tracks83, i believe the endocinch is no longer available ... has a doctor told you differently? if i remember correctly, they found the stitches didn't hold. currently, the endoscopic treatment that...
Lowdown, thank you for you updates! Could you share the name and location of your doctor? Thank you. :)...
Hi John. I have been on Nexium for a few years. I am a candidate for the Nissen but am reluctant to have the surgery due to the possibly serious side effects and the fact that it is not a guaranteed...
JohnDo, I am thinking about having the EsophyX. How much discomfort are you in now from the surgery and is it effective so far? Thank you for any insights....
I assume you are talking about the fundoplication surgery? This is a serious surgery that requires serious consideration. Read up on the internet. It has a recovery period of serveral months where...
The major surgical procedures are the Nissen fundoplication or the Toupet (or partial) fundoplication ... the partial is very similar to the Nissen (which is a full wrap) except in the partial they...
The packaging says to take it one hour before a meal but I have been told that ideally you should take it 1/2 hr before a meal ... although one doctor said to take it right before you eat(which is...
Unfortunately with GERD there is no one right answer ... different things affect everyone differently. Many people seem to feel stomach crunches send the acid shooting up. I find bending at the waist...
I definitely feel burning on my tongue, in my nose, eyes and tingling lips. Am taking Nexium 2x/day with carafate and rolaids ... this helps but does not eradicate it....
A while ago you were considering the Hill Repair. Have you decided on this surgery? Whether yes or no, how are you doing?...
I had severe side effects on ranitidine: joint pain, nausea, stomach pain, etc. Protonix made my throat feel like it was swelling. Am now on Nexium. Unforrtunatley, I don't think these side effects...
Mom46, did you have a full wrap or a partial? Did you suffer any gas/bloat?...
You are not being a pest ... this can be scary stuff! Yes, my throat was very painful .- on the inside as well as to the touch on the outside. The doctor did not seem concerned at all (not that that...
Hi Tyboyz. I'm sorry, actually I had the swollen neck thing on Protonix, not Prilosec. These drugs are not the same ... their goal is the same, namely to decrease the effectiveness of the acid pumps...
Ben, what surgeon did you speak to about the Hill Repair? I'm also interested in that proceedure but am finding it diffucult to find much info. Jen...
Hi Tyboyz. I also had lymph node swelling from Prilosec. As dbab said, perhaps you should try another one. I am on Nexium and not having that side effect....
Hi LiberyGirl. I have no answers for you ... just wanted to let you know I have been experiencing many of the same symptoms. For about a year now I have GERD, joint and muscle pain, dizzyness and...