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Posted 8/26/2020 6:27 AM (GMT 0)
After manometry I have 6,2 mmHg
Posted 8/26/2020 10:39 AM (GMT 0)
Sim_Jur:

You posted this question before, and didn't receive any comments. The boards are very slow, and some people might not feel comfortable sharing their test results.

Sharon
Posted 8/26/2020 11:03 AM (GMT 0)
But it's very important information, only 1 number...
Posted 9/12/2020 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
what prompted you to do menometry? what symptoms do you have? I think I need to do that too but my Gastroenterologist didn't ask me to do that test. I had an endoscopy and my upper GI tract and my stomach looked normal. Then I don't hear from the Gastroenterologist any more. I was asked to take medication to block my gastric acid but I don't think I have excessive acid. The problem is why it leaked out so there must be something wrong with my LES.
Posted 9/14/2020 10:54 AM (GMT 0)
There doesn't necessarily have to be a problem with your LES to experience GERD symptoms. Usually a manometry is ordered to test swallowing function as a requirement before you can have surgery. If your endoscopy was normal, I wouldn't expect to hear from the gastro doctor again. Did you take the medicine you were prescribed? Have you tried following a strict GERD-friendly diet, kept a food diary to try and pinpoint your trigger foods? Another suggestion would be to not try and self diagnose using the internet, there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you are still experiencing issues, you might want to make another appointment.

Sharon

Post Edited (SharonZ) : 9/14/2020 4:58:30 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/15/2020 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Sharon.
The problem is the Gastroenterologist wouldn't take about diet control with me at all. I had swallowing difficulty for nearly a year now. I had a barium test done and was told there is delayed peristalsis with my esophagus. That's why I decided to have endoscopy done but the result was normal. Yes I have stopped eating many things. Not easy though. All the sauce from supermarkets have onions or tomatoes or garlic in it, so do many snacks and biscuits. I can't eat any nuts and seafood at the moment either as I got terrible skin rash from fentanyl, the toxic drug they gave me via intravenous drips during endoscopy. I can't digest meat very well. Internet is my only source of information at the moment as I can't get much information from the specialist.
Posted 9/15/2020 1:29 PM (GMT 0)
There is a pinned thread at the top of this Forum that offers a lot of information regarding diet and other members personal experiences with GERD. I realize that the dietary restrictions are difficult, but it is something that we all struggle with.

Sharon
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