Thank you! I must reiterate that the HRT I use is 'bio-identical' and made by a compounding pharmacy. NOT pharmaceutical grade that will most likely have side effects....
My care with Henry Ford Medical System (I live in a suburb of Detroit, MI) was excellent! Great doctors with the latest technology in detection of breast cancer. I never had a problem getting care...
Hi Liliana, I was diagnosed with a lump on my right breast during a routine exam by my GYN. He said it was small and easily treated. I had a biopsy right after a mammogram. The lump was invasive...
Liliana, I will respond to your request as soon as I get pertinent information together, about my breast cancer experience, in a few days, thanks!...
BTW, I elected NOT to take the prescription meds, after my treatment....
I was diagnosed in April of 2017 with a stage 2 small lump. I had the lumpectomy and after 4 weeks or so, had 16 radiation treatments. Everything went very well and I just had an exam and I'm cancer...
TOTAL RELIEF FOR MENOPAUSAL AILMENTS I have been using Bio-Identical hormones now for over 12 years. They were prescribed for me by my OBGYN who steered me away from pharmaceutical hormone therapy....
I had Nissen Fundoplication to fix hiatal hernia and correct 'Jackhammer' esophagus. My first 5 years were great; no acid reflux, no chest pain no digestive issues whatsoever. My symptoms started to...
TBarn, I would consult a gastroenterologist who is experienced with diagnosing motility issues with the esophagus. That's how I was diagnosed with Jackhammer Esophagus. The meds she prescribed for me...
Unfortunately, my gi doctor insisted on manometry test and it confirmed the spasming of my esophagus. This is the only way the doctor can determine a course of treatment to keep me out of pain 24/7....
I had Nissen Fundoplication over 5 years ago and am a smoker. I did, however, quit totally 2 weeks before surgery and more than a month AFTERWARD. I have tried to quit many times but the stress and...
I'm so sorry your husband is suffering with Jackhammer. It took a couple of months with my gastroenterologist prescribing meds to manage the pain. Because the esophagas is consistently spasming, the...
Hi Susan, I've had 'jackhammer esophagus' for many years. Your symptoms are identical to what I was having. Fortunately, I found a really good gastroenterologist who identified my symptoms as...
Hi, I’m Laparoscopic POST-NISSEN 5 years now. I suffered for YEARS with uncontrolled acid reflux and debilitating chest pain. (I was a frequent poster on this forum before I had this surgery). The...
When you see your GI doctor, ask if you should have testing to rule out 'Jackhammer Esophagus'. I have this condition and it is controlled with medication. Rather than go into it here, check online...
Hi Sunshine, I've been wondering how you're doing; sounds like you're doing good. I am too, just need a lot of meds and I don't want to make any changes as what I take does a great job and I DO have...
Hi Kristin, I also had almost every cardiac test done several years ago to rule out any heart issues. Thankfully, all tests were normal. My chest pain became much worse after my surgery; not sure...
Kristin, My chest pain was always very severe; life was miserable. The calcium channel blocker I take is 90mg Diltiazem 4x daily. Without it, the chest pain is unbearable. I also need a 10mg Percoset...
Aero1, Did you get a firm diagnosis? It sounds like what I was diagnosed with AFTER Laprascopic Nissen Fundoplication surgery in June, 2015. I had unrelenting chest pain that grew steadily worse over...
Thanks so much!...
May I ask what is VSL #3 and where do you get it? Thank you....
ama1, you had the same surgeon as I did! Yes, he is very good. My surgery was on June 30, 2015....
Perhaps dilation of your LES during an endoscopy would help. Discuss this with your gastro doctor, and best of luck!...
OrangeStarburst, Can you get an appointment with a gastroenterologist and take your extensive list of symptoms? I don't believe Nexium is going to help you. You may have an esophageal motility...
OrangeStarburst, You are so young for having so many nasty issues. It really does seem like stress and anxiety after reading your story. You might ask your primary care doctor to prescribe Xanax for...
