My suggestion is to go through the annoying tests. Ppis made me worse too. My tests for the LES valve called the manometry and the ph study came back normal. So I'm now exploring other roots of my...
You need the testing done. That will help narrow down options. You can't get surgery without the 4 tests. I recently went through the rest of the testing after a decade of dealing with reflux to find...
Sounds like LPR or Larygeal Sensory Neuropathy. Here is something short I found on it: http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2010/09/chronic-cough-laryngeal-sensory-neuropathy-lsn.html If it is LPR (...
I was also just put on 10 mg amtryptiline due to my ph study and manometry coming back normal despite symptoms. I have been on it for about 2 weeks. It can take up to a month. I think it's helping...
The toupet fundo is the one they usually do or the d'or fundo for people with motility issues...
I was just put on 10 mg amtryptiline after my results of my ph study and manometry came back normal. I still feel I have LPR caused by either sibo or TLESRS on top of the Hypersensetive esophagus. I...
Great news!! I bet you are happy to be reflux free. Happy healing, keep us posted!...
You should also consider joining a reflux Facebook group they tend to post faster in addition to this website. I like having both....
Sounds awful, so sorry you are dealing with this still. It sounds like you do need to do the tests ( I'm getting the ph and Manometry tests Thursday after 11 years of fighting reflux). I am scared...
Thanks all for the tips. I have had reflux issues for 11 years and had every test except these two because of fear. Interestingly I have found as I am back on my Pepcid ac from a ppi my LPR is...
I am having both the Ph and Manometry done next week and I am starting to get nervous about it. I know the tests are uncomfortable and like most people with GERD/LPR I have anxiety. I have been...
I get these pains too. I think it's due to the acid reflux medication I take. Other than that I have heard trapped gas pain from IBS...
I'm another victim of gerd and the back pains/ pressure are bad. You can do the low acid low fat diet and lifestyle changes such as sleeping elevated, not eating within 3 hours of bed ETC. I do it...
Wow, you could be reflux free very soon!! I am anxious to meet with the surgeon but not looking forward to the testing. I am still working two jobs until january so I'm not sure where I am going to...
I think it's good for you to not wait, you have suffered enough. I allow myself rum and water once a month as it does not bother me ( I'm actually relaxed and happy!). I got the confirmation call...
Welcome back!...
Jenagade, yes that is me! I use healing well less often to post as I am the moderator. As you know my surgeon appointment is Wednesday providing no more cancellations! It sounds like you are on your...
Law chick, I am really sorry you are dealing with this, I totally get it. I have had reflux issues for 11 years and it's been really challenging when it comes to social events. I agree with everyone...
An update: my appointments with the surgeon was cancelled as she is going through a family loss. I understand but am disappointed. I called a top linx surgeon they have a waiting list of course. So I...
I agree, as much as I would love to get out of doing the manometry I know it's an important test as it will identify any motility issues which will then identify the surgery option that best fits. I...
I have the same fears I'm on Prevacid 30mg after being on just h2s for a few years ( symptoms still but needed a break from them as ppis cause IBS issues for me). I'm meeting with the surgeon...
I am in the same boat. I am now 33 and I have put off being pregnant because I fear I will be unable to function and in severe pain while pregnant. I also fear after the pregnancy I will stay worse....
Anxiety/stress and GERD mutually effect each other it is a vicious cycle...
I'm on my route to surgery too. Dealing with it 11 years. Although I am able to work, this disease has caused food anxiety, marital and family/friend strain, anxiety and depression and an overall...
I have suffered with reflux for 11 years. I am now exploring surgical options because I can't imagine living this way forever. I allowed fear of the surgical interventions keep me imprisioned in a...
Are you open to the Nissan?...
I also have this under the ribs pain. I get it both at the splenic and hepatic flextures. IBS from prolonged acid blocker use (I was on only an H2 for 3.5 years and still got the pain). I seem to get...
There are chewable tablets on ebay and amazon.com...
It will take a while to heal, are you on meds and a GERD diet?...
I failed to notice you can't do rice. You can try and bake things using almond, tapioca or coconut flours...
I have GERD and IBS and yes juggling them is a challenge. I have found that I am able to eat certain cooked veggies such as green beans and zucchini. Most of my diet is chicken (i should have...
Sounds like splenic flexture syndrome, and if you are on acid blockers it could be from that. I also am on acid blockers for GERD and I have not only the splenic flexture issues but also the other...
Nellie So sorry for your son I hope he gets better....
Good to hear you are getting some answers. I know you have been frustrated for a while now....
I too am also researching both of these for the future. I am 33 with over a decade of dealing with GERD. I know at some point I will want to have it fixed if possible....
It is a shame that this drug has side effects (and other prokinetic meds) because I think they could help a lot of us. The doctors/chemists can't seem to create a medication that tightens the LES...
You can try using calici blend, it neutralizes the acids in food without giving it any taste. I use it sometimes but others swear by it. Google it, it will come up....
You should change your diet while on the PPI and once you are feeling better over a period of time you can ween off the PPI on to an h2 blocker like pepcid or Zantac. Then see how you do. Some people...
http://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/prokinetics...
Reglan is one of the medications it's under the class called pro kinetics. It can cause permenant neurological tics. There are others that also have side effects but not quite as bad but they still...
Antibiotics are known to aggravate GERD and LPR. Watch your diet and hopefully things will resolve. You can also try gaviscon after meals for a while...
I use alkaline water everyday. I get Iceland Spring which has a ph of 8.88. It's definitely helpful. Glad it's helping you....
Sounds like esophageal spasms I used to get them. Try some magnesium...
Having GERD sucks. Some days are easier than others. I eat the same stuff and yet some days no matter what I do I'm dealing with symptoms. Social events that I used to love are anxiety provoking and...
The scary part is there is a correlation between PPI use and the risk of esophageal cancer. People who have no symptoms because of the PPI are still at risk for cancer because the alkaline reflux is...
I, too, am very frustrated with how this disease is treated. I got off PPIs because I believe ( and my GI also) the PPIs gave me IBS which I now have under control ( that took a while). I had a...
Yes it sounds like acid rebound. You should taper off the medication slowly nit cold turkey....
Unfortunately the medications out there to strengthen the les have bad side effects and can't be taken long. Have you changed your diet?...
I dobt take a PPI I'm on an h2 blocker. I also take digestive enzymes which I would suggest to help with digestion....