I think you're right about ranitidine/Zantac. My doc says I can take them as I need to. Kat x...
Yes, the doc did mention spasms. So what's that all about? Does anyone else get them? What about the headaches and throat clearing?...
The doc says the wrap is intact and I'm not refluxing acid, which is good news I guess. So what's causing my problems?...
Thank you very much for your replies. Kat x...
Yes, I get the results on Monday. I don't think I had motility problems from what they said at the time....
I've had a partial wrap that didn't work too well. I'm now considering a full wrap. Will it work though? How can you make an opening so small that the acid can't get out, but you can still swallow...
The Lansoprazole I'm taking seem to have stopped the heartburn, but I've still got LPR. How does that happen?...
Thanks. I'm sorry you have had a rough time. Kat x...
Thanks very much for your support Kitt. I'm so sorry you've had a bad time at your appointment as well. Kat x...
I went for my appointment today. They didn't know why I was there, they hadn't got my test results or my notes. I've not got an appointment for next Monday. I've made a formal complaint, but I'm no...
I wouldn't say that surgery is too risky. There are of course risks with any surgery, but the surgery for reflux and HH is considered pretty safe. Kat x...
I had a partial wrap. Very, very slight improvement in that I no longer feel like a have large lump in my throat the whole time, but I still have LPR and heartburn. Kat x...
For a week. Kat x...
I have odd days when I feel ok, but mostly I don't feel good. I'm seeing my doctor again on Monday. He might suggest further surgery. I don't know what I'll do. I'm sorry you have this awful...
Yes, I've had laryngitis from LPR for the last four years. I've had surgery which wasn't successful, I take medication every day but I still suffer. I'm so sorry that you have problems. Your story...
I've tried it, it didn't work for me. Kat x...
A very interesting post. I can relate to a lot of what you've said. I wonder if PPIs give your LPR. I've given up a stressful job because of reflux and taken early retirement. Financially it's a bad...
I'm in the Uk and wasn't offered an alternative to the tube. Kat x...
I'm in the Uk. The Bravo capsule wasn't on offer for me. I don't think they use it in this country. <Edit> I gave your post a title....
Thanks for your replies. Kat x...
Thanks Denise, the last doc I spoke to and the pharmacist were adamant that you couldn't be prescribed them together in any combination. Kat x...
I've heard that you can take these together and that you can't. By together I mean a PPI in the morning and Ranitidine in the evening. I've heard that this can work well, but I've also heard that if...
My husband came with me and it really helped having him there. We had a laugh and a joke with the doctor and the nurse and it all seemed not so bad somehow. Kat x...
After the tube was in, the 24 hour one. I took the painkillers when I got home. Kat x...
Bazza, nothing went wrong with my wrap. It's still intact, but totally useless at controlling the reflux. I'm see the doc next Monday and will be discussing my options. Kat x...
I've had it done twice. It's really worth having it done because they can tell so much from it. I was able to keep the tube in for 24 hours, but I took some painkillers which numbed the sensation....
I've just started on these and seem to be coping well with them. Other PPIs have given me terrible side effects. Can anyone tell me how long you need to take them before you see some relief? Thanks...
I don't want to worry you, but since you've asked........... the surgeon who did my wrap is considered the best round here, but it wasn't a success. He said it all went well at the time with no...
Hi, I can relate totally to what you say. I don't think the docs understand at all. I'm in the UK but I paid privately to see a surgeon and have a wrap. I hope you get on ok. Kat x...
Hi Bazza, I'm sure you're right. I have serious side effects from PPIs, but what's worse destroying my oesophagus or taking the pills? Unfortunately doctors think that PPIs are a wonder cure, but...
Hi thanks for your reply. I'm going to see him next Monday. I'll think about what I need to ask. Thanks again. Kat x...
I've been thinking back and doing a bit of research. I'm pretty sure I had a partial wrap originally. I'm wondering whether I should have had the full wrap as the research seems to suggest that this...
If I do have a drink of alcohol I have gin and tonic, but even this increases my symptoms. I cannot tolerate anything else....
I think the problem with treating reflux with PPIs is that the PPI reduces acid but it does not stop the reflux. It's the reflux coming up that makes me feel sick....
I already know I'm lactose intolerant, so I avoid all dairy....
I had a wrap two years ago, but I've never really had relief from reflux. I struggle to know if any of my present symptoms are related to the wrap or whether it's the reflux. I can't remember that's...
I had a manometry test. You could see on the computer screen what was happening when I swallowed. I had to swallow water and then eat a pasty. The doc was confident that my wrap was intact....
I'm in the UK. My doc is the best around here. It's not easy under the NHS to see someone else. I'm seeing him again next Monday so I'll discuss my options....
What is your rationale for saying it might be too tight? I'd be really interested to know. I can belch easily and I can feel the reflux coming up....
Hello, I've just joined. I've had reflux for years, but really badly for the last four years. I've been on PPIs on and off, but suffer from side effects. Also the PPIs stop the heartburn, but because...