Hello everyone, I was told numerous times to stay away from carbonated beverages, especially soda (pop), so I tried an experiment. I recently took a 1 liter bottle of Dr. Brown's Cream Soda (USA) -...
Hi. hopegood wrote: "There is an interesting result from the clinic trial----some patients switch off Endostim, their Gerd symptoms seem not come back as pre-op. Is electronic simulation able to...
Hi folks, Well, it's been awhile and I have been "joyfully" plugging along on my once daily dose of Dexilant @ 60Mg. I recently had an EGD (upper endoscopy) and my MD went over the findings comapred...
Hi lobstahguy, Just remember to replace any lost electrolytes, if the stool becomes too loose. i.e. Potasssium, Magnesium and Sodium levels. These can be checked via a simple blood screen, if you are...
Hmm... Controlling GERD is a difficult issue. When you are dealing with something so sophisticated as the GI tract, it is very, very difficult, if not impossible for the current state of medicine to...
Hi lamb61, The PPI losing it's effectiveness or causing undue side effects have been my case for many years. I have been on almost all known to man. Right now, I'm on 60Mg of Dexilant and walking a...
Hi Ben, Thanks for your prompt reply! I strongly feel that preparing a patient for the after care of each particular surgery is a specialty onto itself. Please keep us posted on your progress. Best,...
Hi lobstaguy (and dencha,) I was also on Protonix (80mg daily) for a few years, before I started to get sick dining out. PPI's are known to leaving you predisposed to Gastric Infections. I was...
Hello everyone, I just had my annual upper endoscopy (EGD) a few days ago, after being on Dexilant 60Mg, once daily for a year. To my surprise, my Gastro MD said that all was normal. No inflammation....
Hey Baza, Thanks for the info. However, something isn't quite right, IMO, if an H2 like Zantac is working better than the PPI. As for me, I take it when I feel a breakthrough before bedtime. The...
Hello johnboy85, I would like to take a peek at this advocacy info. My email is available in the profile. Thanks, GM :)...
Hi Kitt, Thanks for the information. Problem is that a multitude of drugs have so many common side effects that is almost a "rubber stamp." Let's see if someone chimes in and verifies my complaint....
Hi all, I sometimes take a single dose of Zantac (150 Mg) prior to bedtime to augment my 60 Mg Dexilant. Upon awakening, I feel nervous. Has anyone else experienced this feeling? Cheers, GM...
Hi GH, I have been monitoring this forum... /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif Could you please explain a bit more about the Dysphagia you are having now? Do moist foods go down better? Are there...
Hi GH, Thanks for the Lambroza data! As for your LPR symptoms and Gastric Yield information, as above... Maybe it is that your stomach is under increased internal pressure of some sort (i.e....
Hi NDL, Don't get me wrong. I'm *very* happy for you! Seriously! However, there is a difference between sharing information about success and promoting a product that is still unproven according to...
Hi NDL, Glad that you are feeling well! /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif However, you have to think of the wide picture... Torax probably wants a major success story for PR, since *you* are the...
Hi all, IMO, stay away from Reglan (Metoclopramide) unless used for a very short duration. The drug has many side effects, especially tardive dyskinesia, which may not resolve. GM...
Hi Tom, I understand about the insurance - I really do. However, your case is complex, IMO. If it were me, I would ask for a discount and let them bill the insurance carrier directly. Wouldn't the...
Hi tracks83, I had posted this for you on another thread. Did you see it? He is in NYC. GM :) ------------------------------------------ Hi tracks83, After reading your above post I would see this...
Hi Tracks83, I have two questions for you. :-) 1) When is your Linx surgery? 2) How many has Dr. Shah performed to date? Be well, GM...
Hi mattinthehat2502, Welcome to HealingWell! In response to your question... I would think that it all depends on the safety and efficacy of the Linx - certainly anything is possible in a few years...
Hi tracks83, May I ask who is performing the surgery and where? I think that you are in NYC? Correct? Hope all goes well, GM /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Hi 33333 and Pat Fill, I too, have been reading Dr. Louie's blog and HW (of course!) and I am beginning to think that waiting for more hard data (in my case) as to the success of the Linx might be...
Hi JPT and GH, Have you read the above? Comments welcome. GM...
Hi Andy1986, I have acid based GERD and was "diagnosed" with "Esophageal Hypersensitivity" on 2 occasions. Bottom line, IMO, is that the MD's cannot pinpoint the exact cause why reflux is spurting...
GH, Nothing new at the moment. Seems like many of the better surgeons are not sigining up yet in NYC. I would like to see a carefully controlled study of the Linx specific to the USA patient...
Hi GH, Please let us know what happens and how much you like Dr. Lambroza. GM...
Hey GH, Just wanted to check in on you. Did the reflux resolve? Did you hear from and/or contact Dr. Lipham, Dr. Lambroza? Best, GM...
Hi all, I found this and wanted to share... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16440542 Also... http://www.hindawi.com/journals/rrp/2011/460890/ GM...
Hi GH, Has this problem been ruled out in your case? http://www.hindawi.com/journals/rrp/2011/460890/ GM...
GH, "Do either of the tests leave you with a tube up your nose for the 24 hrs?" I believe so. Some doctors might want a 48 hour, but 24 is usually the norm. GM...
Hi GH, Does Dr. Lambroza perform this test? Just curious, GM...
Hi GH, I wanted to see him on several occasions. I was also referred to him by two other GI's. At first he didn't accept any insurance, now he only takes a select few (not my UHC.) :(( I had met him...
Hi GH, Please check on this doctor - he might be able to help. http://www.lambroza.com/ He's in NYC. Feel better, GM...
Hi all, Let's see some more posts from others, LOL. This is practical information which we can all use. Thanks, GM /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif P.S. I thought that this thread would be...
Hi SF, How are you feeling today? Best, GM...
Hi Ingy1968, Please have a look at this thread and related links. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=2693666 Hope this helps. Best, Gastricman /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Hi all, I wanted to inquire as to the home needs of a Linx or NF patient post-op. 1) What items should be purchased and stored at home prior to these surgeries? 2) Do you need a significant other to...
Hi GH, Sorry to read that your current state is not where it should be. Are you still on the PPI? Feel better. GM...
Hi Kitt, Thank you very much for the resource. If Linx does succeed, it is my hope that the major insurers will cover it in a reasonable time. Here is a link to a related thread regarding Linx...
Hi Gooserstein, You said that your surgeon has done over 1000 NF surgeries. What is his success rate? Would you also like to share his name and location with us, since it might help someone? Best,...
Hi GH, What happened with the ENT? How are you feeling overall? Best, GM...
Hi SF, How are you feeling? Did the dysphagia and saliva "pooling" reduce just yet? Best, GM...
Hi Gooserstein, Welcome to Healing Well! There are some great people here to guide you with the NF and i'm sure that they will shortly chime in. By the way, have you ever considered the Linx...
Hi tracks83, I see that JPT tried to address your question in the Linx Club thread. However, should you wish a more authoritative response, I might suggest posting your question in Dr. Brian Louie's...
Hi NDL, IMO, let the hospital handle it. I do understand your frustration and it is nothing unusual. By contacting UHC, you are placing the burden in your own hands while there are people at the...
Hi SF, I would like to request communication with you. :) If you click on my username, the profile contains my email address. Thanks, GM...
Hi GH, Could you please post an comprehensive update on your condition when you have a chance? If you like I can also be reached by email in my profile. Your case is complex and I still have so many...
Hi sinfrontera, Perhaps it is possible that the saliva is pooling right above the LES and needs more of a heavy bolus to push it down into the stomach. Being that saliva is kind of light, I imagine...