Hi Marie, They did not find a hernia when they did the 2 endoscopies, so I dont think I have one. I dont know anyone that has a clicking sound when swallowing, but everyone has different effects from...
Hi Marie... I have been on Prilosec (up to 80mg twice a day for a total of 160mg) aciphex, protonix, reglin, carafate, baclofen and prevacid. None of the above helped me. I was on some combination of...
Hi Blowe, Voice change with LPR is from person to person. Some people will lose their voice, some will become hoarse all the time, some (Like me) will see no change really, besides the occasional...
Hi Kathy, I too have LPR, and you're right... no one understands unless they are in your shoes. Even for those of us with LPR, there are variations of it and it's just hard. I am still looking and...
Hi blowe~ I have been on about different PPI's. and honestly its about finding what works for you. Trial and error. Not the answer you were hoping for I know. I am on aciphex as a part of the...
I am currently taking aciphex and am having no problems with it so far. I am taking 40mg twice a day(yes, this is a high dose from what I have heard). Sounds like you have gotten a lot of good info...
Hi Blowe... I have been diagnosed with LPR... I have reflux ALL the way up into my throat, sometimes into my mouth (Not Fun). As far as throat pain, for me I sometimes feel as though I have something...
Joy~ Got all my meds now... 5 in all... this will be a long 2 weeks, but gotta do what I gotta do to get better :) Denise~ I saw the surgeon who had me to a BRAVO test... The surgeon refused to even...
HI Everyone~ Well, thought I was on a road to recovery. We had a game plan and I was ready. Well... if you recall during my BRAVO test they did biopsies and found 3 ulcers, gastritis and the H.Pylori...
Thanks Bill... and I am glad to have been reading that you're doing better :) (I knida stalk the boards to see how people are) Jodee...
I saw one of those class action law suite commercials not too long ago. A GI dr prescribed it for me, and when I saw another GI dr, he told me about the side affects and told me to be very careful...
Hi All~ Haven't been here for a while, wanted to give an update and ask a question... After 4 GI dr's an ENT and a surgeon, I am still kind of in the same place as before. This time they (the dr's)...
Thanks Kitt :)...
Hi Kitt... I am assuming the last post was not for me right? And i must say Jordyx, I feel compelled to respond to this... for my sake: "You should be very very happy they are treating you like its...
Hi Jordyx, Just want to say thank you for your tips on dealing with panic attacks and anxiety as they occur. I have had them now and again, but recently due to some other medical issues I am dealing...
Thanks Janice... I have a call into my first GI dr and my regular GP to try and get everything I can. I actually got an appt for tomorrow morning with a dr my grandparents recommended, so I hope to...
Hi Everyone... Well, I was supposed to see my surgeon this afternoon to go over my BRAVO test results that I had a week and a half ago. Well, her nurse called this morning and said not to come in...
Teala~ I did not have trouble swallowing, if anything I could feel the tube in my throat. So when I swallowed it felt like a lump in my throat. Nothing painful, just uncomfortable. Not sure about the...
Yup, I have a pretty easy job... well as far as I hold my chair down pretty much all day. No lifting or anything like that. So I hope to be back in a week. And they are pretty flexible with me, so if...
Hi Teala~ Just wondering is this is the 24hour pH probe or something else? I had the 24 hour one done in December. They do numb your nose, but you still feel pressure. They gave me a cup of water...
Hi Everyone :) Not sure how many my surgeon has done. We did not get that far on the last appointment... I had a list of questions, and didn't ask even one. So on my next appointment I will have them...
Update on the Bravo test results... Had 120 episodes day 1 and 147 day 2 for a total of 267 in 48 hours... Longest episode lasted 5 mins... there are percentages in there about how often it was...
Hi All~ You guys crack me up! I am at my desk and I just LOL... and got looks for laughing at my computer. Thank you! Bea.. question for you... I see you are a Pepsi drinker. I am Diet Coke addict,...
Hi Bea~ I havent gotten the official report yet with my numbers on it. I just talked to the dr's nurse who said I tested positive for reflux. I asked her to send me a copy of the report, as well as...
HI Shooter~ Just had the Bravo done last Monday. I too was scheduled for the wrap only to be told more testing. The test was no problem for me. Had the endoscopy at the same time and they check your...
Hi Jenna~ Just diagnosed with 3 ulcers, H. Pylori bacteria, gasteritis and reflux (I knew i had reflux but its official now). I will be on antibiotics for about 2 weeks to treat the ulcers and...
Thank you Kitt and Janice! Talked with my GI dr and he said to wait for the biopsy results (which can take up to 2 weeks) to see what cause the ulcers... i hate waiting... I am not a patient person,...
Hi Motox... I also have breathing problems... have to take very deep breaths sometimes..because i feel like just have to. (My boyfriend called me out on it because he said i sound like I am sighing...
Hi All~ So I had my EGD with bravo testing yesterday... everything went smoothly, and I am recording everything I feel and eat and all that goes along with the bravo... However... I was told I have 3...
YEA!!! I am so glad you are going home!!! Take it easy while you're there... and your in my thoughts during your recovery at HOME. /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif Jodee...
I would choose A. However, a few hours later I am hungry again... I am in the process of being diagnose with LPR, but my ENT told me he believed this is what I have. I am scheduled for a BRAVO test...
Hi Bill~ I haven't posted much, but have been following your recovery, and am glad you got some good news :) I hope things continue to get better and you can go home soon to be with your wife and...
Anyone have anything on LPR & the success of the wrap? Jodee...
Hi Everyone... So I am still obsessing over this and trying to find some cause of whats going on . And after more searching yesterday I came to the conclusion I have LPR with some GERD. I talked with...
Thank you!! I will keep you all updated :) And if I haven't already said this before... you are all amazing and supportive... and knowing there are people who understand (because my family doesn't...
Hi All~ Thought I would give an update... after freaking out Friday afternoon(I was totally blind sided by the surgeon and more testing) that it would take 3 weeks to get me in for the Bravo test, I...
Morning Everyone... Saw the suergon this morning and I dont fi the "mold" for GERD, so she has postponed my surgery pending more tests. Nothing I told her about my experiences/symptoms fit. She said...
Hi Bill.... I am sorry you will be there another week... but glad they are keeping you so you can continue to get better! My thoughts are with you :) Jodee...
Hi Everyone! I have to say I am feeling more confident going into this surgery now knowing that you are all here for help and support :smile: I have been so worried that I was not doing the right...
Hi Bill~ Thanks for the welcome. I have been following your road to recovery... and wish you the best as well! I am so happy to have found this site(thank you Denise) with everyone who is so helpful,...
Hi Everyone and thank you for the warm welcome!! As for the noise I make... it's not a wheezing noise, and not a click. The best way it has been described to me by people who have heard it say I...
Hi Everyone! I am new to the boards here, and have a few questions to see if anyone else has experienced what I have I am schedule for my wrap on 6/8. I am meeting with the surgeon on Friday to go...