Desperate for help!

Hi,
I need some help. Ive suffered for years with Gerd, and was keeping the gaviscon people
In business I think. i finally had a
Gastroscopy and they found oozing ulcers (Pylori neg). So he put me in dexlanzoprazole which seems to work sometimes, other times…. Im now taking the dex, ranitidine, and 8+ gaviscon max strength, still
Having problems- getting sores in my esophagus. I spoke to a surgeon who said no to fundo, saying I should consider bypass instead, suggesting its a weight problem. Ive lost 30 lbs in 2 months due to diet changes (now 220), but the gerd is no better. I know all the tricks and foods (pillows, sleeping positions, etc.). Motility and pH studies out of normal range but not by much (in fact the pH showed I was having reflux symptoms when the acid wasnt that bad). The GI doc is at a loss. Im a nurse and Im at a loss. I CANT LIVE LIKE THIS ANYMORE! Please help!!!

Hey you... I know you tried Gaviscon to no avail. But did you try the Gaviscon ADVANCE formulation?? I just posted the below in another forum. I hope something here helps for you with a HUGE HUG...

<< I was diagnosed with esophagitis some time ago. And things got SO rough that I could not swallow ANY of my safe foods even. All sorts of problems. I've been on omeprazole, famotidine, you name it. HERE is what has changed the game for me: GAVISCON ADVANCE. NOT the other Gaviscons but the ADVANCE one. It is a special British formulation. You can buy it on Amazon. There is a syrup and tablets. Both are GREAT. The syrup is slightly better and the chewable tablets are good for on the run. The tablets have a distinctive texture. It's best to ALWAYS take little bites of a tablet vs. chewing one outright at a time. They will be kind of sticky on the teeth. It's OKAY. You can scrape that with your tongue or fingers and swallow. You can take up to 8 tablets a day: 1-2 after each meal and up to 2 before bed. The first tablet will have a different kind of sensation when you swallow -- but it's FINE. You should ride with it and give the first dose (1-2 pills as a dose) 15-20 minutes to start working. The second dose (next 1-2 pills whenever you take them after the next meal) will REALLY confirm you're on the right track. These took me from eating NOTHING to be able to eat (liquids only) to safe foods the NEXT DAY and building up from there. Now I don't really take them. And if I have the slightest symptoms, I take an ACV gummy after eating a meal (2 gummies per day ideal -- 3 max). Then I'm GOOD. And I find myself needing the gummies less and less. But trust me, the Gaviscon ADVANCE is a BLESSING. You'll read the Amazon reviews and understand that this is the ANSWER. For those who get the mucus after eating -- and you nearly choke on it while sleeping... Oil of Oregano pills SOLVED that for me within one course (2 - 4 weeks, twice daily then at least a 5-day break // fewer doses need for future courses). I've used Best Naturals in the green bottle from Amazon and it works fab. But I prefer Gaia Herbs which is also on Amazon and in Whole Foods. It's richer. I really hope this HELPS! And I send my LOVE to all of you! * One more thing -- check out an app called Fig. It will help with grocery shopping re: what you can eat on an esophagitis diet. You make that diet selection in the app. And you can scan bar codes of items to get a thumbs up or down as you move through the aisles (or what's already in your fridge). Fig also makes grocery recommendations. I've found that the esophagitis AND FODMAP diet settings help when I feel a flare coming on. (You usually don't have to do FODMAP for more than a few weeks to rebalance.) You'll be really surprised by what you can eat. It's random but cool. XOXO!!! >>

Hi
Regarding the tests you can have pepsin test. I had one and turned out to be positive even if all other tests failed to prove my reflux. Shoot me your email we talk more on this.