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ck126
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Posted 2/14/2023 12:55 PM (GMT -8)
Hi,

New to the forum and it has been a useful read.
I seem to have all of the classic symptoms.
Had an ultrasound, full blood and stool… all clear. Have an endoscopy booked for 3 weeks from now.

I get the impression that people’s burning sensation comes and goes? Is this the case?
Mine has been consistent for about 2 months. It’s mild.. at worst maybe a 5/10 and on the odd day may go down to 2/10. But it never goes away… is this ‘normal’ or is it just me? Would be useful to know if others have had this constant burn feeling that never subsides…

Have had a course of lansoprazole, didn’t do much. Now on omeprazole, equally not doing a lot.
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SharonZ
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Posted 2/14/2023 1:25 PM (GMT -8)
No one's symptoms are exactly the same. Once the esophagus has been irritated from GERD, it usually doesn't go away on it's own. You need to get rid of the causes with diet and/or medication, limit stress, no alcohol, etc. Try following a strict GERD-friendly diet, and keep a food diary to try and pinpoint your potential trigger symptoms. Medication can take months to feel a difference.

Let us know how your endoscopy goes.

Sharon
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ck126
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Posted 2/14/2023 1:31 PM (GMT -8)
Thanks Sharon

Off the caffeine and alcohol… avoiding trigger foods. Doing all the right things, I think!

Just finding it a little worrying that it’s been continuous for a couple of months, no let off at all, the sensation is always there.

It’s never been unbearably intense… always mild.
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SharonZ
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Posted 2/15/2023 7:25 AM (GMT -8)
You are lucky that it is manageable. Most people don't get relief quickly, and a few months is not unusual - for some people it may never subside unless they are diligent with their diet and health.

Sharon
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ck126
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Posted 2/15/2023 7:28 AM (GMT -8)
Thanks again Sharon. Appreciate the response
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SharonZ
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Posted 2/16/2023 4:14 AM (GMT -8)
You're welcome.
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