Posted 10/7/2015 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all, I am a new member here and need some help and insight. I am a 71 yr old male with reflux most of my adult life. I have a small hiatal hernia and have been on Prilosec for 20 years or more. Started with 20 mg every day then a year ago heartburn got worse had endoscopy and all ok so my gastro increase my Prilosec to 40 mg and I also take 150 Zantac at night. Three weeks ago, my heartburn was just below my sternum and has not gone away. My doc scheduled me for another endoscopy this coming Monday. I'm now up to 80 mg of Prilosec with Zantac and gaviscon. I'm concerned that my hernia has enlarged. With all the meds, my burning is still there. I'm thinking of talking to my doc about the surgery. Any suggestions on that subject would be greatly appreciated. Thank you