Alcie said... If the hernia is small you might have just not been told about it. Was the endo done by the same doctor? Did you ask whether it had ever been seen previously. More importantly, is the...
Just got back from having a colonoscopy/endoscopy,this is my third endoscopy in 6 years,never been diagnosed with a hernia until today,is this a common thing too happen?...
I was on prevacid for 4 years with no problems other than side effects from the drug,insurance said I had to switch to the generic version,I have noticed a little more reflux since the switch,so I...
Can a person with gerd that is on ppi's have sinus problems stemming from the acid?If this makes sense....
Sounds exactly like my symptoms,started two yrs ago,been too the dr. numerous times,can't put a finger on it,but reading what you said about neck pain got me thinking maybe some nerve problems,i'm...
Did you have any problem getting your insurance to cover this pocedure?...
Has anyone ever gotten spasm type feeling on top of the head,Iv'e been having this happen to me on and off for 2 yrs,a year ago I had a mri done to see if something else was going on,and that was...
No kiddin,everyone along the east coast, stay safe,I live in northwest ohio,and we're getting some of the high winds from Sandy also,35-45 mph winds with a cold front from the northwest,possible 1"...
Fiery1,may I ask what part of the country u are from....
I would like too get this procedure done myself,but my insurance company won't cover it at this time,too new of procedure,so they say,anyways you need too remember that your just a week out of having...
horsecrazylady said... i am 3 weeks post-op. i too started a liquid diet the day before. also took a laxitive the day before. didn't want anything in my intestines. i remember the constipation after...
davidk said... Surgery scheduled at 7:30 Tuesday morning, arrive at 5:30. Decided to start my liquid diet today. Don't want to eat solid foods a day or two before my surgery and end up being...
I go back to my surgeon on April 20th,I saw him in March and he wanted me to go off prevacid and go on pepsid to see if the side effects of the ppi's went away,he said the insurance needs proof that...
Yea,I know I need more testing,I was content to take meds until I started getting the side effects,last month I went too my GI doc and I told him that the meds were giving me bad side effects and I...
The only test that i've had is a endoscopy,i've had 2 in 5 yrs,the first one showed inflamation and barretts,the 2nd one 3 yrs later didn't show barretts,i've been on prevacid the entire time,2 weeks...
Could anyone who has had the TIF Procedure give an update on how your doing,i'm looking into this procedure and just curious on it's success....
new_2012 said... @ PH fan - I use the juice, I could not find gel product for stomach. If you know brand / link where you purchased that will be very helpful. @Cindy123 - Is it gel or juice. I take...
Do you drink the juice or the gel? I drink the gel and have for over 4 yrs.and it does not burn,it's actually very smooth and soothing....
Tandem,how long ago did you have the tif done....
Mock Turtle,you descibed exactly what i've been going through for many,many months,add to mine numbness around the forehead and on top of the head,last summer I had a mri done it was bothering me so...
Do you need to stop taking your ppi's before the testing?...
I just contacted a surgeon only 35 miles away for a consultation,I finally got the courage to do this,I can't take the side effects of ppi's anymore,hopefully this will turn around the quality of my...
Thanks for the replies,I guess the reason I posted this is so others that have a dr. like this have options and shouldn't put up with it,our health is too important....
On Feb.13th I had my yearly checkup with my gastro dr.I told him about my concern about long term use of ppi'sand the side effects I felt I was getting from taking these meds,I also mentioned...
I've been on Prevacid for around 5 years,I can drink regular beer,but lately been drinking bud 55,like the one person said u can't get much of a buzz,also after starting on the prevacid I found that...
yea,it's best too take your meds at least 1/2 hr. before breakfast,iv'e been on prevacid for four plus yrs....
Thats great to here,just don't over do it too much,i'm contiplating the tif myself,I have my yearly check up with my gi doc in feb,need all the extra testing done first,and I acually live only 35...
I'm a firm beleiver that ppi's have many side effects,even though doctors will disagree,i've been on prevacid over 4 yrs and have had many side effects some minor,some not so minor....
I googled zinc salt a little bit ago and found alot of different sites talking about it's benefits for reflux,it would be nice too get away from the ppi's....
Has anyone ever tried these?...
Yes,it was the fectal occult, i have to have colonoscopys every so often because of colon cancer in the family,the last one i had was 2 years ago,all clear,don't have too again for 5 yrs....
I've been on Prevacid about 4 years and didn't notice any tiredness or lack of energy until about a year ago,then I started feeling tired and lack of energy,so about 2 months ago I went to the doctor...
Goodluck Beargirl, please keep us updated....
Mike42,how is your recovery going?...
I see you had the surgery on 5-10-11,I've never had the surgery but from reading different threads from people that have had the surgery,you may get more swelling before it starts going down,keep...
I just found out through routine bloodwork that my iron level is a little low,i've been on prevacid for about 4 years and been tired alot lately,could it be gerd or the meds?...
If your on ppi's these problems could be side effects,i've had what i call muscle spasms on top of my head,they come and go ,very irratating....
Goodluck Gritty! and keep us posted on your recovery,when you feel up too it....
GiraffeNut said... I live in Chattanooga but could travel to Nashville. Does anyone know of a way to locate a surgeon to do the Esophx TIF non-invasive surgery? So far I have seen CA and PA but...
I've been on Prevacid for about 3 years,it works good for me,I have some minor side effects but not too bad,tried the generic version of Prevacid and a big side effect was my throat felt like it was...
Kansas-Esophyx,how's your recovery going?...
We're you on ppi's before the surgery and if you we're did the doctors take you off them after the surgery,could be rebound from no ppi's....
maybe it could be side effects of the ppi's,i've been on ppi's for over 3 years and there are different side effects to deal with,and you can have a type of withdrawl from stopping the meds also....
Do these discount drug cards work if you have insurance?...
I have stopped all wheat products until I go back on Oct. 18th,then i'll see what she has to say then start eating wheat products again and then get a doctors app. to clarify....
Hi,I'm from over at the gerd forum,I went to a person I think is called a herbalist and she put me through some test and she said I needed to stop eating wheat,she put me on dhea and coral calcium...
nofun said... Hi Nolique, I have been drinking the Simply Smooth and haven't had any problem. I drink two 12oz cups every morning but I put milk in it. I think it tastes fine and with it I get my...
I have some at home that I drink it's not half bad,but I don't know how low it is in acid....
Mr.Burp,I know what your going through,I've been on Prevacid for over 3 years now and recently been having throat issuses,either the meds aren't working like they use too or it's side effects from...
As I type I have the same taste,I think it's more of a acid taste,it comes and goes,I think stress is causing it,stress can make more acid production....