How do you heal a inflammed esophagus?

I'm in so much pain. I can keep the acid reflux, but I can't seem to get my hurt esophagus better. I almost feel like I need to eat nothing for a good week or two, and fast or something. That sounds horrible, but I can't figure out how else I can help this get better.

I see the Gastroenterologist in 2 weeks. Who knows what he will suggest. I can't take any meds for heartburn and am completely miserable.

I can't take PPi's, acid blockers, or antacid's! Believe it! It is horrible! The PPi's and the acid blockers I have the same side effects which are intolerable. The acid blockers I get very dizzy.

I feel helpless!

If its just dizziness you feel then I suggest you take it... I would rather be dizzy than hurt my esophagus more and get into more pain.....

Halls, which PPI have you tried again?  I take the PPI to protect the esophagus from damage.  But for the symptoms themselves, I'm trying now homeopathic/naturopathic cures.  And, I think that they will eventually work for that kind of thing.

So you would rather hurt your esophagus than be constantly dizzy?. What if your esophagus gets damaged to the point sugery is needed?.

If all i get is dizziness from ppi's i would feel pretty lucky... dont get me wrong, dizziness sucks but would you rather have, a sucky side effect or damaging an important part of your body?

I'd much rather deal with the dizziness than pain in the esophagus which could end up barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer. Just make sure if you do take them don't take them before driving.

Can you please let me know how did you heal without the ppis. I'm having horrible side effects from them and H2 blockers  also and I'm struggling to tolerate one. How long did it take for your esophagus to heal. Did you take something else? I'm keeping a good diet for 2 months now, but looks like that it's not enough.

Hi Dany,
Welcome to Healing Well! I agree with Mudmagnet. You should start your own thread asking the questions you have. Here's the link:
www.healingwell.com/community?f=45

Before I had my Nissen surgery, I often got gastrits, which set off esophagitis. Believe me, I know how hard it is to live with, and how hard it is to heal.

Whenever I had esophagitis it would take at least 2 moths to heal, and I would lose 20 poumds or so. I was able to take PPIs (Protonix 40mg twice a day, and Ranitidine 300mg at night.), but once my stomach got going, they didn't really seem to work that well.

When I had my bouts of esopghagitis, at their worst I could only tolerate egg custard, and only a little of that. It is extremely important that you eat only smooth and bland foods. No spices, nothing at all rough that could scratch your irritated and healng esophagus. No alcohol, of course. A "good diet" isn't enough. You need to make it a smooth and very soothing diet.

Do you have the head of your bed elevated to protect your esophagus when you're sleeping? It should be elevated 6-8 inches. That way gravity can help keep the acid in your stomach.

If these problems are reoccuring, and you can't take PPIs, you are probably a good candidate for a Nissen surgery.

Have you seen a GI doc lately? If not, you should.
Again, glad you've joined us! Be sure to start a new thread so others can easily find your post.
Best wishes,
Denise

Post Edited (dencha) : 2/8/2012 7:22:42 PM (GMT-7)

For the record: While I don't have the dizziness that dany1982 is complaining about, I do have occasional headaches that I'd attribute to my taking Prilosec. Other side effects are constipation and insomnia. As of now, I'm dealing with those effects. Can one safely mix motion sickness pills with PPI's? If so, that might help.
Best of luck.

Dany-

I am going to add these replies to your new post and lock this one since it is so old. I hope you understand. I also will add something to the title to get more attention to it.

Take care,
Bill