Hi everyone,
I had my esophagectomy in September 2024. Up until recently, I've only had occasional night-time reflux (chest tickle around 2-3am), managed on and off with Gaviscon.
Lately though, I've been waking up with a burning feeling at the back of my throat. From what I've read, this sounds like bile reflux – common after this surgery – which Gaviscon doesn't help much as it mainly targets acid with its alginate raft.
I tried asking for Sucralfate (liquid/suspension form) to coat the throat, but my team said it's not standard for esophageal cancer patients, and my GP couldn't prescribe the drink version due to NHS costs (tablets only, which don't help the throat).
I'm already sleeping on an incline pillow and stop eating/drinking after 6pm.
Has anyone else experienced this throat burning post-esophagectomy? Did anything help? Or any luck getting Sucralfate suspension on NHS?
Like so many of us, I'm always worried about recurrence, so this is really getting to me.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
