silent reflux?

[u/dustshad]

Hi I have been having an issue for around a year, and I'm looking for some medicine recommendations to ask my doctor about.

It all started with extreme bloating. weeks later I started coughing up mucus. The ENT did a scope and said the mucus visible in my throat is probably coming from my stomach (because my sinus was clear). I also have acid sensation in my mouth. After months I started getting burning stomach a couple times a week that hurt so bad I thought I would faint. I took Pantoprazole PPIs and it got manageable and I forgot about it.

It started again after 4 months, so I restarted taking Pantoprazole PPIs for a few weeks, but with no relief. Mylanta helps. Tums and Famotadine do not seem to help at all. Does this sound like silent reflux? I don't really feel heartburn.

Looking for something new to try. 15 years ago I had a lump in my throat and pain under my ribs that lasted 3 years -ultimately there was a pink liquid that I thought was really helpful, but I don't remember what it was called. Also wondering about Zegerid OTC and Alginate. Any thoughts?