yes I have experienced this. For me it was very mild heartburn (PPIs were reducing acidity) but was aggravated by my larger hiatal hernia. If you have a medium or larger sliding hiatal hernia it is...
...could try Ginger juice or luke warm Ginger tea (Traditional Medicinals for example) for the nausea. MM...
HitthePost, If you go the fundo route with the Mayo, ask for Stephen D. Cassivi, M.D. (Thoracic Surgeon). When i did my exhaustive primary research a couple of years ago, he was my top choice (of 3...
Hi all, haven't visited and posted in a while. I promised myself that I would come back and post to share occasionally just in case someone was in the the same situation as me. It is has been about 6...
Yup that would be me Alcie! I have booked a test for the milk allergies--but I already know what they will say. I am theorizing that not only am I lactose intolerant but allergic to milk proteins-...
Ok, wanted to share this turn of events in my personal GERD story. Someone else here might have the same problem. SO...about 4 weeks ago I cut out ALL dairy products from my diet. At the time I don't...
So Tracks--aside from Tums and Rolaids, you can try a plethora of natural stuff to ease symptoms. (note: some may work better than others for you, all of the below have worked for me.) Foods - raw or...
Yes--look up information here or on Net about Hernias. Sliding are most common. Almost 1 in 3 people have them. Most don't cause any problems--but for many they can enlarge (slide) and contribute to...
Anyone achieve successful reduction in GERD symptoms by attempting some of the manual manipulation techniques for your herniated stomach? I tried some starting this morning and amazingly I didn't...
Hey Crazy. I get the same stomach pains and headaches if I increase my Prilosec too much. I found a combination of Prilosec in AM and Zantac in PM worked better without the side effects. Good Luck. MM...
Hey if you have a sinus infection--or ever feel one coming on try using Sinu-Cleanse or Net Poti. Basically a sinus saline rinse. I was skepical at first but after 5-10 minutes after sinuses dry and...
Jaime, 40yr white male also diagnosed with Barretts ND back about 6 mos ago. What Bill suggests in terms of odds is exactly right. Consider that it is estimated that up to 8 million Americans may...
Hey Frank--if you quit coffee, especially if you drink a lot, wean yourself but do not go cold turkey. THAT will will induce extra anxiety and panic attacks for sure. There are a ton a successful...
Becky-is this Prevacid OTC or script version? Actually is there a difference? I use the OTC and was considering doubling the 15mg once a day dosage I take right now. Thx, MM...
snjmom --hope you feel better soon! MM...
MinnesotaMark here... After 15 yrs of GERD- on and off, finally went in for a Endo after a bad episode in Nov 09. That's when i joined HW. Was diagnosed with Barretts (non-DP) and a medium Hiatal...
Oh- and to answer your question about how to reasearch. I called and called and called. Talked to mostly nurses, some patient referrals. Nurses were great--they completely sympatize with someone...
Sorry MNChick--have been travelling a lot. Best Minnesota Laproscopic Surgeons I have found so far based on education, operation hours, laproscopic experience, and number of laproscopic nissen...
Burntslapup--it might. Caused addtional pain for me! Some people swear by it. It must be the raw variety, unprocessed, with what they call "mother". Example would be Bragg's brand which is available...
Just wondering if anyone has tried this and what your results were? Thanks for sharing. MM...
Alcie is right, everyone is a little different--best to keep a log. I am sensitive to spices that involve tomato, onion (raw or powdered), lemon, orange, (actually anything that says "citric acid") ,...
Good to hear Terri! Keep us posted on your recovery! Heal well! MM...
Hey Chipsygrl---you are right about the lap fundo stories. Statistically over 94% success rate (over all variations) and you are right--we tend to her more from the ones that don't go so well. Keep...
Jayna, Still researching--but once I am finished would be happy to share the MN list with everyone. I guess I will just post here if that is ok with the moderators (without links of course). As far...
Steve, Yes--lol. I definitely get heartburn when watching the Vikings! :) WOW- almost all the drugs you mentioned you have taken are severe stomach irritants and have been known to cause heartburn....
