Hi Fishing, Since I had the esophyx procedure, I no longer take PPI's (I had been on Nexium for 2 years). The burning in my chest has completely disappeared. However, I still have some burning in my...
Hi Fishing, I'm sorry to hear about the problems your wife is having. No, I never lost my voice but I have heard that some people with LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux) can have voice problems. I read...
Rick, I was wondering, have you tried every PPI? The only one that helped me pror to my Esophyx procedure, (it didnt help 100% but it was better than no meds) was Nexium. After esophyx, I decided to...
Hi Rick, I am so sorry to hear that your hernia is back. I am not feelign any worse, altho I have mild symptoms every day. However, as I mentioned previously, I no longer need to take Nexium, so that...
Hi Rick, I'm sorry to hear about your GERD symptoms, espeically since it keeps you from getting a good night's sleep. I worry about my symptoms too, even tho they are mild, because it means that my...
Hi Rick, Now I understand why your health ins. does not cover. I am lucky that Medicare (government sponsered health Ins for those over 65) covered, because Medicare usually doesnt cover new...
Rick, I wish you the very best with your decision. Please let us know what the outcome is. I think I mentioned in a previous posting that Dr. Garber told me that 85% of his post esophyx patients...
Hi Rick, I had my procedure done in NY (out on Long Island at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Center). I live in NJ. My surgeon was Dr. Shawn Garber. I did not know anyone who had used him, but...
Hi Rbrunet, Forgot to mention the scientific evidence that Esophyx helped me. I had endoscopy with 48 hr Bravo ph test performed both pre and post esophyx. Both tests were done after I had been off...
Hi Rbrunet, Yes, you are correct. For many months, I did not experience any symptom improvement in my LPR. The one thing that did go away almost immediately after my Esophyx procedure, was the...
I had the Esophyx procedure performed 6 mos ago. I am pleased to report that I am now feeling much better. It took 4 months for me to get to the point where I was able to get off all meds. I no...
Hi Riverotter, Thank you for your post. I have evidence that eliminating stress may alleviate GERD. I have daily LPR, despite taking PPI's. In March, '08, I was scheduled for the esophyx procedure....
Has anyone tried juicing fresh ginger root and drinking it? I saw one post where someone was able to eliminate their GERD/LPR symptoms by drinking 1 teasspoon of ginger root juice daily for up to 3...
Hi PattiG, I was wondering if you found out where one could order that gingera antacid. Please let us know if it is the same product your Dr. gave you. Thank you. Roseanne...
I had the Esophyx procedure 8 weeks ago and have not noticed any benefit from it. My Gerd symptoms are exactly the same as prior to the procedure. I did not get any side effects, but no improvement...
Yes, I get mild ear aches occasionally. I have throatburn daily. It does not respond to PPI's. Sometimes, the pain goes from my throat into my ears, like tonight. I feel like its acid vapor....
I had the esophyx procedure done for GERD and had shoulder pain for 2 weeks post op. My Dr. said that irritation of the diaphragm during surgery was the cause of shoulder pain. What I did, which...
Hi tsquared, There are 3 doctors in the US that do the esophyx procedure. They are in Florida, NY and Ohio. My Dr. performed the procedure on 20 people prior to me, and he said they were all feeling...
Hi tsquared, Good luck with your Dr. visit. I hope he gives you encouraging information. After I am completely healed, I was thinking of pursuing a lap Nissen. I just need to verify that it is...
I had the Esophyx procedure 6 weeks ago. I had no side effects. However, it has not helped me. From what I have read, it has an 85% success rate. As with Nissen fundo, it is possible that people like...
Happily Wrapped, Can you tell us how your symptoms were treated? Was it with probiotics, like acidophilus, or with antibiotics?...
Ralmat, In answer to your question about the feasibillty of having a Nissen fundo performed post-esophyx, below is a post (which I copied and pasted from a different heartburn forum) from someone in...
Hi Ralmat, re: Insurance payment for Esophyx: my insurance covered it completely. I have Medicare (paid 80%) and Madigap (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) which covered the additional 20%. I know that Oxford...
Hi Ninjagirl, Just wondering if you peeled the ginger root before you put it into the juicer. Thanks!...
Do you know if the ginger tea that you buy in a healthfood store works as well as freshly made ginger root tea? The former sounds a lot easier and I have no idea how to make tea from fresh ginger...
Ralmat...sorry for the misunderstanding, but my comment on PPI's was intended for babygirl1234, who posted after you did. I should have written her name in my post. I agree with your concern...
Hi riverotter, I think you may be right. I have had daily GERD and LPR symptoms for two years, despite being on PPI's. I have tried 5 different meds over the 2 years, and still have only partial...
Hi Ninjagirl, Thanks very much. I viewed the video and it looks easy. I will try the ginger after I complete a course of antibiotics for H-pylori. It is truly amazing that such a simple remedy can...
There are 5 different PPI's that you could try besides Prevacid, such as Nexium, Zegerid, Protonix, etc. Perhaps you should ask your Dr. to prescribe a different med....
I've know of someone whose GI Dr. uses Botox to treat esophageal spasms....
Hi Ninjagirl, Thank you very much for your post on ginger for GERD. I have had heartburn and throatburn for 2 years and only partially respond to PPI's. I would would like to try making ginger juice....
Hi Ralmat, I, too, have burning in my throat every day. Fortunately, I do not have symptoms at night. I am taking Nexium, 40 mg, once a day. I tried 5 different PPI's, and nexium is the only one that...
I have had daily GERD (burning in my chest and throat) for 2 yrs, despite having tried 5 different PPI's. I currently take Nexium but it does nothing for the LPR. I was thinking of having the Stretta...
Hi Bserchuk, I am thinking of having a Nissen fundo. I live in NJ. Did you go to a surgeon at Mt Sinai Hosp in Manhattan? Can you please give me his name? Thank you, Roseanne...
Stretta is no longer being done by most docs. Curon, the company that manufactured the instrument used in the Stretta procedure, has gone out of business. I read that there are several patient...
Hi TammyGrl0528, You may be right about stacyb. She posted the same message to another heartburn forum, and never re-posted. That moderator allowed stacyb's post to contain the website of the Dr....
I was rather naive, and purchased Bob Barton's report online. I followed his instructions completely for 3 months, and had no relief. I have had chronic GERD for 2 yrs and have daily symptons (throat...
I just joined the forum today. I have had chronic GERD and LPR (sore throat daily) for 2 years, despite being on PPI's. I have tried 5 different PPI's. Like Stacey, I also saw Dr. Garber in NY and am...