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Posted 4/23/2017 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
So I get acid daily 24/7 and ppi's failed and such (been going on since dec/nov. I am waiting on the ph/mam test. My endo showed gastritis and signs of acid but biopsies showed no immune system response.

I am just scared/concerned I will end up getting barrets before I can get the surgery. And then the darn axiety of cancer scare.

Male 28/ ex smoker drinker. Smoked marijuana till this gerd (prescribed but cant use cause of fears of making things worse)

I am a ptsd survivor and just so worried nothing will get done b4 something scary occurs.
Posted 4/23/2017 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kay88

I am sorry you are experiencing this. I know it can be scary. You do not say how long you were on the PPI. There are a few things I would like to mention:

First, PPIs can make GERD worse for some people, because it can cause delayed gastric emptying (where food stays in the stomach too long). When this happens both food and the remaining acid will come back up the esophagus.

Second, some people can experience a withdrawal symptom from PPIs called "Acid rebound". Acid rebound is basically hyper-secretion of acid which can make GERD worse. Goggle: Acid rebound

Also, PPI's do not treat the problem which is causing the GERD. PPIs only treat symptoms and sometimes do not even do that well.

There are several things which can cause GERD such as: (Food sensitivities, H. pylori, hiatal hernia, delayed gastric emptying, and even Low stomach acid)... Low stomach acid can cause GERD due to food staying in the stomach too long. This will cause the food and remaining acid to come back up the esophagus. Google: low stomach acid

Post Edited (CAGU) : 4/23/2017 8:02:45 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/23/2017 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
Was on ppi's 2 months ago. I have a food diary and am working on what foods cause what now. But I always get sytmptoms (just not as bad as the trigger foods which is alot of foods)

How fast can gerd be caused
Posted 5/6/2017 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
Kay,

I wouldn't worry about the cancer. It takes decades to develop. Your endoscopy came out clean in terms of cancer, so now you have the opportunity to make changes in your life to ensure you don't get it in the future.

I'm in the same boat as you, and I think everyone's mind always goes to cancer... Mine did too right away. PPIs messed me up as well, and for me I think they'd cause more long term damage than good.

I think GERD rears its head slowly, and we fail to pay attention to it. But then it just cannonballs, due to bad habits and stress. (as well as lack of information out there) I knew something was off with me, but I kept eating late, drinking tea heavily, lying down too soon after eating and then WHAM I could no longer swallow solid food without it getting logged in my throat.

You'll heal, it will take time. It's not going to be easy, but you will get there.
Posted 5/7/2017 5:16 AM (GMT 0)
thank you for the help and support
Posted 5/9/2017 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds like you just need some good probiotics to get back in balance. Talk to your DR. Why are you having surgery?
Posted 5/9/2017 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
it is the last step, ppi's failed they had tried many brands and at extreme doses. I have been off them now I get constant burn but less than on the darn meds. The test was rough but I dealt with it.

The endosope saw signs of acid reflux but biopsies say there is no immune response or inflammation now to wait a month or so for the ph mamometry results. I have been tasking probiotics now to help with my ibs plus cbd oil and tumeric daily
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