Hey Chipsygrl----I use to live in Burlington, now live in Minnesota. Anyone who thinks that the Canadian health care system might be better hasn't lived in Canada with an illness!! :( The waits are...
Wow. Please help me-- Take action and demand from your doctor to be referred to another gastroenterologist OR if you live near or in a city where there are research/university hospitals--seek out...
Yeah-I got a call like that when I got diagnosed with Barretts. I couldn't wait--Figuring the nurses or receptionists couldn't help, I called the doctor on call. He understood my anxiety of waiting...
Remember: I think these exercises are for the upper sphincter fro swallowing, not the LES (sphincter between stomach and esophagus). MM...
MNChick- I live in SW Minneapolis and am planning to have LapNissen done later this year. I am only 40, in good shape, have GERD and hiatal hernia mostly under control now--but just can't see taking...
Hi Minnesota Grandma, Steven. Also in Minnesota, Chanhassen which is SW Minneapolis. 39M who has had GERD for 15+ years. Recently had Barrx for BE and am now ready to pull the trigger on a Lap Nissen...
Another option to the licorice tea is to try DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice) chewable tabs. DGL Ultra in german chocolate flavor from your local health store seems to work well for me. 20 mins...
Dencha beat me to it. Always exercise on an empty stomach. Also, in my case if I aggressively lift weights with my hiatal hernia, I will definitely feel it the next 2-3 days. No chest presses or...
Wow that sucks! What I can't believe is that you work for the same company. The irony. Joy is right don't give up- look for other options. Vote with your feet. MM...
Stacey-- you didn't say whether you were on a clear liquid diet or a full liquid diet. If it is a full liquid diet you can throw all the noodles, carrots, etc. along with the chicken broth into a...
Not sure what to make of this? MM http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60R5SA20100128 :shocked:...
Smiley- if you are talking about ablation procedure (Halo, Cryo) to specifically get rid of the BE tissue, you don't need to really wait-though you should be on PPI's or something that controls your...
Hey Smiley. I am a 40/m who was diagnosed with BE, no dysplasia back in 11/09. I just had an extensive Halo360 (Barrx) procedure done last Thursday to ablate the Barrett's tissue performed by Dr....
ArbyBarbie-- I would concur with Bill. You NEED to see a GI Doctor so that she/he can fine tune your strategy in trying to manage this. As far as anxiety and stress--you are absolutely right that it...
Hi Elle, Sorry to hear that your husband is having these issues but i can certainly appreciate the situation. I am 40, have Barretts and also a hiatal hernia. I was in exactly the same position and...
Ben! Great news. I am scheduled for my Halo360 Jan 28th 2010. 3cm --no dysplasia--but want to take care of it. MM...
Wow- congratulations BG! Keep us in the loop during your recovery. Sounds like you are doing great! -MM-...
Good Luck Babygirl! Keep us posted on how you do--when you feel up to it of course! -MM-...
Yup- I take the Adult gummies from Costco. Called vitaFusion. I have the same appetite issue- but for me it is 50% avoidance of things/size of meals that will give me heart burn or hiatal pressure...
Hi all. This might have already been posted here somewhere- but I could not find, apologies if that is the case. I have BE, nonD, 3-4cm seg. Want to have ablation procedure and trying to decide...
Thanks for the information mattnapa- I will do some digging. MM....
on their own- many of those ingredients are quite good at reducing stomach issues. In particular ginger root tea, up to 2g per day I find quite good at calming the stomach. Good formulation is made...
Mattnapa- I have heard that about Magnesium too! Any idea about about the dosage? I am already taking probiotics- just started a couple of days ago- 5 Billion critters per day. Aside from drinking...
Hi everyone. Found this interesting newer research about Melatonin, a natural substance produced by your body to regulate sleep. You may have heard that people who do a lot of world travel can take...
Hi Alcie- Thanks for your suggestions. I agree. I am scheduled 01/19 to go through extensive testing at the Mayo clinic in Rochester. Even if I think that I am a candidate for the surgery they may...