Less success 2nd day with low dose diphenhydramine, but less fluid than without it....
Also note that Benadryl in different countries contains different active ingredients...
Can't wait to see what happens tonight. However just be wary that the medical literature I've seen says that oral anticholinergics are worse in both efficacy and tolerability than the transdermal...
Day 1, definite reduction in sour fluid and NO sleep arousals, as someone who's suffered this for long, I've learned that it's way too early to declare victory, but I hope that for my LPR, I'm onto...
Yes I'm starting to warm to the idea of Elavil, with at least one prospective study showing statistically significant results for LPR. Various mechanism have been postulated for it and conceptually...
Hi again drtinsac, great to have you on the other side and thank you for the updates :) I have an experience that may be of interest to you. Having had the NF, I'm still getting a lot of sour fluid...
You should have no worries trying at 5 1/2 weeks, especially as it didn't trigger reflux episodes before the op. Definitely test the waters, as Denise says, your body is unique. Don't drink neat...
I keep seeing 'Nissan' here and wanted to alert those calling it that in case it causes difficulty or confusion when searching for info about the procedure. As of today Nissan don't do...
Haha good to hear, recovery is ok Denise thanks for asking, getting there :)...
As Denise said, just keep chewing before you swallow. This takes conscious effort as we've been accustomed to eating without chewing properly for years. Hopefully it will improve as the swelling...
My wrap is fine with any kind of fizzies. Sometimes I get quite full but waiting for a bit relieves it. Also, I suspect your headaches are caffeine withdrawals! Lol, cracks me up every time you...
lol moonshine?!...
Would love to hear anecdotes about either for LPR too....
Hi Dr Tin, what an excellent post. Saved for reference. Agreed with Erica, if you don't fit the traditional clinical picture, it can easily sway assumptions towards psychopathology. I too am...
Runny nose and tickly throat sound like it could be post-nasal drip, a symptom of GERD or LPR. I'm not aware of the typical timing ie immediately after meals in your case. Do different...
What was your manometry?...
Oh and at there was a bit of pain at the very start, but i just scaled back as i said above....
Yes I remember about 2 months post-op lifting and even thought I took it easy with the weight the bench press felt tight around the upper abdomen. Not a natural feeling and so I took it even easier....
I'm less than that out and now deep squatting my pre-op max - about 200lbs, no issues. I'm lifting what I want. Stomach is definitely not the limiting factor for me ;)...
You are simply irreplaceable....
Hi WJF, just stopping by to say this is one of the best posts I've seen on the forum and may yield more potential information than the average GI consultation. I would love to see this stickied and...
I hope it goes ok Baby elephant, I just have one question: How do they know the stitches are coming loose? Did they do an exploratory laparoscopy or could they identify the looseness of the stitches...
True, benzos and benzo-like drugs such as zopiclone (and other hypnotics) increase LES relaxation, leading to more reflux into your esophagus. Glad to hear your doing better :)...
Interesting posts. Sunbeam you raise a valid concern and in light of the info, perhaps doctors should start telling patients regarding that specific side effect before prescribing PPIs. However,...
Ahh I see, so the water was just to swallow the pills, I thought it was to get the gelling process started or something. I should be fine then, having mastered the art of the dry pill-swallow :)...
As Kitt says, I hope you start to feel better on the replacement therapy. Do you have any other bony pain or is it just in your neck? And any other issues with muscle pain, weakness, sensation or...
Jello, flour, my goodness!! Honestly that's dedicated and ingenious and I thank you for guinea-pigging yourself to that courageous plan! A little concerned that I'm going to give myself a bezoar but...
Yep, the 2 most sensitive tests for detecting reflux are the pH test (Bravo), which can detect acid reflux, and the Impedance test (acid and non-acid). The other tests, including endoscopy,...
Hmm, the 'slight' might be a reference to the difficulty discerning whether the barium seen above the diaphragm is in your esophagus or still in the stomach but in the part that has herniated above...
Do you take PPIs or H2 blockers? If not, taking one in the evening would be my first port of call if you don't want to lift the head of the bed....
Also how many mg per tablet?...
Obsid, may I ask how you came across this solution and if there are any similar ones? Very creative and I'll try to post my own results!...
Very interesting, thanks for the in-depth replies, and to your question Denise, unfortunately yes, good to see your tireless advice continuing :) The Metamucil solution is one I've never heard...
How do you get a good night's rest with reflux? Apart from taking PPIs for acid. What about non acid? How long do you wait after eating and after drinking to go to sleep? Does type of food make a...
Just to be aware, you can't exclude a diagnosis of acid reflux with endoscopy nor even histopathology....
Have been reading about this and am surprised I haven't seen it being mentioned more often, especially given that it seems to target the muscles causing a lot of reflux as opposed to 'mopping up' its...
Congrats Sajacks, hope recovery goes smoothly, just like our food if you excuse the pun. Also I'm not sure I like the idea of a car manufacturer doing my op... Or if it was, I'd much prefer to have...
Btw, Denise you're a machine! Giving tireless counsel to others here!...
Oh and congrats!...
Amy, take as little pain meds as you can manage. Anything which is 'opioid', eg containing ingredients morphine, codeine or tramadol, will slow your bowel muscles. Plus as Denise says, you're not...
Nal don't worry, your problem most likely has a solution. Botox paralyses muscle. It reduces tightness of forehead muscles hence less wrinkles and it reduces tightness of muscles around tubes in the...
Hi Max, yes your symptoms (eg repeated 'burning' of your mouth and lips) didn't really sound like ongoing classic reflux. I wouldn't completely discount your Nissens until they're sure, because maybe...
Interesting post ohahjames. You also add more weight to my suspicion, which unfortunately not many (including myself) seemed to be much aware of, ie that, generally speaking, you notice the reduced...
Great to hear Michelle, heartening! Anyone hear of a re-do sooner than 5 months? Seasoned mods?...
Hi M8: 1) Your doctor should be aware that getting objective evidence from a patient describing reflux symptoms from endoscopy, manometry and barium studies alone is unreliable. They have poor...
Also, did they have to convert to open procedure in any of your subsequent ops or were all laparoscopic?...
Interesting, your story gives me hope! How long did it take before you 'could' take big bites/steak etc? Or is that still an issue?...
That's sounds like my situation at present - just after 1st Nissen, seems that it's too loose as I'm still refluxing. Please tell me, which of the investigations (manometry, 24-ph, barium swallow,...
Michelle, may I ask how did you have a second Nissen's after only 5 months? Was it simply that the first wasn't working or were there complications that necessitated a re-do that early?...
Thanks for the wishes Denise, interesting to hear about the secondary effects of gerd, glad to hear your wrap was a good one. I can't remember what exactly I Demeestered but it was above 50. I...