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Posted 2/21/2015 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
Four years ago I had a Nissen Fundoplication to relieve the problems from my hiatal hernia. I had gotten to the point that I could barely talk without coughing. The procedure worked, and following the doctor's advice, I gave up all carbonated beverages and coffee, and caffine. The worst I drink now is decaf tea, Now, four years later, the coughing has returned. I reduced my weight by 30 pounds from about 245 to 215, but the coughing is still there. My GP doctor put me back on prilosec, but that hasn't helped. Anyone else have this problem or suggestions? Talking really is an important part of my job and my life, so I am frustrated.
Posted 2/21/2015 10:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

So the coughing did resolve for a while? Have you been checked for any other cause for your cough? Asthma, post nasal drip? Perhaps you need to go back to your GI doctor, you may need repeat testing to see if the coughing is due to refux that may have returned? I do sympathise though as my job requires me to talk a lot too. I quite often have to hand the phone to a colleague when I'm in one of my coughing fits. I hope you find answers soon.
Posted 2/21/2015 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
Usdi,

My coughing started 9 months after my Nissen Fundoplication. The doctor thought it had slipped or herniated so I went through numerous tests. It turned out it was allergies and asthma. The surgeon had me believe that I eliminated my asthma but it was untrue. I would check with a pulmonologist and allergist.

Michelle
Posted 2/21/2015 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
I hadn't thought of post nasal drip. When I told my Dr, he just put me on prilosec again. It was the coughing that led me to get a missed in the first place. I suppose I need to see a new Dr.
Posted 2/22/2015 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
I have had a chronic cough for 20 months now. My pulmonary Dr. has sent me to every Dr. in town as well as a referral to Vanderbilt Medical Center. I have been on so many meds that I lost count. The Dr. at Vanderbilt determined that GERD is the culprit and that I need to have Nissen Fundoplication surgery. They are willing to do the surgery there but my GI Dr. feels that I need to have it locally in case there are complications.
I have seen one surgeon here but he was rather arrogant and inferred that I should have Gastric Bypass surgery first since I am obese ( I am 5'4" and weigh 205 lbs.). I have an appointment with another surgeon on Tuesday. I don't want to appear that I am Doctor shopping but I need to find someone I am comfortable with.
Did anyone on here have a chronic cough before surgery? If so, did surgery really help.
I am 67 years old and have asthma, chronic bronchitis, Barrett's esophagus, Gastritis with a Hiatel hernia. I feel crappy most days and the cough wears me out.
I know there are no guarantees with surgery. What kind of ?? should I be asking the surgeon?
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