So glad I found this site feedback on gerd/hiatal sliding hernia

I am 42 yr old male in good shape and weight if anything skinny(not sure if relevant ) I was having chest pains and anxiety for a full year. After 4 EKG’s and a stress test I thought maybe it’s more then just anxiety. I went to a Gastro doc who sent my for stomach sonogram and upper gi x ray with barium. I was told I have servere acid reflux gerd with a small sliding hiatal hernia. Doctor told me take omeprazole 20mg for 14 days.. I am on day 5 and maybe a little relief but I am having heartburn still and stomach cramps .. I also have trapped burps/gas after eating drinking.. I am not sure o remember what normal is anymore..

Any tips on how to get my body back to feeling good? Also with hiatal hernia anyone able to reverse it or keep it at bay?

I eat too well low carb, high protein, no alcohol , no caffeine …

Thank you all for your help

Thank you so much for the reply I really appreciate it. I opted to not do endoscopy because of my anxiety. I am sure I have inflammation. I have never drinken so much or eaten so much ginger . Purchased a gerd cook book.. trying anything to feel better

Wishing you a fast recovery and so appreciate the reply. The number 1-8 above are bad right? On the hernia how long did you have it or been diagnosed with it before doing the surgery?

Thank you so much for sharing and replying. Rooting for us both

It's strange you have had 4 ECGs and the docs did not check for reflux until after the last one. My doc sent me to check for reflux when 1 ECG returned nothing that helped explain my chest pain. Anyway the severity is probably because the reflux was left untreated for 1 year. But human body is good at healing, and you are on the right track.

I have a nasty hiatal hernia and I can tell you that any drugs a Gastro doctor will prescribe will give you a bit of temporary relief until the side effects of the drugs start making you sicker than the hernia. Nexium-24 hour made my GI tract bleed to the point I required two blood transfusions. Then I tried Pepid AC and got panic attacks. Gaviscon liquid caused me to pass out in a restaurant without any warning. Two other PPIs as well as extra strength Tums caused severe dizziness and headaches. For the most part, Gastro specialists are worthless. They give you an endoscopy and then prescribe medicine that will make you sick and just hide the root problem for a short while. Then the nasty side effects of the drugs set in. I have concluded that the only approach that works long term is a radical change in eating habits and diet so I recently launched on such a program. I already notice improvement. You can start by eating very small meals four or five times a day. Eat slowly, take small bites and chew, chew, chew! Refrain from eating three hours before going to bed. Elevate the head of the bed if possible and sleep on your left side. Only eat healthy foods that are hiatal and ulcer friendly with absolutely no cheating. If you have a slice of pizza or some chocolate, you will pay big time and the agony is not worth it. Quit alcohol and sodas. When you get up in the morning, take a good probiotic, then eat an organic red apple which really helps absorb the stomach acid. You can find all the foods you should and shouldn't eat on the Internet. I played the drug game for awhile and failed miserably because I would occasionally eat bad foods like pizza, dark chocolate and spare ribs, then take a couple of extra strength Tums to relieve the resultant torture. I failed miserably. Now I am on a new and PERMANENT path and I am optimistic that I will get long term relief from this terrible affliction! Good luck.