yes...this is common and horrible problem with many GERD sufferers.... not much is said about this though..... what surgery are you thinking of? LINX?...
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Thanks Erica. Fully agree....
Hi Denise Thanks a lot. I have now started taking the PPI an hour before the meal. Also for past one week I have been taking it daily. I know it takes some time for this to be effective. But I can...
Thanks Erica. What a wonderful forum....
Dennis Thanks a ton. This forum is the best source of information. This is exactly what I was looking for and even more. I could not get this from medical professionals for several years (despite...
Thanks Denise. I did endoscopy last year. Even that referral to private GI consultant was provided to me after real pursuation. GI consultant on Endoscopy confirmed GERD and Hiatus Hernia. GI...
Thanks Denise. Very useful and reassuring post for me. As you can imagine this condition occupies my mind constantly. Two more questions if you could kindly help a) does putting the risers below the...
any ideas how any of the UK patients were able to convince their GPs that the surgery or at least a referral was required in their case...
hello I went to see my GP re my problem. They have asked me to again go on higher dose of PPI. I am also starting to use pillow wedge while sleeping. Just trying. Interesting when I asked the GP...
Reading some other threads I am now thinking of doing a pepsin test. I am also thinking if surgery is best option. But the GI specialist who did endoscope last year said that I could survive without...
I have been sufferring with GERD / LPR for past 7 years with a sudden onset I think related to stress. I have been on and off PPIs. Did endoscopy last year and the results were GERD and a small...