The answer is short and not well-thought-out. Consider how many factors influence the outcome of a procedure. Here's an old discussion on how long fundo lasts: Does anyone know the life span for a...
how far apart from your last meal when you exercise?...
luck is relative. you are relatively more unfortunate than healthy people who never gets anything despite what they eat. but you are relatively more fortunate than people who died before their 30s...
I took slippery elm powder for sore throat and heartburn. It belongs to the class of herbs called astringent herbs, which means it can stick to tissue and create a protective barrier. Alkaline water...
Pizza is at the top most of my heartburn trigger food list....
that won't help. A hernia develops when there's no space in your abdomen for your stomach (obesity for example), or when there's a structural issue with the hiatus. if the water does bring the...
Rebound is real, my one lasted for 3 months when I weaned off from a PPI. After you have taken an acid-reducing medication for a long time, the stomach adjusted its acid production output. So when...
There isn't a direct link of GERD to heart palpitations. Dull ache in the chest area is common for GERD. Heartburn too, it could be confused with angina (heart pain), but heart palpitations are...
thank you jamch21. if by any chance, you are doing weight lifting, that's quite dangerous to one who had Nissen....
You might not have taken enough water after you took the fat burner pills. I had a supplement pill stuck in esophagus before without knowing, and developed a burning sensation in my throat for 5...
7 months is a relatively short period to develop nutrient deficiency from Nexium. Most people had that after years of taking Nexium....
I have not heard before PPI can cause neurological side effects, mostly headache, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea. Were you anxious or stressed, thinking alot about your health lately? that sounds...
Sorry to hear that. Did you see a gastric doctor as well? if the surgeon says nothing can be done, then he would refer you to someone. Ice numbs the pain, but the inflammation doesn't go away. I had...
It lasted for a few weeks. I didn't take any PPI. I was careful with what I ate and did, then it got better....
Sounds good. probiotics helped me but wasn't my cure. Diet, intense exercise regimen, meditation, cherries and blueberries are my cure. Took me three years. Also it was more like 90% cured. You can't...
I did have LPR from GERD, and like it was because of careless lifestyle choices. And I started to control myself, it receded to GERD then to none. I was lucky to have taken action when it was at mild...
Here are a few tips to help you sleep, with GERD. Eat your dinner at least 4 hours before you go to bed. In that way, your stomach will be empty and less acidic when you sleep. If you have reflux at...
Then the hernia is not the cause. Medical journals say <2cm hernia should not matter. Usually if not hernia, GERD is caused by some metabolic reason. LES is not contracting tight or relaxes too...
It does sound like a rebound to me. I have been through a rebound. The heartburn wasn't all day long, it happened before and after meals. How long to get over it? 3 months. How big is your hiatal...
Yes. It seems to me too that it has something to do with your previous surgery and the complication that followed. The endoscopy and manometry should reveal something and a possible fix can be found....
Chest pain sometimes can radiate to other places. I have some injury on my back. When heartburn hits me, it could radiate to my back. I think your tests are extensive enough to rule out other causes...
fantastic...
every day, about 1/5 of one cabbage + water -> blender -> filter mix some fruits, cherries and blueberries or honey into the remaining juice serve throughout the day It is certainly anti-inflammatory...
stacey77, besides H2 and carafate, you can use some natural supplements that can reduce inflammation and irritation. e.g. slippery elm, manuka honey, cherries or berries....
I drink cabbage juice too. It only relieves my gastritis, doesn't do much to stop my GERD....
This is definitely an interesting approach to treat illness. I hope it can opens up a treatment alternative for GERD....
This procedure offers a way for early stage esophageal cancer patient to avoid esophagectomy, a highly invasive surgery. I don't think it can cure GERD. Regenerating the lining of esophagus doesn't...
I once asked a doctor friend about my GERD condition and told them the things I know. He said what doctor knows about GERD and its treatment is limited and mostly comes from the medical training in...
Hi, just take your usual diet + a little bit of trigger food, don't torture yourself....
The cause of GERD is not well understood. The best we know is that each GERD case falls into one or more of the three categories: 1. a big hiatal hernia 2. a loose LES 3. LES that relaxes too often...
LPR is a more serious and persistent than normal GERD. The upper part of esophagus is more delicate and vulnerable, and once hurt, takes a longer time to heal. So dietary modification for LPR...
Hi DoubleD1331, Let me suggest a few remedies that I believe will help your LPR. 1. Manuka honey for coating your esophagus, relieving irritation and promoting healing. 2. You have some stomach...
Hi acidrefluxman, Could you send me the paper? My email can be found in my profile....
hi pharcyder, If you have a wide-open LES, PPI will not help much. PPI only turns off the acid. There are other offending agent that could hurt your esophagus. Pepsin for example, bile in some cases....
hi lady, Among the stuff you are taking, there could be something that isn't suitable for you and causes your reflux. It's hard to pinpoint now as you are taking many things at the same time. You may...
I drink Pu-erh tea. The special property of this tea is that it underwent a process of post-fermentation which turned it alkaline. Most green teas are acidic. Pu-erh tea has low caffeine leve and a...
There's an old saying, "God help those who help themselves". If you worry about your condition now, I think it's a good time to cut back on alcohol and live healthily while you are waiting for the...
powder! you can open the capsule and dump the content into a cup....
hi Vikram, Thank you for sharing the tips. You could do some tests to find out more. GERD sufferers typically have either a hiatal hernia or a weak LES. Both these conditions can be detected by...
truly amazing. thank you for sharing I know abdominal breathing is beneficial and can help GERD. I do feel tension in my belly frequently, I think I can give it a try....
5 days. But mine is a mild one without H. Pylori involved. :)...
It's likely a side-effect of PPI!. PPI can cause lower abdomen disturbances, like diarrhea or constipation....
perhaps you want to share more? like how long have you had GERD? Is your therapist a Chiropractic or Osteopath? what is the name of the manipulation? how long have you been clear of GERD after the...
Hi Danny, That is not common. But you have done an endoscopy, that should rule out many worse scenarios. Perhaps you can bring this up to the doc on the next appointment?...
hi Danny, My gastritis was healed. The constant pain is typical for gastritis or gastric ulcer. It tends to get worse when you eat, and get better when your stomach is empty. The suggestions here are...
I hope you don't have reflux. Gastritis is a relatively curable illness. Kill the helicobacteria, protect your stomach with some protective agents. You will recover. I like to share with you a very...
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hi Marie, You are right. stress can make acid reflux worse! Most anxiety meds are either a benzo or a selective re-uptake inhibitor, you can try the natural methods - deep breathing, muscle...
You have a comprehensive test suite to go through. I hope this will shed some light on what's going on. However, don't be surprised if nothing shows up on the radar screen. Sometimes dyspepsia can be...
hi, i don't know how reliable the self-administered "stomach acid" test is. But iron absorption should not be affected by low stomach acid. Calcium absorption yes, iron absorption I have never heard...