No, I do not have arthritis in my hands yet. Also, I was anemic, so I don't think I have this problem, but thanks for your input....
I had a total hip replacement in May 2012. Everything was going great, my recovery took a little longer than expected, due to such major damage. When I started to walk again my knee on same side as...
Hi everyone, After all sorts of testing with new GI specialist, manometry and another 24 hour PH test, along with an endoscopy, I have now been told that I have gas bloat syndrome and very close to a...
Wow Alcie, that sounds horrible. The tube was coiling up in my esophagus, just wouldn't go any further. After 4 tries, Doc said no. So we will see what happens. I'm not sure what they found either,...
Hi everyone, Yesterday I had a manometry done. I had Fundoplication in 1997 due to severe acid causing asthma and coughing, for over 2 years. Started coughing again in March of this year. My regular...
Well I guess guarantee was too strong a choice of word! Believe me, with this surgery there are absolutely no guarantees! When I had this done, 14 years ago, I was desperate for help. I had been...
I am curious, is your doctor guaranteeing you that you will be off the PPI's after your surgery? After my surgery I was off them for a few weeks and my stomach was on fire. Apparently I produce too...
Thanks for your replies....
Really sorry to hear about your trouble. Sounds scary. I might have to have the BRAVO, but am now rethinking that and will probably do the 24 hour wire monitor again. Hope you are feeling better soon....
Thanks for all the info. I have an appt. with my GP this week, then an endoscopy at the end of the month so we'll see what they figure out. I'm still coughing after eating, although it is a little...
Thanks for your replies, Sunbird and Denise, I know that something is going on. I can tell by the way my body is reacting that things have changed. I also had Barrett's prior to my fundoplication. It...
Hi All, Had a Fundoplication in 1997 after coughing for two years and being diagnosed with GERD induced Asthma. Have never been able to go off PPI's even after surgery because my stomach produces too...