Originally Posted by Barefootsies

I initially was put on a pill called omeprazole for 60-90 days while we tweaked my diet, and adjusting some eating habits (like eating too close to bed time) and the times of day you eat things if you're going to eat them. After the first month, I stopped taking it daily and went to every other day, and then every 3 days. I do not like taking pills and the sooner could be off it the better.

Needless to say within the first month, the gunk in the back of my throat was gone along with the post nasal drip that had been there on and off for years causing me to constantly be coughing. My allergies and sinuses cleared up. No more choking in my sleep incidents. Plus I slept and felt better. All because of ONE visit to a specialist who could properly diagnose and treat the issue.

As explained above, you can see how completely inefficient our health system is and the costs associated with it.