hello..i have had gerd for ever since i was a child b4 they even new what gerd was..and also the post nasal drip i believe it's the post nasal drip that is causing that do u take anything for it?just in case if u r dr says ok try aleve or motrin andsome vicks vabor rub behind your ears and on your throat...hope u feel better...love sweetpain whos always in pain