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What Is The Cause Of Nasal Drainage With The Swelling Of The Throat?

I was told a month ago I have LPR reflux. My throat has been swelling, pills gets stuck in my throat, I have hoarseness and nasal drainage. I also clear my throat often and feel like I have a lump in my throat. When i read of the symptoms I felt comfortable with the diagnosis. Today I saw another doctor in the ENT office, he said my Lamitcal may be causing all my symptoms. I am anemic, having a hard time swallowing and breathing, hair falling out, and I stay tired. The ENT doctor wants to do an upper GI to make sure I don't have nerve damage in my throat and to see if anything is wrong when I swallow. Should I have the test done or see if my Lamitcal is causing all these symptoms. I've been on the Lamitcal for over 7 years. The ENT doctor said the Lamitcal could be putting toxics in my body. Both the side effects of Lamitcal and the LPR reflux compare. Having 2 doctors tell me different things at the same office is confusing me. I don't which one I should believe. Thoughts????
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Please dont get confused and listen to your ent doctor and go ahead with the endoscopy as your symptoms are pretty worrisome.
Meanwhile you can stop the lamitcal as advised by your other doctor.
Please get back to me with the endoscopy reports , so that i can help you better.
Meanwhile i would like you to take a bland diet and avoid oily food.
Thanks
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What Is The Cause Of Nasal Drainage With The Swelling Of The Throat?

Hello Please dont get confused and listen to your ent doctor and go ahead with the endoscopy as your symptoms are pretty worrisome. Meanwhile you can stop the lamitcal as advised by your other doctor. Please get back to me with the endoscopy reports , so that i can help you better. Meanwhile i would like you to take a bland diet and avoid oily food. Thanks