Thanks for answering all my questions. I am just going crazy becuase i never get relief from my bb, not even in the afternoon. My ENT said to give the Nexium 1 month to work (ive been on it 1 week) WHy exactly did you get tested for H Pylori, do most ENT request this testing? He looked down my nose into my throat with a scope and thats how he figured out i have gerd/lpr. Could he tell from there that i have a hernia or not? You seem to be having some sucess with prevacid, should i ask to go on that PPI instead of NExium after 1 month? What exactly were your symptoms and how long did you have bb. I have bb for about 8 years and i feel like its getting worse. My symptoms were white on back of tongue, huge taste buds in back, throat burning, burning below ribcage, feels like a lump in my throat, always clear my throat, mucus, ears pop, bb of course, sour taste in my mouth, ibs (irratable bowel syndrom). Thanks so much i just want to see if it is the acid reflux causing this horrible bb...i want to get this cured.