Hi Gopens67, How are you doing after your Stretta procedure? I'm very interested in this procedure! It just seems so much easier than the fundoplication! But, the question remains, does it work? It...
Hi to all! I have been trying for years to find answers to this throat gurgling/belching problem as well. My main problems are after meals. I thought is was my gerd/LPR causing the problems but I'm...
Faith, You mentioned a lot burping with your LPR. I have that too! Did Dr. Koufman elaborate on the vagus nerve being the culprit of all the burping? I burp so much after meals and clear my throat...
Hi Faith, Thanks for you post! I too have LPR and at my wits end with the throat clearing, coughing after meals etc. I have a question: can you explain the test Dr. Koufman ran on you and your...
Sheila, are you able to disclose the doctor or group of Doctors that will be performing the Stretta at UAB in the future? Wendy...
Thanks again Shelia! Two last questions- any idea when a UAB surgeon will be trained on the procedure? Also, I looked up Dr. Lin and he seems to be well respected. How would I find out how many...
Sheila, Thanks for the response. So, UAB has purchased Stretta and is about to start training? If so, that is surprising as it seems we are the last to participate in anything that's the latest and...
Ms Doyle, Hi, and thank you so much for the information on Stretta. Can you tell me how to find a Stretta specialist in or close to my home town? Of course, I would be looking for the MOST...
Hi Roudkup, There is a condition that can cause chronic cough after a bad cold or upper respiratory virus/infection called laryngeal sensory neuropathy. There are medications to treat this! Please...
Daxter, I have the same problem as you! Excessive burping, burning and chronic throat clearing! Many test have been mostly negative. My suggestion is to see an ENT for a throat examination. I saw an...
dmarie725, I would advise several opinions from GI/Motility specialist to see if reflux is involved with your burping. They can do several test which are not comfortable but necessary to determine if...
PaleoPop, I googled GI motility specialist in my area (Alabama). I then got 2nd and 3rd opinions from a specialist in Atlanta Georgia and Lastly, Vanderbilt Tennessee where I saw Michael Vaezi. Let...
dmarie725, Burping after meals and throughout the day is still a big problem for me. It is causing a lot of LPR symptoms such as throat clearing, heavy mucous, coughing and burning in my mouth. My...
Khartman, Dr. Vaezi's recommendation was to take Neurontin 100 mg (a low dose nerve drug. I have a really hard time with taking medications but if I want to feel better I'm going to have to give it a...
Hello to all! I haven't posted in a while because I have been on a quest to find answers to my suspected gerd problem, belching and LPR symptoms. I ended up going to Dr. Vaezi head of GI diseases at...
Hi Lady G, I'm hanging in there. No surgery for me yet. How are you doing? Did you post a journal on your recovery? Teethcleaner :-)...
Thanks Jen, It's strange the many ways this condition affects so many people! My prayers are for your continued recovery! I will be following your recovery post. Wendy...
Jobanje, I have been suffering with what they thinkia a combination of LPR/Gerd. No symptoms at night but during the day at meals I burp myself to death. I know reflux is coming up in small amounts...
Jobanje, I meant to ask you, what were your symptoms like prior to surgery?...
Hi Jobanje, Thank you for posting your recovery journal! It really does help those of us who are struggling with the possibility of surgery! Wendy...
Diet changes, PPI's/H2's, and surgery are basically our only options. I'm really hopeful that in our future there will be better options with less side effects for this horrible disease! Wendy...
Hi Alexxxxx, What is Kelp? Where do you find it. They have seen bile in my stomach too several times but other times no bile! This condition is so confusing!! I do have a salty taste in the back of...
Hi Sufferingacid, If you you want to try and come off Nexium you could always ask your doctor if you could start with a higher dose H2 blocker (Zantac,Pepsid) 300mg in place of your PPI and then...
Hi Jen! So glad you made it through surgery with no major complications! I'm following your recovery and sure hope you post a recovery journal. You are in my prayers!...
My daughter and Husband suffer with reflux too! We all have different symptoms with it but we are definitely a reflux family! My daughter has recently been diagnosed with subglottic stenosis but we...
Hi James1858, You are not alone with this burping issue. My issues follow meals and then will give me a break for a little while. But if I drink anything or cough then I will burp some more. I feel...
Hi Caseysmom, I do take tylenol and xanax everyday. Even though the xanax dosage I take is low this drug is addictive. So, be careful if your doctor prescribes this for you. Iv'e been on this drug a...
I'm sure this is not the best remedy for this horrible disease but this is how I'm finding a little relief: My symptoms consist of chronic burping, throat clearing & burning throat/mouth. I have been...
Erica, So, am I understanding that burps just come up and out on there own now? Did you burp a lot before your surgery? I have a real issue I guess with air swallowing therefore I burp many times...
Hi Gooserstein, I'm following your journal and was wondering if you can still burp normally? You had the full wrap right? Wendy...
About 8 years for me!...
Lady G, I'm so sorry to hear you had a complication with your surgery! Just know that you have a lot of people thinking about you and praying for you! It's hard to believe how well you did after your...
Thanks Denise!...
Hi Denise, I agree! Reflux and lungs don't mix! But, I'm having so many gastro issues right now surgery could be detrimental. My Docs, including my pulmonary Doc is against surgery for me. Says I...
Hi Sandy, I'm following your post surgery experiences. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us! I'm 47 and live in the US. We have a lot in common! I was just diagnosed with mild...
I have tremendous gas already and it makes me cringe to think it could be worse after surgery for a while. I think that is my worse fear! My gas pains can be rough! It worries me for sure. I'm trying...
Thanks Erica! Very helpful! Keep us posted on your continued recovery! I will probably get the Hill procedure which is not a full wrap. Apparently I have chronic air swallowing/aerophagia which most...
Erica, Thanks for your response. You stated that the first week was really hard. Can you tell me about this? How would you say you are feeling now? Does your stomach feel different? Can you feel the...
Hi Gooserstein, I have been following your post Nissen recovery and want to thank you for the journal! I too could be faced with this surgery in my future and I'm scared to death! What were you...
Gemma-Jayne, Most likely I will be getting a partial wrap called the Hill procedure. I just can't seem to get my courage up to schedule. I have been warned by my Docs that I could suffer with severe...
Hi Angie, I have enjoyed reading your journal! It sounds like you are doing well and improving a bit everyday. Did you have the full wrap? Also, can you explain to me the type of pain you've had with...
Lady G., So glad this part is over for you! Now it's time for healing and back to a wonderful quality of life! I too have a bit of OCD which can make me very impatient at times. As Denise...
Hi Melissa, My thoughts and prayers are with you! I'm faced with the possibility of having this surgery in the future. I have been suffering for 9 years with Gerd/LPR symptoms and I'm getting tired....
PRAYERS!!!!...
Hi Lady G, I have been following your post. Wanted to let you know that I'm praying for smooth sailing and a speedy recovery for you! Good luck tomorrow! I look forward to reading your journal. I to...
Hi gtnbtr, That is great news that you can burp! One of the scariest things to me about this surgery is the inability to burp to relieve gas pressure! If you don't mind me asking, who did your...
Hi Gemma-Jayne, I have been following your post and was wondering how you are feeling these days? I have been concerned. I'm more than likely facing surgery myself and very scared as I feel I will...
Jimw1961, I have been following your post. How are you feeling these days?...
Thats very interesting. I will definitely look into this diet. however, with me it seems to be worse right after eating almost as if I'm swallowing to much air in with my food. But I do feel my body...
speedygerd, I agree, it is ridiculous! My docs have warned me that surgery could cause a lot of gas bloat. What have your docs said about this problem?...