Just diagnosed, new here

Hi crew,

I looked for a thread for all newb's to introduce themselves, though there doesn't seem to be one?
Anyway; was diagnosed with GERD and a (sliding) hiatus hernia today - hooray me! Double win!

I'm not overly worried; I've had the symptoms for a while, and it's only just been recognised today with an endoscopy... after *so* long worrying it was heart symptoms or something worse, I'm just glad *knowing* what it actually is. Like... a chest burster aka. Aliens. Because those chest pains, they can be a shocker.

Here's to finding this forum and moving on to a... cure? If there is one? I haven't heard mention of anyone being 'cured' per-se. Surely this is the end goal?

Hi there. I know how you feel. Getting diagnosed felt like a miracle for me (especially as I was told I had a suffered a mini stroke!)!

I can now concentrate on the methods of treatment that work best for me while waiting for my Nissen. 

I'm not sure if you ever get "cured". My symptoms have been bad since December. Things get better and then get worse. Things sort of change around. I just try to manage the symptoms as best I can and hope for the best.

Welcome to our world! There's lots of good info on here and lots of friendly people. Hope you feel better soon. :)