Hello all, I am so sorry that I have not posted for so long and left you all hanging. That was really rude of me. But let me fill you in. I got the results from the impedance test, and my results...
Ppi-less thanks for the link that was an interesting forum. Your research skills are a blessing to this site...
Yes I am still Looking at other options because my stretta improvements are not consistent. I have good days and bad days. The stretta will be in full force at 8-12 months, so I'll decide then if I...
Hi all, I thought since so many of us are interested in the linx we should start a chat on it and have people post information they've found. This info is not on the linx but something similar. I...
Well, I got my results and I am completely normal! I've told all of about how I have been feeling better and that the stretta is finally starting to work. Well here's some proof. The day of my test...
PPI-less, I was reading your post and I wanted to let you know that I had a similar reaction to the PPI, so I don't think it's in your mind. I went through 8 PPIs and had the same reaction with all...
I'm in the middle of my impedance test--a very long 24 hours--but it's not unbearable. I'll have the results next week. Keeping my fingers crossed that i'm doing good. Besides the sore throat and...
HI all, so I have the probe on as we speak, and it looks a lot worse than it is. It is very uncomfortable and it is difficult to eat and talk with it because my throat keeps trying to push it out....
Hi all, I'm getting an impedance test done in the morning and thought I would tell you all about it since there weren't too many posts about it. But the posts that were about it THANK YOU. I'm...
Hello all here is an update. I'm improving!!!! I have had two weeks of freedom from gerd, but today it is back, but not so bad. I no longer need carafate (but i may have to take it today) My...
PPIs made me soooooo much worse. I'm actually allergic to ppis, so I'm exploring surgery options. I tried the stretta but it hasn't worked yet. I have to give it one more month. Your symptoms sound...
Hi I have a lot of breathing issues with my gerd. Shortness of breath, wheezing...so your breathing problems may be gerd related. Lately, I have a lot of side aches like I've been running and my...
Thank you thank you! I don't know about the rest of you but I want a refund on my body. So I called the linx people. No new info,but I emailed them anyway to see if I can get a better answer. Maybe...
Thank you my sweet gerd friends. We can all make it. I'm trying hard to accept what is....
Yes I've tried all of them and more. Yes they do help. I have the EGDs to prove it. A marked difference from what I eat. I eat very clean. Nothing processed lots of raw green vegetables with EVERY...
Welcome Addy, This forum is great because it helps us find what is out there and what we can do. There are so many knowledgeable people too. Food sticks in my throat and I choke all the time too. At...
okay here's the update: I talked with Dr. Noar. He really is a great doctor. I need to wait one more month. Then at the 4 month mark I will get an impeedement test to see what my reflux is really...
Very interested. I actually read about this before but for the doendum in the stomach. My bro. Had problems with that and the elavil helped. There's An interesting book that takes a out it called...
Ps sorry it took so long to write you. I just found your post...
Oh yes you also have to have an egg but dr. NoAr can do thAt before the procedure. An egg is like what they do for your heart when you run on a treadmill. They just put those things (sorry I'm not...
I had the stretta done in may and yes you still have to qualify for it. Your hiatal hernia must be smaller than 2cm and you need to have a normal motility test. The motility test is not very fun but...
Mock turtle, You seem to understand the FDA better than me. You said we might get a decision on the linx in October. Does that mean it would then be approved or does that take longer? I just don't...
Sunbeam, it is so frustrating but we can make it. I'm actually allergic to ppis and have been dealing with the pain head on. I don't think you can win either way. But do what you feel is right for...
Ps I juice cabbage. It is disgusting but cabbage is supposed to be the best for digestion. It's the vegetable with the highest amount of l-glutamine in it which is the main amino acid your stomach is...
Capra is an alkalizing beverage. It's goat whey. It's the only thing I can drink that doesn't cause reflux. Water really hurts me. My husband says it helps the swelling in his joints because of all...
Here's another alternative that helps me a lot Capra mineral whey but just 1tsp at a time or you'll bloat. I love it!...
Thanks for the post. I'm waiting in anticipation. I hope insurances will adopt it quickly...
Mock turtle sorry you had a bad week. I hope it will calm down for you. I think I've mentioned it before but I found something that I can drink without too much reflux. It's not a miracle but it...
I'm right there with you. I want to wait for the linx but I don't think I'll make it. In fact I'm talking to a surgeon on the sixth. Maybe the FDA will pull a miracle or I'll find money in my...
Mock turtle are you serious? 10 years for the lynx?!!! That makes me want to cry. What are you going to do?...
One more note on stretta that I never knew until I went to the doctor. I couldn't find it when I researched the web site when deciding on it. But the real purpose of the radio frequency is not to...
Asthma better today but still a lot of reflux. It's been 3 months and no improvement. They say to give it six but I don't think I can wait that long. Keep you posted...
Thanks for the comments. Does anyone know how long a Nissen will last? I'm finding conflicting information some say only 5-10 years. That seems horrible. What happens when it comes back? How many...
Sorry has Internet problems forever. The stretta--not so sold on. I'm still siting for it to work. They say to give it 6 months. I can't wait any longer and think I'm going to pull the plug on...
Ok everyone I need to pick. Which surgery is best? Nissen, toupet, or hill? I have a small hiatal hernia and don't respond to ANY medication. I'd like to know your opinions...
Sorry guys only bad news. My asthma is back with a vengeance and my gerd is not better. well I guess ill be getting a Nissen. Dang!!!!!!!!! I really wanted to avoid that...
Mederi Therapeutics bought the rights to the Stretta and it is still available you can get a list of doctors at the following link: http://www.mederitherapeutics.com/ I had mine done 8 weeks ago. I...
thank you Katherine. I hope that your road to recovery will be short and successful. I just got back from the Pulmonologist and my lungs are doing well!!!! My breathing function has improved! I still...
To the best of my understanding, the endo-cinch has been discontinued. My uncle used to do them and they were discontinued quite a while ago. It was unsuccessful....
I tried to find the lawsuit but only found one for discrimination and slander. I'm still waiting for my Stretta to work, but I had no pain from the procedure. I'm sure hoping for a miracle....
Well, it is now week 8. Still no success to report. I do have an increased feeling of fulness (worse than before the surgery) which my doctor says may be a sign of it beginning to work. My asthma is...
I do a low carb diet i'm still refluxing. But it does make a difference. If I eat crap I reflux more. Good carbs actually help--like they soak up the acid....
thank you for your asthma advice. I'm going to a pulmologist on Thursday for some extra help and advice the allergy and asthma doctor is great but I think I need a different opinion--I want to be...
Thank you for the note. I've never heard of Essiac tea and I thought I'd heard of everything. I'll try it....
just another opinion here. I'm always exhausted, and I think it's because my body always has to repair, repair, repair from the acid damage. That's my thought...
sorry I think i got the acronym wrong NOn-erosive reflux disease...
Bridget, Getting a tummy tuck was the WORSE thing I've ever done in my life. My husband and I cry about it and regret it everyday. I had a tummy tuck 2 1/2 years ago and it gave me GERD (look at all...
It took about 3 days for the carafate to work it's best and when I go off it it takes 3 days to loose it's effectiveness. I take the liquid form of carafate--that's gross too....
My doctor called the reflux you get with PPIs NERD: Non-acidic esophageal reflux disease. I thought that was funny so i'd share...
Hi all, So it's been 7 weeks since my Stretta. I'm still on the carafate. I thought I was doing well, so I went off the carafate but then it hurt too much, so I guess the carafate is working really...