Answers4me2 Thank you so much for replying! Could I ask what your symptoms and pain levels were like before the operation, and what the recovery from the first operation was like please. Also when...
Hi, My motility expert is thinking of a temporary ileostomy to see if it provides relief from my symptoms. I have colonic inertia a severely redundant distended large intestine, chronic SIBO rand...
Many thanks for all your answers it's very much appreciated! Pink...
It would appear that an ileostomy may be in my near future can you please advise what your stoma looks like? Specifically is there an obvious hole in the center of the stoma? I ask this as I have a...
Stefan, If you really want to get rid of your GERD I would recommend the endostim, linx or the nissen for proven relief. Pink...
There is a stretta page on Facebook, however I have not yet heard of any positive stories on this, sorry Pink...
Hi, Thank you for the reply. I have developed redundant colon and also have been told I have anismus and currently waiting on testing. However I have just spent the last few days in hospital after...
Sounds like you have a hiatus hernia and LPR Try a natural prokinetic such as iberogast which will speed stomach emptying and reduce the amount of gas in your stomach which is refluxing into your...
As far as I'm aware endostim will not touch you if you have had any any previous surgery at all. I know for a fact they won't take any failed nissens. Might be worth emailing them for a definitive...
Janice, As you are in Paris and if your fundoplication has failed again, may I recommend contacting ZinorMedical and asking them to go on their clinical trial for the DM GARD All the best Pink...
Hi, I have been told today that I have anismus along with a tortuous bowel, and am due for further testing. Could anyone who has had biofeedback please explain to me is the biofeedback to relax the...
Have you had a gastric emptying study - gastroperisis can cause this, or perhaps a stool test to see if you have picked up any bugs? Hope you feel better soon Pink...
Hi Gewarn, Yes I am wearing it all day and night. I am suffering a massive attack of SIBO and malabsorption at the moment thanks to ppi's and am permantly filled with gas, so the Reza Band is having...
Hi I find that the Reza Band helps with liquid reflux, but not so well with gas reflux. Hope this helps Pink...
Ahimsa, There is a really good bile reflux group on Facebook that provides a lot of information on treatment, diets and medication. All the best, Pink...
As a sufferer of LPR for nearly 3 years, and I have dysphagia from it - you will find that Pepsin/ gastric contents can cause the globus feeling. Pepsin also does not make your vocal chords red, my...
Hi Kazbern, I have been off the ppi's now for 4 weeks and have not had any acid rebound, I also had some gas issues before my fundoplication - I am wondering whether it's now a lack of acid? Many...
I am having massive stomach cramps and pain, especially with eating or drinking anything. I am also filled with gas in my stomach and my intestines. It's almost as soon as food or liquid hits my...
I could eat mince, and any meats after 3 weeks as long as I chewed tiny bites. Try that and see how you get on. Pink...
Hi, yes the reza band is here now, I was the first in the UK to get it - contact Wayne Edwards Wayne Edwards GDS MedTech Ltd 25A High Street Moreton in Marsh Gloucestershire United Kingdom GL56 0AF...
Hi Trotters, I know exactly how you feel. How about trying the reza band?...
Hi Trotters, Yes you really need the dual impedance, email him and make sure you get that one. Your LES scores are still very low, do you get reflux all the time, or just at night? Might be worth...
Hi Trotters, Sorry to hear that you are still having symptoms - would it be worth having the restech or a dual impedance test to see if you are actually having LPR again? Then you could look for a...
Have you been tested for SIBO? Your story is very similar to mine, I would suggest trying to avoid all dairy, soda and complex carbohydrates and sugar. Antibiotics will kill off bad bacteria but then...
Thanks everyone, Unfortunately still have reflux but it is most definitely related to lower digestive issues - I have been diagnosed with chronic SIBO and IBS, they reckon the huge doses of PPIS that...
Hi Charlie, God that is a terrible amount of weight you have lost. Yes Dr Sarkar helped me Immediately he was the only gastro to say your reflux is probably causing all your motility disorders. He is...
