I'm going to see my doctor this week for followup. They also found a duodenal ulcer during endoscopy, so I'm dealing with that now. At present, my bout of severe GERD has seemed to have subsided in...
Just like everything else with this condition not making sense, I had the 48hr bravo and the first day I had a Demeester of 6 and the second 28. Go figure....
I looked into the TIF a couple of months ago, and luckily I checked my insurance and they had a published statement indicating that the TIF is considered "experimental" and is not covered. I have...
Had endoscopy this past week with a Bravo put in. Doctor was surpised to find a single ucler in Duodenum and erosions there as well. I had been on Nexium for about 2 months leading up to this test. I...
I'm not sure what I'm going to be doing at this point. Regardless of of the fact that I feel better, I know from past experience that it will just be a matter of time before the roller coaster dips...
So, while off of Nexium and H2's for the last 1.5 weeks, preparing for second PH Monitor test and Endo. prior to making final surgery decision, I am actually feeling much better. I had one or two...
Thanks for your response - it helps. Hope your recover is going well. I'm not sure myself if a standard ph 24 monitor or 48hr bravo will show non acidic reflux or not. Good question, as I too feel...
Well, as we all know, this GERD, continues to defy reason. I met with two surgeons last week and one is willing to move forward with Nissen ( no rush ) and the other wants to get another Endo and a...
I just returned from a second surgeon at major University and he's not for or against at this point. Thinks there may be a good place for it as a "Silver" standard some day. I would be more inclined...
This also strikes a chord with me. During the last 6-8 months that my reflux has been flaring, I have noticed large increase in stomach gurgling, gas, and nighttime reflux. I do tend to eat a fair...
I too was seriously considering the TIF, but my insurance considers the procedure "experimental and investigative". Not sure I want to take the chance of getting a huge bill. Not sure if the total...
I have similar background/history as PPI-LESS. I'm 45 and have been good for the most part on Prilosec for years, but it does seem to be progressing and when it's bad, it's BAD! I've also recently...
Thanks so much for your reply. My Demeester was only 8 ( I think it was a good day - go figure ). Regardless of Demeester, I can attest to many nights of waking with a burning esophagus as well as...
Hi - I am new to board. I assume this has been posted before, but in any event, I would appreciate any advice. Long-standing mild reflux (15 years) that has escalated the past 6 months to year with...