Not sure about the kidney issue, but have she tried metformin ER (extended release)? My father had a horrible reaction with the normal metformin..i.e nausea/weak, and was put on ER; feeling for that...
Forgot I posted here. I haven't really thought of seeing an Endo since I don't have any issues per say..my doctor asked me if I wanted to see one, but I thought my blood control was fine. I'm not...
Hello, I've been recently put on Lantus (to help with my morning BS and the small spikes that sometimes occur after Novolog wears off. wanted better/lower control. So my question.. Other than losing...
Hi Everyone. I been a t2-diabetic for 15 or 16 yrs. Lost count. No complications. I been using Novolog for the last 7 yrs, with good results (H1AC 6.2 or below, unless I had a insulin...
Its not horrible..it just the anxiety you get..like I'm going to choke on it. I had really bad gagging reflex. Failed it when I was awake. So they sedated me, put the tube in and woke me up for the...
I know this is something I need to go over with my doctor, but she recommended that I also get a barium swallow before I meet with her due to abnormal readings in my motility results. So I have no...
Ah damnit..I didn't hit the button when I burped, since I didn't consider it regurgitation or anything. But the 24ph machine still should have the readings of 2s-3s even w/o me hitting it right?...
No I didn't do the bravo test. I have the catheter up my nose. I know it works since when I burp I get the reading at 2.0 to 3.0. But it's been going from 6 to 7; 8 when I'm eating; stays in the 6.5...
I don't what's going on..I thought I had acid reflux, but now I'm not so sure what I'm looking at the numbers on the machine. After I finish eating meals the numbers go from 5.5 to 7.0; while I was...
Hey Jessi, with sedation, how far did you get. I figure they were able to put it down your throat, but couldn't do the swallowing test? W/o sedation I got the first swallow done (to get it down my...
I tried to get my manometry test, but I don't know how you people do it. I tried it 3 times, including numbing my throat, but my gag reflex is so horrible I couldn't keep it in--they got 1/3 of it in...
I think the liquid worked better for me also. My doctor thinks liquid works better as it coats your stomach/esophagus better. I used both liquid forms of the UK, and US. And tablets --Canadian and...
I usually call in. I would call if you're worried, and ask them how the biopsy will take. Unless its something bad, I don't think they will bother to call....
Hi Sarafina, did you pay linx out of pocket or did your insurance cover (and which insurance company)? I'm hoping to get this done soon, after I talk with Stanford University (academic/digestive)...
I'm currently on 40 mg on nexium..it helps, but not fully. So my doctor put me on 80 mg, but that made me FEEL alot worse, felt food was not being digested enough, and I would be bloated (no gas) for...
Two weeks..wow that's seems a long time. It took me a week for each endoscopy (i had 2 a year apart..probably going for my 3rd soon =[)...
Thanks for the reply, Denise! My primary doctor told me to wait it out for Stanford (and eat softer foods/chew more too), rather than go to my current GI doc. My current GI doc hasn't provided too...
Hello, I been feeling down lately, but I guess this is what everyone goes through with this stupid condition=[. Anyway, my question..does a stricture usually mean that your acid reflux is not in...
From what I understand the UK version of Gaviscon Advance has more (alot more) algenic seaweed--the layer or raft that prevents acid from following up to your esophagus. Even the Canadian version has...
I know this is a semi-old post, but I had a question for you, Teacherman Has George Triadafilopoulos mentioned endostim, or have you asked any questions about it? Just curious since I found out he...
Thanks for the quick response =). I was curious, how long did it take for barrett's to set in? Hoping they do the correct tests..if I need to go to the surgery route..was looking into the TIF (think...
Hello everyone. I'm currently going nuts here due to my GERD symptoms not changing after being on Nexium for 5 months. I was on prilosec and prevacid the first 7 months, but those didn't help too...
Thanks. I think I may need to consider another GI after today. My current GI did perform another endoscopy..and behold the stricture was back..no wonder I felt like poop=[. He said I could go back to...
Thanks for the reply Bill. I haven't had any of those tests, and will see what the GI will try to do; he seems willing to do something else if it doesn't work. Can a stricture cause discomfort also?...
I hate reviving this old post..but I'm going nuts here. I did have a follow-up and did bring up a lot of questions with my gastroenterologist--whether my esophagus is closing or not, and he told me...
Hi Alcie, Thanks for the reply =). He didn't mention that I had them. I did not do the barium swallow, but now you mention it..I think it is not fully closing. I do sleep in a recliner chair, and do...
Hey everyone. Was hoping if anyone could answer my newbie question. I was diagnosed 7 months ago with GERD + a stricture in my esophagus (had to dilate). Changed my diet to low fat foods and been...