Unfortunately it did not work for me. I took a chance and lost. Everyone who says it's a scam has some validity. It didn't cause any noticable side effects but I did lose a lot of money...
Regarding the linx, I think the only issue is whether or not the needles that poke into the wall of the esophagus will heat up the linx device that is already implanted....I think this would be the...
Hey people. I figured out that my nausea was actually related to LACTOSE INTOLERANCE.. this was actually making my belching worse as well. However, part of the belching problem is definitely related...
Back pain is essentially 99% gone at this point. I am pretty much back to baseline with my reflux symptoms. Still get the belching + feel really sick/nauseous most of the day (not really sure if the...
Past History: I have a small hiatal hernia (demonstrated on endoscopy, upper gi series, and esophageal manometry). I also have low LES Pressures on esophageal manometry, and PH study: abnormal distal...
Currently my belching/gurgling coming up the chest is actually WORSE than before the procedure, however this is a latent period that is expected. Hopefully in 1-2 months and improvement should occur....
hiatal hernia can be dx via endoscopy, upper GI barium study, esophageal manometry....
only if you hiv/aids....
I had the stretta procedure performed on me today. Took about 1 hour. I have a little pain in the back when I take some deep breathes and also some bloating (likely due to the air they put in your...
try itopride, mosapride, or domperidone (buy online from canada). You can also try botox injections to the pyloric sphincter. If these do not help, then gastroparesis may not be your issue....
Theres 10 pages but only a few that actually said they had the procedure done....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMTJXEznG1E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XefmuT_EEgc Unless these patients were paid off, looks like they are happy with their decision....
There are literally like 3 or 4 posts on stretta on this forum. You're going to make a conclusion on procedure based off of that? 15,000 patients have had the stretta performed on them to date. The...
Dr. Noar and Triadafilopoulos are the most experienced in the U.S. I am thinking if you stick with them one should be OK?...
thats not what recent studies suggest. More like 9 out of 10 are satisfied and better......
I have also had predominantly belching for the past 4 years. Occasionally, I get some hoarseness. My symptoms are worsened by chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, etc. PPIs help. I have a small hiatal...
Has anyone had a stretta performed with the following doctors steve schwaitzberg mark noar george triadafilopoulos kyle perry Would appreciate any feedback on these physicians. Also any stories of...
How many has dr. perry performed? Were you satisfied with the procedure?...
horsey, which physician performed your stretta?...