So sorry to hear all of this from both of you. I luckily have no fear, so I count my blessings. I am sure this will all work out for Nick. I am seeing Gutman next week, so will keep you posted on...
Whoa........... Nick what happened? You must have had a panic attack or something. Don't get worked up about it. I am sure Dr. Gutman will not hate you. You were just not ready for it. Maybe you...
Nick: Thanks for all the info. I will be sure to check these things out. The endoscopy should be a breeze. I had three of them and slept through the entire thing. I hope you have the Russian lady who...
Align? That must be something new as I have not heard of yet. He has me taking 60mg of Dexilant. It's a 24hr pill. It seems to help. When I wake up in the morning that is when I notice my symptoms...
Nick: Joy is correct. Keep a journal with all of your symptoms and when they occur etc. I had some things such as a build up of ear wax before I started taking Dexilant. I also have a lot of tearing...
Nick: That's great news. I am sure he will get to the bottom or top LOL of what is causing all of this. I know stress must have a part in mine somewhat. I was symptom free for a long time and then my...
Your not being nosy. I am down the street in Huntington area. I have LPR and Dr. Gutman discovered that I have two inlet patches of gastric metaplasia. The inlet patches form when you are an embryo....
Good luck with your appt with Dr. Gutman. I can tell you two things. Please do not get frustrated if your waiting for a long period of time to see him. When he is with a patient he likes to devote...
Yes please keep us updated. Can you tell me what state you live in Kag?...
Yes. It seems the inlet patches are stomach tissue that end up in the esophagus. I just learned that they form during development of embryo. Very interesting stuff. He took tons of biopsies and he...
Wow. Glad I am hearing all of this. This is for couchtater - Update. Just wanted to thank you so much. I had the Bravo done and while the endoscopy was being done my new gastro doctor found two inlet...
Inlet Patch of gastric metaplasia? Any one out there know what the heck this means?...
Yes Kitt I try. Dr. Gutman has been great. He does not push for surgery unless he is 100% sure it is indeed acid reflux. He was very happy to see that there is a web site such as yours where people...
Thanks for all the information. Will keep you posted. Michele...
Joy: Thanks for getting back to me with all of the info. I do not have any heartburn at all. Sometimes more of a nasal issue and hoarseness etc. I did have the lump in throat but that seemed to quiet...
I have just passed this web site on to my doctor. I have to tell you how pleased I am that Dr.Gutman stays updated on everything out there. He is the Director of the Reflux Center of Long Island. Are...
Mitsie: Did you have LPR? Where did you have your EsophoX surgery done if you don't mind my asking?...
Joy: Went to my doctor today and boy did we have quite a discussion. Monday I am going for the Bravo. I asked him about the Intraluminal Mutichannel test. He thought that was an excellent test as...
Thanks Joy. This is so helpful to talk to someone who has gone through all of this. I have had all of the tests that you have listed. As far as I know I did not have any HH or if I recall it was very...
This is all great info that I will take with me to my next dr's appt. All I know is from all of my testing , it's been diagnosed as LPR. There is no damage, just current inflammation. I am just...
I have some questions. I am in the what kind of surgery stage. This web site has given me a lot of great information on what to consider. I have been meeting with a number of different surgeons here...
I have been taking Kapidex for about 7 months. I have no side effects at all. I suffer from severe acid reflux and have found it is helping. If you do not have severe acid reflux, this med should...
I have taken meds for LPR for 1/2 my life. I have finally been properly diagnosed after all these years. Turns out it's an anatomical issue that I have had since birth with my esophogus. Age is...
Who is Mitsie and how can I speak with her? My doctor said I am an excellent candidate for it. I would like to ask Mitsie who did her surgery and why it failed....
I have it as a major symptom....
Is there any one out there who has had EsophoX procedure done? I suffer from LPR and have met with three top surgeons who perform this in Manhattan. Just would like to speak to an actual person who...