Hi No I’ve never been diagnosed with inflammation in my eosphagus. I have gastritis in my stomach. I had biopsies taken from my stomach but this was to check for h pylori. I thought they only took...
How are things? have you managed to find a surgeon to re do your wrap?...
Surgeon should be certain before he performs any operation that your symptoms are due to reflux. You may have food sensitivities which aren't helping your reflux??you could also have a slow emptying...
Euuughh i feel your pain. I'm off to have my 4th manometry too on Monday. The only advice I can give you is the same as you have already had, as difficult as it is and it is an effort but it easier...
That's ok. Hope things get easier for you soon....
I didn't find that painkillers help. Afraid to say it's a case a waiting for it to subside. I still get a little bit of shoulder pain if I've eaten a little more than I should. It's definitely...
Try not to worry, what you feel is totally normal. Try to imagine what has happened in your abdomen and that should help you feel better. The shortness of breath is probably due to the fact your...
I think we have all at some point been in a similar position that you have. You need to as much as you can try and relax a little. The guy and the brain are very heavily connected and stress is a...
Hi LPR is laryngopharyngeal reflux. Basically reflux that reaches larynx and back of nose/sinuses. Sorry never commented on the Vit d, I heard exactly the same re the vitamin d and I have been taking...
Yeah think they have to look at everything. I've had all the ent tests too, allergy tests MRI of my sinuses etc and nothing has shown up. Think the theory is that LPR can be gaseous reflux which...
Hi It is stil very early days abd things could resolve for you. Hear lots of stories that it takes a while for things to settle down and whilst I'm sure that's true for some people I was told by my...
What are your symptoms of reflux? If you do have silent reflux or Gerd then it is quite a common symptom, your body over produces saliva In order to swallow and therefore neutralise the excess acid....
Mine came off within hours of having it put in. It dropped to 1-2 For an hour or so continually then was up in the 8 and 9 for the rest of the study time. With out sounding crude, it made an...
The fear is actually worse than the tests. Granted they aren't pleasant but they are bearable if you try your very best to put yourself in a happy place as silly as that sounds! I focused on one spot...
I don't think a barium swallow is the most effective test for diagnosing reflux. I think it's useful to see if there is any hold up at the wrap such as if it's too tight or can sometimes help...
A 24 hr impedance test is the best tests to diagnose all ph of reflux. Standard ph trying only registers reflux of ph 4 and below...
Thats good news! I used the brown inhaler for a few month as my lungs felt so inflamed and tender and they did help. The blue inhalers didn't do a lot. The breathlessness has virtually gone I think...
Daxter I'm in a similar predicament to you with regards to your possible diagnosis of asthma and lot symptoms. I've had 2 fundoplications though. 2 years ago my symptoms got really bad and took me to...
Oh ok great. Thanks for getting back to me. So in essence I could be there for a few hours then. Thanks...
So I've been back to the surgeon who performed my 360 redo. I've discussed with him my symptoms and he has advised another impedance test and he has also suggested a gastric emptying study, although...
The reason people have impedance or ph monitoring whilst on medication is to check whether the medication is working to reduce the acid reflux. Impedance and ph test off medication are to see if your...
Baza I'm glad you came forward I couldn't remember your name! I think that redos generally are more succesful when the original wrap is too tight not so succesful in cases like mine for no relief of...
Did you have a full wrap or a partial? If you had a full wrap maybe a partial would suit you more? It really is a tough call. Only you can weigh up the pros and cons and get the advice of a surgeon...
Thank you both for taking the time to reply. I don't think it's a floppy biased. I just don't get it either. Maybe I'm it's extremely unlucky. The surgeon told me after my redo that the original wrap...
Suppose I already know the answer but feel like I've just got to let off steam. After dealing with LPR for 2 years now I feel like I can't off load anymore to friends and family I think they just...
What you are experiencing is vey normal. I had it after both of my fundoications. It's a very strange feeling. A lot of surgeons say you can't "burp" after nissen but a lot of people can still do...
I too also really sympathise with you suffering with anxiety. And reflux and gets go hand in glove. I get anxious even when I'm "sleeping" my reflux is 50% worse too when I'm stressed. Vicious circle....
Whilst I agree completely with everything you say and I too have been in identical situation as you, I do however think that reflux that reaches the airways will most definitely cause some...
Hi In my experience LPR can cause some form of airway sensitivity. Before my symptoms getting the point of needing medical intervention I had zero airway or asthma type symptoms. Typical asthma is a...
I really wouldn't stress out too much. I'm 8 weeks out from a redo an know exactly how you feel. I don't think there is a one size fits all solution to be honest. I was at the same point as you diet...
I have developed a wariness of laughing too. I don't actually lose my breath but I end up having a horrible coughing fit for a few minutes after. It really upsets me as I feel I stop myself from...
I had exactly the same symptoms, at the time I didn't realise they were all related to Gerd. I had collarbone, left breast pain, tenderness in my armpit, puns and needles down the left side, ear...
Does anybody have a cough when they laugh with GERD?...
Great advice jenagade. Think it's great that everyone can talk, discuss and share their knowledge and experience via this. It was actually another member on here that recommended the impedance test....
Hi yes unfortunately I do, I agree it's no fun at all! I've had a battle getting consultants to agree to a diagnosis of lpr. I've had 2 fundoplications and unfortunately I still have symptoms. I had...
Ear pain, slight deafness and a feeling of trapped fluid in my ear along with terrible facial pain down the one side of my face, burning throat and sinuses were the first symptoms I had. I went to...
I really would push to see another consultant. If you have had abnormal amounts of reflux and a higher than normal deemester score despite a normal LES then it needs to be acknowledged that you are...
Daxter if your impedance has shown that you have reflux outside of the normal range and or a weak LES, I would be asking questions as to why surgery hasn't been offered? Ask for a second opinion. My...
I had the bravo test and in my instance it was the biggest waste of my money. I know people have had success mine was a disaster and like Alcie mine fell off almost immediately. It dropped to 1...
I feel for you. I really do, I felt like my life was on hold waiting for appointments and tests. I was told in Jan/Feb this year I would need further surgery and have only just had the operation...
Thank you for your kind words. Hope you are bearing up....
Hi thanks for your reply jenagade, Yeah I think the swelling does take its time to show up. I'm 15 days post op and its veeeeerrry slow progress. Its unnerving as im having most things I eat and...
I think first and foremost you need to rule everything else out first. I have been in your shoes and all your symptoms I have had. Gave you had MRI on sinuses, been tested for allergies? May be worth...
Hi thanks for replying. I'm really really hoping and praying it's just swelling that will ease. I've read so many stories of people panicking that they are suffering with reflux after fundo and it's...
Hi all on Tuesday u will be 2 weeks out of a full nissen redo. I've been on this board for months and read hundreds of postings but just putting it out there mainly for some reassurance that what I'm...
Really sorry to hear you have had such an unsympathetic person doing your test. Her attitude stinks. Reassurance, patience and kindness are all qualities needed for such a delicate test. It is common...
I agree the thought is far worse than the test itself and its the 24 hour one that's the biggest pain in the backside. I've had 3, take yourself to your happy place, follow the instructions re the no...
Hi! Just wanted to swing by and say good luck! I've had a re-do full nissen fundo performed on 22/9. My symptoms virtually identical to yours, minimal heartburn but chronic cough, respiratory...
I am presuming you mean upper esophageal schincter? That measurement is performed during a manometry test. I don't think you can get this test performed without referral from an upper gi surgeon....
Thanks and same with you, please let us know how you get on with your tests....