Hi Charlie, Sorry to hear that you are not so good. http://www.liverpoolgastroenterology.nhs.uk/patientservices/uppergiservices/index.asp I can recommend Dr Sarkar Also have you looked on youtube at...
Captain Haven, Have you always had reflux problems? I ask simply to see if the short oesophagus is actually the root of your problem? Did the consultant offer you any other options? Pink...
I'm sorry to say the fundoplication has failed. Had the op on the Tuesday and still had reflux after it was done, had severe stomach spasms for two days, by the Saturday everything loosened up, could...
Hi Daxter, I was thinking about your predicament - instead of taking on major surgery why don't you contact zinormedical? Now they are just setting up the first clinical trial for the DM GARD which...
Thanks everyone for your kind advice. I seem to have narrowed down some of the problem, some of which I had before the fundoplication. My stomach seems to be always full of fluid, and gas. Now being...
Hi Daxter, I honestly think either the linx or endostim are good for LPR. I also think the trouble with people who have LPR is excess gas in the stomach and a lax sphincter. I would suggest trying a...
Hi Gewarn, It's good to hear that you know now what the problem is. I hope you have great success with the Nissen, and look forward to hearing your recovery journey. I think peptests should be...
Hi Barry, I have just been lying on the sofa - it's definitely reflux. I swallow and I can hear it gurgle through, then 2 seconds later my stomach gurgles and up comes the reflux. I think the trouble...
Yes that sounds the same, I have not drunk anything and yet I'm refluxing - then when I do drink fluid I get massive chest pain and burning. Also lying down - reflux I just do not get what's going...
Baza Did your oesophageal reflux burn all day long or just when you ate? Thanks Pink...
Hi Barry, I've been refluxing since 4am this morning non stop, it's exactly the same as before only now I have esophageal spasms as well. I can feel the liquid dribble through then reflux back up and...
Hi Baza, It's reflux coming from the stomach, I feel weak reflux all the time, bending sitting or standing. I had a 200-220 degree wrap. It's almost as though I am full of gas all the time, I'm...
I'm very disappointed to say that I have been up all night with the damn reflux. Even sitting up I'm still getting it, so it looks as though the partial has been a complete failure. I don't know what...
Thanks everyone. I had the operation last night so am feeling rather tender today, managing small sips of water but it's painful to go down, so I have a feeling each eating stage is going to be hard...
Hi all, I'm getting a partial fundoplication on Tuesday afternoon. As I have upper and lower dysphagia and very weak peristalis I have a strong feeling that this will stop the reflux but not allow me...
Hi Jakob, I don't think the Reza Band is an absolute cure all - I do however think it's useful for night reflux and after eating reflux. You are bound to get gas reflux as well as liquid reflux into...
You can get the Reza band in the Uk, I phoned them in America and they gave me my distributors company. I highly recommend the peptest, if pepsin is getting in your throat then that's the problem....
Hi Gewarn, You have all the classic symptoms of LPR - my first symptoms were burning mouth, felt like I was being strangled, lump in throat - I went to 3 ENT consultants all scopes were clear and...
Hi Charlie, Yes your GP will get a copy of your PH study, you could also ask your Gp for a good GI recommendation? It sounds as though Baza was exceptionally pleased with his surgeon, so it might be...
Hi Charlie, I can guarantee you that Dr Li will refer you to Dr Makin - please do not go to that man. I think you need to ask your GP if you can have the gastric emptying study done - this is a 2-4...
Charlie, Could you not have your pyloris valve opened to see if that helps your reflux, thus avoiding having to have another wrap? Or alternatively an anti reflux stent such as the dua put in for a...
Daxter the Reza Band has arrived in the UK - please see my other post about it, I am going next week to get the real thing. I do find that it helps and I urge you to contact the company distributing...
Hi Charlie, I haven't had the surgery yet, am waiting on a date as we speak. I know quite a few people so have been to Newcastle and I have been in contact with Professor Attwood about other things,...