For me, it's on my left side - arms, shoulder blade and along the spine. It is more of a discomfort than a pain for me. I thought I was having Carpel Tunnel from typing too much. So, I used heat pads...
I thought it is a standard protocol for most doctors to treat the symptoms with PPIs. I asked around but rarely found one who suggests anything else to do other than diet change and PPIs. Some...
Could it see if my LES and UES is loose?...
I heard all kinds of horrible endoscopy stories but yours sounds so smooth and perfect. I understand that different people react differently to sedation (and to endoscopy). I have never been under...
I think I had a similar story. My PCP prescribed me to take omeperazole for 1 month but the reflux was killing me once I got off it. Then I tried Nexium. Now I am seeing a GI and getting a scope...
That's a good news! BTW, I have a pretty stupid one. So, I was told that I will be receiving an "IV sedation". But I thought IV is for general anesthesia and sedation is through oral route (pills)??...
Hi I am wondering how your endoscopy went. I scheduled to get one soon but thinking to cancel. For me I am mainly very worried about complication :sad:...
I am wondering if your GI used Barium X-ray for your GERD diagnosis. (you mentioned you were diagnosed on November but did not get endoscopy until Feb.)...
Is it possible to progress from GERD to LPR? It started with heartburn and I was on PPI for like 2 months. Then got treated for H pylori. Now I have been off from PPI for a month and my heartburn...
Hi Everyone! Thanks so much for your suggestion! It's only 1 week away and I still could not decide what to do. I can't help thinking all complications that could happen (I know it's "rare" but .. at...
Hi Everyone, I am wondering if someone could give me some advice or share personal experience on endoscopy. So I am 25 and had heartburn for about 5 months. I got tested positive for H pylori and...
I have been on omeprazole for 2 months. Heartburns are less frequent but I am still having throat and nose issues. My nose is constantly stuffed and throat and nose are burning. I am looking for a...
Hi everyone, I tried to read through some pages to see if this topic already exists but I did not get through all the pages. So please kindly move the page if there is already one. I have been having...