Hi Alcie, thanks for the reply. The endoscopy report said no hiatal hernia, they must be able to see it via this procedure I'm assuming? But it might be a good idea to do a barium swallow. Can you...
Thanks Peabs, that makes sense. Andy, sorry I meant endoscopy. GI was concerned about the painful swallowing and I guess wanted to do a follow up procedure to make sure the esophagitis was in fact...
Hi just thought I'd update everyone - did a barium swallow and te esophagitis has cleared up. For now anyway. However my dr has ordered manometry and ph studies to see what's really going on in terms...
I'm 25, don't have a hiatus hernia, always been very thin (actually underweight at the moment) but have very bad reflux. I'm currently on Nexium 40mg and it seems to work until the the night when I'm...
Thanks everyone for the replies. Andy I think waiting to see how things progress over 3-6 months on treatment is a good idea. Lawchick I feel the same.. My Dr simply can't understand why I'm in...
Does anyone know whether it's necessary if you have esophagitis to have a manometry or impedence done? As Alejandra said I'm also curious about the strength of my LES. If you were found to have a...
I agree with GI doctors not taking it seriously. In fact I blame my dr for my situation. I'm changing Drs and seeing a new one next week. Previous dr was so casual about the whole thing. He didn't...
The last few days have been awful. I have pain on swallowing and bad chest pain. I'm worried about the pain with swallowing that can't be normal or a good sign. Alejandra glad to hear your feeling...
Paul, that's interesting about the follow ups. My current GI scheduled no follow up. I'm considering changing Drs at this rate. One symptom that's driving me mad is my throat. It has been...
Paul - you mentioned that your LES was normal. What is the best test to find this out? And if it is normal what is the cause of the reflux?...
Anyone with Gerd with or without esophagitis have chest and back pain especially pain that runs along the spinal cord or near it? Almost feels like a tingling burning sensation? I have this...
Alejandra when you say throat issues what do you mean? I feel a lump in my throat or like the the base of the throat is closing up. I went to see my GI dr today. He doesn't seem concerned with me at...
Lawchick - what a great idea with contacting a chef! I'm so underweight I need someone to help me with my meals. It's hard everyday having to worry about what to eat and making sure you get enough...
Hi Andy - no I don't take anything for anxiety. Although it is so tempting to take something like Xanax I worry about getting addicted? Do you take anything? I was on an antidepressant for 7 years...
Thanks for the reply Lawchick. Since February!? Have the Drs said why it hasn't healed yet? What have the Drs suggested? Paul I'm curious as to what your doing to heal it naturally? Are you seeing a...
Paul, what did your GI dr say when you said you wanted to treat it naturally? I'm having major issues with the ppi's, have gone through 2 different ones so far both with similar side effects. But I...
Thank you everyone for the replies. Lots of really helpful advice. My diet is quite bland but I'm quite underweight so can't afford to eliminate much. I'm eating quite regularly and adding in Ensure...
A month ago I was diagnosed with grade a esophagitis. Spent 2 weeks on 300mg Zantac whilst waiting for my GI with the biopsy results. Went to see him and he gave me Rabeprrazole which I couldn't...
I'll also add that my GI doctor could not understand why I was in such awful pain considering the endoscopy report showed minor damage to the esophagus. He basically said I was one of the unlucky...
Thanks Denise for the valuable information. I just started Aciphex 3 days ago. It worries me when it says that symptoms recurr quickly once PPI's are discontinued. I'd rather avoid having to take...
I was diagnosed via endoscopy with grade a oesophagitis and gastritis. I have just started Aciphex 20mg a day. My question is - does this mean I have to stay on a PPI for life? Can I withdraw after...
Hi Paul. The pain is after a swallow, in my chest. I also have globus. Think my throat is inflamed as well which might be causing this. Can you declribe any other symptoms you had? The pain you...
Thanks for the info Paul. Really appreciate it. Can I ask if you had issues with eating or swallowing? I'm able to get food down but I've got pain when I swallow....
Thanks for your post. I did check out the other posts. Yes I hear it can take some time. Roughly how long? Have you noticed any improvements at all??...
Hi I'm 25. I think I may have this. Getting an endoscopy in a week. My most troublesome symptoms are chest pain and painful swallowing. Does this thing heal? I'm so scared :( I'm also worried it's...