Neel234, You are most welcome. There are many, many Nissen Fundoplication success stories here. Check out 'successful fundoplication members' topic. Also, if you are not already doing so, start...
Neel234, I am almost 14 months post surgery and I'm doing fine! NO more acid reflux! I had a mostly normal recovery based on other successful fundoplication members. I'm really glad I had this...
I wouldn't worry at all about cancer, especially at your age. An endoscopy would have shown any irregularities. How 'clean' is your diet? Certain foods can certainly cause havoc and if you find those...
Afterthought: The gastroenterologist I had at U of M was Dr. Lauren Fisher and she's no longer there. I am now with the Henry Ford Health System and couldn't be happier with my doctors. My surgeon...
Hi michiganmom, Thanks for asking. I had LNF surgery and hiatal hernia repair last year, June 30th. Surgery went well and recovery, too. NO MORE ACID REFLUX. I did, however, have an undiagnosed...
Bella01, I will be 1 year Post Op on June 30th. I had a full Laprascopic Nissen Fundoplication and small hiatal hernia repair. The only issues I had was continuing chest pain which I had for YEARS...
Don't worry about an endoscopy! You will be put out and won't feel a thing; you will probably have a bit of a sore throat for a day or so and should rest as much as possible after test. This test...
You should see a gastroenterologist for upper GI testing to rule out esophageal motility issues. Those tests will tell your doctor a lot and make sure you keep a journal detailing what is happening...
Cristian, Esophageal spasms are a malfunction of the esophagus and can be quite painful. I had mysterious non-cardiac chest pain for years that was finally diagnosed 6 months after Nissen...
Hi Slovakian girl, It sounds like your surgeon has plenty of experience, but it would be nice to know how many fundoplication surgeries he's done. I had a full Nissen Laprascopic Fundoplication with...
Slovakian girl, Well, based on what your doctors and testing has revealed, you seem to be an excellent candidate for surgery. If I hadn't had this other condition that was causing the horrendous...
Slovakian girl, Did you have the esophageal pH test, yet? This is the test where you must be OFF all acid controllers for 10 days prior to test. That is the true test of acid exposure. This test...
It sounds like you are a good candidate for the LNF surgery. I also had a small hiatal hernia and terrible heartburn for YEARS. I also had ever worsening chest pain that was becoming unbearable. I...
How long ago did you notice this condition, and have you had it looked at by your doctor?...
LAWCHICK, I'm distressed to learn that your test was cancelled twice, yikes! Perhaps go somewhere else? I don't see how you can get your life back until you have this all-important, critical test to...
LAWCHICK, I'm pulling for you and I KNOW you can do this! You know how important this test is and just think about how you will feel when it's over. You won't have to dread it anymore! That test is...
AZDane, Your symptoms sound just like mine were for YEARS. A good gastroenterologist will have you tested for esophageal motility issues. I also had complete cardiac testing and there were no issues...
I am 8+ months post-op and even though I was told that there would be NO reduced stomach capacity, I KNOW that I can't eat or drink as much as before surgery. My stomach capacity is still greatly...
SUNSHINE, best of luck to you! Keeping you in my prayers!...
Have you had upper GI testing? (manometry, esophageal pH), and do you know if you have a hiatal hernia? Before any doctor will consider surgery, they will have you get these tests. My continuing...
Hi Sunshine, I can't believe all that you have been through! I'm sending my prayers that the future will be brighter and more comfortable for you; you certainly deserve that. I am doing good as I...
Did you have high resolution manometry or esophageal pH testing done yet?...
NO; certainly not, if you had Nissen Fundoplication by a skilled surgeon, you should NOT have regular bouts of acid reflux....
You might need upper GI testing to rule out esophages motility problems. I had the surgery 7 months ago, and no more acid reflux, however, the chest pain became excruciating and so I had high...
Harrisp, I was finally diagnosed with 'Jackhammer esophagus' with high-resolution manometry. I had Laprascopic Nissen Fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair June 30, 2015, and although my acid...