I think that this is the fear of a lot of Gerders,its totally normal i feel it as well but sadly, is not easy to describe it to non-gerders..Just try to control it with the best way possible...
Hello to all. In my case it was lot of stress and use of antibiotics (Amoxicillin 500 3 times/day for 3 days) for a throat inflammation without use of any probiotics! The first time I felt pain in...
Hey. The hernia may not have showed up in the Endoscopy because it's a slider one, sometimes comes up and sometimes stays down. I think it comes up only when you eat sth heavy or something (not sure...
Stephanie thanks for the reply. I think it's very important to understand how was this brought up into your life, cuz it's easier to find the root of the problem that way...
Hello Brandy, no I haven't had surgery, my hernia is small so they just said that taking care of my diet would be enough....
Hello Mcedge. I have one, though it's small...
Iajenner, if you compare the pain/discomfort you've been feeling with your hernia, is it much more now with the larger hernia? What are thinking about it, are you considering surgery to fix it?...
Just wondering, what about the chiropractors that say they can fix hernias? I think some ppl are satisfied with their service. And sth else..If the hernia is a sliding one, it only comes up when you...
Thank you. You need so much patience with this condition...
Thanks. I hope I was one of those as well Iajenner...
Hello Hopegood. I hope that hernias CAN decrease or disappear on their own, with lifestyle changes and healthy diet but in reality I think they only go away with surgery. This is what the doc told me...
Hello guys. I have a question for you, hope you can help me. What do you think caused your hernia? My doc said that it probably was because of weight lifting, but I've never even tried this exercise...
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Hello Sidiosquiere, how are you doing with ur pregnancy? Hope you are doing well :)...
Thanks. The thing is that, how do we know if esophagitis is healed? When the symptoms become less and less i guess?...
Hello, I've been dealing with Gerd for the last 6 months, and trying to control symptoms with lifestyle changes alkaline diet etc. I want to ask you, what are your symptoms? How does your heartburn...
Actually it's small, that's why they haven't told me about surgery as a solution. You can control it with lifestyle changes, meds if you want and so on. Some days are good, but other days are tough....
Thanks, it's nice to communicate with someone with the same worries as me. The thing that makes me really angry with Gerd (and hernia) is that you don't know if there is a chance of improvement since...
Hello there, you've posted this about a month ago, hope u are feeling better now. I've been dealing with Gerd for the past 6 months ago and I understand what you are going through..I'm not pregnant...
I don't know the size of it, but they've told me its small. What's the difference between a Linx and a Nissen surgery? Are they both done laparoscopically? My doc said that since the hernia it's...
Hello Hopegood. I'm in the same situation as you, have a small hiatal hernia and moderate Gerd. My hernia was most probably caused by stress and lifestyle factors i guess. I don't have a baby but...
Hey guys, I wanted to ask sth. Have you tried any bio teas for managing your heartburn? I'm trying Bio rose petals and luisa tea (just started) and wanted to know if they really help. These were...
Hey, first of all I'm glad to hear that you are doing fine! Can I ask you, you are talking about the Fast Track Digestion book by Norman Robillard? Thanks...
Hello..I was reading your story and I was thinking 'This is my story'!! Probs started in March for me as well and still going on though I'm much better. I'm not taking any meds, only following a...
Hey Gerdgirl, I'm new at Gerd and the forum as well but I may help you with a couple of things. I have the same symptoms, joint pain (but mostly around the breast area) chest pain/burning and...
Thanks for responding guys! At the moment I'm so discouraged, trying to discover what things are ok and what not! It seems that everything it's a no no anymore...
It's so frustrating sometimes. Doing everything correctly but still having the burning! The same here when I had the lump feeling in my throat I couldn't feel the heartburn but now that I don't have...
Yes Andy, the burning/pain is constant, it's not at the heart area but above that in my esophagus under the collar bone. I eat healthier now, and made some lifestyle changes so I don't know what else...
Hello. I have a question, why is Gaviscon in a peppermint flavour? Peppermint it's not supposed to relax the les valve and cause more acid reflux and more heartburn? I don't understand that! Thanks...
I agree on the meds. I was on a PPI for about 3 weeks, and when I stopped taking them the acid rebound was terrible (and the heartburn even more). It's sad though, cuz we're dealing with a condition...
Hello, stress and anxiety make everything worse so you should try your best to continue with your daily activities and forget the reflux. It's very hard, I know, but it's the best thing you can do to...
Hello Andy. I also have heartburn and burning above that (esophagus) but I don't seem to get acid reflux episodes as I have not regurgitation or burping. I used to have burping, but it's gone. So I...
Thanks so much for responding Erica! Yes I had previously read about the progesterone rise one week before the period, but I didn't know exactly how can a hormone cause so intense pain such as...
Hello! I have a question for the female Gerd sufferers. Does your heartburn get really really bad about 1 week before your period? And if yes, why?? I dont understand it! And my 2nd question is that...
I wanted to ask sth..For the past two weeks the only symptom I get is burning but not above the stomach, it's on the upper area of my esophagus just below the collar bone do u get that too? I am...
Sorry Erica!! (I misread your nickname) :)...
Thanks a lot Eric! At the moment I'm discouraged with the situation, trying to find a way to understand my triggers but its frustrating going to bars and drinking apple juice :p Grrr But as we have...
Hello guys! I'm new in the Gerd/heartburn forum so I wanted to say a big hi to all of u! I'm 28 and I've been diagnosed with Gerd 2 months ago after heavy pain under my breastbone, nausea, extreme...
I'm in the same boat :( Have Gerd for a couple of months currently trying to control it with lifestyle changes, but I'm worried cuz I want to get pregnant in the next couple of years and I'm scared...
Mellow rose for me, it's avoiding chocolate & alcohol even if I just love both!!...
Hello! Couchtater, can you please tell me what kind of surgery have you done? How long have u had Gerd before considering surgery? And what symptoms have u had? I' m currently suffering with...
Hey. Diet changes (avoiding alcohol/spicy food/chocolate etc) help, as well as drinking lots of water, a teaspoon of honey after your meal, and you have to be really patient with all this..I've...