. 

I'm not a doctor and I have no medical qualifications.

It is possible to have acid reflux while sleeping and to be completely unaware of the symptoms. This might explain your sore throat.  I know because this seems to be happening to me.  

You might like to revisit your GP and discuss the possibility of acid reflux and what you can do about it. Your GP might be happy to prescrible a Proton Pump Inhibitor to reduce stomach acid. Your GP may also suggest you raise the head of the bed, and make sure you have nothing eat or drink in the 3 hours before sleeping.  If you try these measures for a few months and nothing changes then at least you can tell your next consultant!  

Hi and thanks.

I have been taking Omeprazole which is a proton pump inhibitor for a long time because I'm taking a slow release anti-inflamatory. I've never had acid reflux.

The view of my throat from the inside showed no soreness or redness below my arytenoids. If it was acid reflux there would be inflamation further down my throat.

I also have a swollen tongue, swollen lips, mouth ulcers and the roof of my mouth is raw and on fire.

I don't think stomach acid could bypass my lower throat but get as far as my lips. I'm sure I would know about this if it was happening.

Immediately prior (the day before) the start of this chronic sore throat, I was found unconscious in my house with very serious carbon monoxide poisoning and taken to hospital by firemen and paramedics. The hospital (empty) 'forgot' to give me oxygen.

Clearly the two things are connected. Hypoxia has caused very high red cell/haemoglobin/haemotocrit levels giving me polycythemia. 

I would just like someone give me so advice or treatment or medicine to get this fixed and stop denying there is anything wrong when clearly there is.

Hi 

I got same each and everything you suffering since April 2020 but no cure even after 2 antibiotic courses. Acid reflux medicine finally got call from ent but again given 4 to 6 weeks time for camra check so paranoid what it is have you got any update 

Since April this year  have had a sore throat.   checked in on the NHS  web site and answered all the questions including checking tempeture whilst on line.   suggested  I visit GP. which I did. checked throath and glands.

Sent for blood tests .  Thoidrod and hot flushes 2 of the named blood investigations.  Results came back clear.

Pharmacist friend suggested  hayfever. Now taking Loratadine and nose spray.  I've never suffered wth hay fever before but theres always a first.

Any suggesions

Marsbars

Hi there,

Just wanted to add another similar story as have been struck to the similarities between what I have read and experienced for the past 5 months. For the past 5 years of my life I have experienced brief instances where I would get severe throat pain. (on estimate 5 times a year at absolute lasting a maximum 2 weeks each time) Although the pain was very uncomfortable I always knew it would pass with adequate rest, vocally and physically and a soft, no solid food diet. Doctors said this wasn't abnormal and typically prescribed painkillers or throat spray and it always passed in time.

However, since May of this year when the pain sprung up yet again I have been completely unable to shake it. There is an extreme burning, uncomfortable sensation at the far back of my throat that I am always aware of and very rarely subsides, making swallowing difficult and speech not achievable without pain. To the point where not talking is the most comfortable but obviously restrictive option. It requires constantly drinking water to quell the pain at all. After multiple doctors visits and three endonoscopies, I have repeatedly been told the throat is red and like many others that this is likely due to acid reflux burning the throat itself. I have been prescribed Lansoprazole Gastro-Resistant capsules, Gaviscon, Nystan and completely removed all food and drink from my diet that would aggravate the reflux but still the pain remains as previous examples have also stated. 

I do also feel self-conscious of the way others must percieve me for this situation as the doctors tend to act indifferently or insensitively and it's not something people can clearly see  but can have a massive impact on all aspects of life. At 22 years old, it's reduced my social life to being non-existent, made me have to quit work, losing my income and is having a massive impact on my current university course. I don't want to sound like I'm deriving satisfaction from the misfortune of others but I felt as if I had to post as finding this page has made me feel alot less alone in this struggle. I think it's really startling to realise how many people are having these issues during covid times. I really wish everyone on here the best and hope to hear any news back positive or otherwise on how you are all coping.

Stay strong x

Hi there iv sufferd with a chronic sore throte for over 3 years now been to see 5 ent doctors one of which was yesterday which I payed privert iv had barium swallow endoscopy mri scan with injection dye yet still no answer had cam up nose 4 times mine is a real harsh stinging burnig sensation it's that sore I can't help but swallow it hurts when I eat or drink yet when ent looked yesterday full exam and cam again  said all was normal this thing has took over my life the pain is so bad I don't want to eat cause it hurts started off not as bad but over the last few months it's got worse and worse now its on fire all the time not acid been on anti acids for a long time now even my tounge hurts I have had 3 years of not knowing what this is it's destroid me mentally feels like iv just eat the hottest curry and it's like that 24/7 mental health they put it down to thanks all anyone eles had pain this bad 

Hi Joe83e.

Wow! I thought I had it bad, but you've got me beat. 

I wouldn't assume that because you're on antacids you can't be suffering from reflux.  There are some people who think that antacids and Proton Pump Inhibitors actually make the gastric reflux worse, particularly when sleeping.

Hi there,

I have the exact same thing and I keep getting told it's acid reflux. My throat,mouth and tongue are constantly burning like I've eaten the hottest chillies  and no one understands how horrible it feels. Due to Covid no one will see me so GP diagnosed me over the phone and he just keeps upping omeprazole which isn't working.

I've had it since March every single day :(

My dentist referred me to oral hospital but it will take few months to get seen.