Gary: Are you sure you need to go through your regular doctor to see a specialist? Sharon...
Travelkat: I'm sure your surgeon told you that post-surgery you would lose the ability to belch as you have done in the past. Since you can't properly belch, there is only one way to rid yourself of...
Lendog: As far as the wrap irritation, are your still chewing your food thoroughly? I found that certain foods such as bread and steak were the culprits for me. If you find that certain foods cause...
Gary, I suggested making an appointment with a gastro doctor when you posted this same question earlier in February. You can try staring a GERD-friendly diet, and keep a food diary to see if you can...
We are not medical professionals on this Forum. Unfortunately if your motility was compromised, you may not have been a legitimate candidate for the Nissen to begin with. I don't have any experience...
I'm not familiar with repairs, hopefully someone will come along to share their experiences. I have to warn you that the Boards are notoriously slow, and it may be a while before you get any...
I always heard it was named life saver because it resembled a life preserver, Sharon...
Yes, it will pass through your stool. As far as it feeling as it is stuck, it will eventually start to break down and disintegrate. I have no idea how long this will take. If you start having issues...
No, I didn't not eat meat, or really solid foods. The diarrhea is mostly because it takes your digestive system to reset, you might want to checking into something called "dumping syndrome." I...
You need to be careful of what you read on the internet. Most of these "treatments" don't work and some can cause more harm than good. WJF is correct, when the hiatal hernia is small it doesn't cause...
I can tell you this, I didn't feel much better until 6 months, and the "new me" at one year. You just had major abdominal surgery, and it's probably best not to rush your recovery. Again, talk to...
Every surgeon's recommendations are different, I would follow the post-surgery diet that you were given. I eat chocolate, but that's also something to discuss with your surgeon at your follow-up...
Starmate: Pizza was not something I would consider at 6 weeks post surgery. I'm sure your surgeon gave you a diet to follow and if pizza is on it at 6 weeks, go for it. The recovery for surgery can...
Normally, you would experience side effects much earlier than 2 years. I would never discontinue a medication without discussing with your doctor first. Please contact your doctor for further advice....
Thanks for the additional information, that makes more sense. Your symptoms are something that I have not experienced. Hopefully someone will come along to comment, but I have to warn you that the...
magikarp: My first suggestion would be to stop "researching" your condition online and try not to self diagnose as there is a lot of misinformation out there. I would not take any supplements without...
Jess: I agree with Susie, there should be more information at the bottom of your test results. They also should have been sent your results to your PCP, I would call their office and have them go...
I've been able to see all of my doctors face-to-face, there's only so much they can do on a video conference. I would suggest an endoscopy before a CT scan, to be done by a gastro doctor. Ibuprofen...
Most of the ones on the internet will work, they are all very similar. There is also a pinned thread at the top of the Forum with a lot of helpful information, as well as the link I've listed below...
At this point, it could be anything. I would start following a GERD-friendly diet, and try keeping a food diary to pinpoint your potential food triggers. You could take something like Pepcid at...
MCass: I definitely think your symptoms are related to your eliminating the night time dose of Protonix. Usually, a doctor will suggest a plan for weaning off of the PPI. If that is your intent, I...
You are probably experiencing some rebound acid from cutting the dosage of your Protonix. You need the PPI to take care of the gastritis. Did you doctor tell you to reduce your dosage? All of your...
We aren't medical professionals on this Forum, and can't dispense medical advice. I can tell you that I've never experienced swollen lymph nodes while on PPIs, but that doesn't mean it can't happen....
nick6a4: Since you are also on other medication and have a pacemaker - you should really contact your doctor about a tapering off plan - just to be safe. FYI - I was on Protonix for most of my adult...
Minfosk87: You are responding to someone who hasn't been active on the Forum in over 5 years. You might want to start your own topic, although I must warn you that the Boards are very slow. Sharon...
S2bs: You are young!! I agree with the others to take a break from social media, and try to apply for jobs outside of the mall scene. Sharon...
SeanLa: That's why you need to take a break from posting on the Forums, it's way too stressful for you. The acid will be there whether you are working or not working, lifting or not lifting. You just...
SeanLa: I know you are anxious, but you keep asking the same questions and are causing yourself unneeded stress. You should not worry about trying to manipulate the test results - they are what they...
Again, Sean - you need to relax. I think you are getting stressed just posting about needing the surgery, and I understand. But, it's totally out of your control and constantly bringing it up to...
Alex: First, stress/anxiety can cause/make your symptoms seem worse - you might want to get that aspect under control. I suggest that you start a GERD-friendly diet and try to pinpoint your trigger...
RJK: You are responding to someone who has not been active on these Boards in 3-1/2 years. I suggest you start you question on a new thread. Your surgeon will advise you as to when to start lifting...
MCass: Usually mild antral erythema is just inflammation of the stomach lining caused by gastritis - I've been diagnosed with this in the past. Gastritis is famous for causing nausea. I've been told...
Adirr: You are responding to someone that hasn't been active on this Board in over three years, so you probably won't get a response from her. Also, we aren't medical professionals on these Forums -...
SeanLa: As before, you don't need to try and "stimulate" your acid reflux. The test isn't going to fail, it's going to show exactly what's going on. You are causing yourself unnecessary anxiety,...
Ika88: I'm not familiar with the book mentioned, but I will warn you that the Boards are very slow and you may not receive any responses. The original poster has not been active in over two years,...
Did they check for pulsatile tinnitus? It mimics a heartbeat in your ear, it is something that I have suffered from in the past. I agree with Trina, you need to relax and take a deep breath - your...
CRF: Your symptoms are certainly something that I have not experienced, but that doesn't mean that other people have the same issues. Have you tried following a strict GERD/Gastritis diet, bland...
Dee: Hopefully someone will come along with some input for you. I have to tell you that the Boards are very slow, and you may not get responses quickly. Sharon...
MCass: Another suggestion would be to try and chew your food thoroughly. I've found that very helpful. Also, ask your doctor for an anti-nausea medication such as Zofran. Good Luck, and let us know...
MCass: Try not to be nervous, the endoscopy will be the quickest way to see what's going on. The PPIs helped before, and that means that they will probably help again. Try and start a strict...
Sunshine I don't have any advice to offer you other than prayers. You have been through so much, it's just unfair. I agree with the grievance, it will probably cause your more anguish and stress and...
The best thing for your to do would be to make an appointment with a gastro doctor. It's quite possible that the symptoms that you are experiencing are directly related to your stomach. My suggestion...
I don't have any experience with Gaviscon, but simethicone is an O-T-C anti-gas medication. Talking to your doctors is the way to go. Sharon...
DJJames: The Boards are very slow and I wouldn't expect a quick response (or quite possibly any response). In my experience, I have not run into someone who has GERD that has experienced symptoms in...
Heathlynn: Have you used the search feature? You can find a lot of comments and information from members there regarding the TIF procedure. I would check with your insurance provider before you do...
DJJames: We aren't medical professionals on this Forum, I suggest you make an appointment with an ophthalmologist. Sharon...
Sean: You are looking for unneeded stress at this point. The risk of esophageal cancer in patients with Barrett's esophagus is quite low, approximately 0.5 percent per year. Therefore, the diagnosis...
Healthlynn: You are responding to a post that is over 7 years old, and the person you are responding to hasn't been active in a few years. Please start your own topic, but I must warn you that the...
Hi Monica: Unfortunately if you aren't willing to try the PPI for your gastritis/esophagitis, you probably aren't going to reduce the inflammation in your stomach lining on your own. My suggestion...