Endoscopy results~

That's great news!  Yes, you should be happy and relieved.  I know anxiety is hard to deal with (my husband suffers with it), and it's easy to jump to another health concern.  You are exactly right...accept the good results and tell your anxiety to hit the road!

Yes, PPIs like Prilosec are used to treat a inflamed esophagus.  Did your doctor prescribe a short term PPI treatment?  Another prescription drug that can coat and protect the esophagus is Carafate Suspension.  I have found it very helpful in healing both the esophagus and stomach.

Yes, the symptoms you're experiencing are consistent with your diagnosis, and should gradually resolve as your esophagus heals.

There are also many natural remedies that people use when they either don't want to take PPIs or can't because of side effects.

I expect someone will be by to add their support and suggestions soon.

Again, glad to hear all is well. 

Best wishes,

Denise

I'm glad to hear that you will see your doc in four weeks.  Nothing can go wrong in your esophagus in that short of a time, so you don't have anything to worry about. I suggest you create a list of questions.  If you're anything like me, you forget to ask things and when you're on your way home are kicking yourself for not remembering the questions.  A list will ensure that you get all your questions asked and answered. You could even create the list with spaces between questions where you can take notes.

Try not to worry...I'm sure you're fine.  If you weren't, they'd be calling you in sooner.

Hang in there!

Denise

Yes, there's a difference between inflammation and Barretts.  They always take biopsies to look for inflammation that isn't visible to the eye.  Don't worry...I'm sure it's fine.  Just start making that list of questions!

Hang in there,

Denise

I can tell you're very worried, and I can understand that.  However, even if you had heavy duty reflux daily, it is a slow progression to Barretts if it ever turns that way.  Try not to drive yourself crazy worrying about it.  You're seeing a doctor, you had an endoscopy.  It's not like you're ignoring symptoms.  Those are the people that get into trouble.  You're in good hands.  You can wait another few weeks until you see your doctor.  Maybe you could put your name on a list for cancellations. That works well when you want an earlier apointment.

My esophagus never looked anything but perfect when I had my endoscopies.  I was on PPIs and they were doing their job and protecting my esophaus.  My problem was the atypical symptom of lung probems.  Yes, a Nissen can help LPR symptoms, but GI docs are generally very hesitant to recommend surgery for them, as they fear you'll have the surgery and not get relief from your symptoms.  It took me four or five years and a lot of consistent effort from my PCP and asthma docs to finally get my GI doc to refer me to a surgeon.  Even then he offered it as an option..and told me I could stick with medication (which wasn't working). 

Try to relax.  It will be okay...You following up on your sympoms, and that's what's really important. 

Hang in there!  You'll get more answers soon.

Good luck!

Denise