I did get the blood test results. All it says is "negative". Unfortunately, it does not have the details....
Thanks Healing98 - How long after you took the antibiotics did you see the effect ? I am having sleep issues as well....
I don't have this problem. I heard its from gas generally and for some folks gasx has worked....
lobstaguy - Someone mentioned earlier that if PPIs and antacids are making your problem worse, then you may have a slight bile reflux issue....
As far as I know Omeprezole is generally 20 mg. Protonix (Pantoprozole) is 40mg. Nexium is 40mg as well. I think that is the only difference....
Sixness - Ideas are great. I like the valve one - its simple. The only problem I can see is that foreign bodies rejection by the human body. Linx is trying to solve from outside with less intervention...
Lookup http://www.endostim.com/ ...
Original poster mentioned - anticholinergic to treat the vagus nerve Does anyone know how the anticholinergic treats vegaus nerve. I googled and here is what it says "Anticholinergic drugs are...
The video says 1 ounce of freeze dried strawberries daily for 6 months. Any videos like these should be taken with a grain of salt. It would have become big news otherwise....
Very interesting. Thanks for posting....
getbettertummy - what are your symptoms of gastritis ? What does amitriptyline do for you ? average jane - Congratulations ! Get 100% better. Afterwards pray for the rest of us. Cheers !...
I lost about 12 pounds (202 -> 190) in last 2 months. Male 44. Maintaining my weight now but I have to stick to my plan to eat. Getting a big belly and seems like my other body parts are smaller....
I recommend go to ER. I had chest pains and was very confused. Was trying to find out on my own but its just confusing. The ER folks will go quick EKG, Blood Test and Lung xray. They are used to...
Protein Shakes - They have high calorie content and don't contain gluten or milk....
I also had a small weight loss in last 2-3 months (10lbs). Now I try to eat a little more than normal and try to gain weight but cannot. Also the weight seems to be distributing to my belly. Before...
Why did the doc prescribe erythromycin for reflux ?...
Thanks for the tip. I will try it. How long before you noticed improvement in symptoms ?...
Thanks for the post. Anyone know how many linx procedures are done so far all over the world ? I think its around 800-1000....
Maccm - You should also get your thyroid test done...
I have similar feelings. The symptoms change a little bit based on what and how much I eat. Antacids help me some. PPIs don't. Liquids give more issues than solids so I try not to drink after I eat....
I found out that Pepcid AC works for me tamping down the heart burn symptoms. PPIs (priolosec / protonix) does not. Tried Zantac as well and it does not work. I am trying to understand why. Does...
Here are some tips that I have read - Drink less fluids - body will build water in cells and you will add water weight. Don't get dehydrated though - Eat more sodium rich foods will increase water...
Get your blood tests and thyroid tests done. You may need to take supplements or shots if you are low on vitamin B12, iron etc. The doctors should be able to tell you. Also, as you get older you will...
I got acid reflux / gerd issues 3 months ago. I recommend that you see a GI and do exactly as he/she recommends including lifestyle changes. Don't try to overanalyze at the beginning. I know many...
After reading the book by Dr. Norm - Fast Track diet, I searched the internet to find this test. I ordered this and it has arrived - $125. I have to send it in. Edit: Link removed due to selling...
for what its worth - read through this totally unrelated post on motley fool Berkshire board that I subscribe - the author talks about "second stem cell transplant has cured lymphoma". Note that this...
Nancy - You said - The reason I wanted to not take ppi's any longer is that after much research I discovered that I don't think my body was absorbing nutrition from my food and especially calcium...
Does Iberogast provide the same functionality as Reglan ?...
Hi - Has anyone tried almond milk (silk) when having heart burns. Yes, it has sugar. I tried it and it worked - even at the middle of the night - and I felt better. I can sleep as well. No rebound...
Baza - What side effects do you have ?...
doggbones - I know a few people around me who have been taking omeprezole over 5 years. They are happy and don't have any issues taking them. I would switch places with them in a second. My problem...
Why do folks think that PPI's are bad. I would give anything if I found a PPI that worked for me. If they give you relief then take them. In the long term we are all dead anyway. I don't think there...
Teacherman - How long after you took Astepro did you feel better ? Also how did you figure this out ? Thanks for your response....
sunbeam - Did your weight drop before or after this diet ?...
Thanks for the replies. One question Fast track says eating fatty food is OK - e.g. Cream Koufmann says eating fatty food is not OK. Any opinions ?...
happydays - Did you figure out what was going on with you ?...
Dr. Norm: I would love to have your advise and consulatation. Let me know how to reach you - or - pls. see if you can drop me a line. Thanks...
One possibility is that you are having esophaegal spasms. Do a search and see if your symptoms match....
acidrefluxman - You said - 4) Barrett's usually appears on first endoscopy or never. -------- Hopefully this statement is true. I will talk to my GI next week about this....
Alice: You seem to have a good handle on how you identified allergies. Can you send me something that you followed. Seems like you had a help of a good allergist. Any help is appreciated. I have mid...
Thanks for the reply OHSOBAD. Good luck with your tests. Pls keep us posted with your progress. Was Nissen not an option once they cut the LES in your case ? Would you be able to drop me an email. I...
I bought Evermore water. I did a ph test today and it is definitely MORE alkaline than regular tap water and poland spring. In my basic test the paper strip turned dark (about 8 ph) while regular...
mladiann - I have the opposite problem. I am losing weight. I am trying to eat healthy but am losing weight faster than I should - 10 pounds in last 3-4 weeks. I called my GI and they did not show...
I have been reading this board for the past month or so. There are three types of folks 1. Minor acid reflux - most people fall into this category but these are not very vocal. These folks have their...
molly - What is your problem ? Do you have heart burn or just difficulty swalling ?...
Thanks. - Did you have heart burn / gerd issues ? - Were your painful attacks ? - Did they have to fix your LES with any procedure ? There is not much info on DES and heart burn so very confused....
Sounds like you have acid flowing back - regurigating - in your throat and mouth. Are you taking any medication or antacids? Follow the steps of diet, timing, food diary etc. I don't have these...
Hi Faniflana - What are the symptoms of your esophageal spasms ? I am reading some stuff and it seems there are folks who get attacks and are under lot of pain. My barium swallow came back and said...
One another point - I don't get a spasm attack. It seems like when I am trying to swallow something including saliva - I can tell it is going down slowly....