SharonZ, I apparently do have some esophageal dysmotility, nothing I ever noticed much. It did not get any worse after surgery according to manometry, on the contrary. I do not trust my surgeon so I...
Hey everyone, So I had a Toupet fundoplication about a year ago. The first 6 months I saw improvement, though it was not perfect, but at around 7-8 months post-op I started being able to belch again...
My first fundoplication was open, and it's looking like it was made a bit too loose from the get-go. I may be looking at a redo (or rather, an adjustment) to tighten it up if meds are not sufficient...
If you have pain and it's getting worse - see your doctor! Impossible (not to mention unsafe) for strangers online to try to diagnose....
Hi everyone! So I'm a woman in my late 20s with really severe GERD. Currently on high doses of PPIs with some but not adequate relief so I might be looking at surgery. It's not a given though...
Hey everyone. So, this is somewhat philosophical but I was thinking today that I've heard that many if not most people have some degree of hiatus hernia. But not all of them have GERD? So what is it...
Don't give up! Finding a good doctor/surgeon who believes you and who is willing to consider options is key. I read some things earlier in this tread and thought I would add some advice that have...
Thanks for the info! Have considered a second opinion but it's difficult for insurance reasons....
How do you figure? Because the choice to make it open is BECAUSE I have poor motility. Is there any research done on open vs. Laporascopic and the effect on motility? I already am aware that I'm not...
Hi all! After years of suffering with this disease I am finally on the verge of hopefully having surgery! However, due to my extremely poor esophageal motility my surgeon wants to perform an OPEN...
Thank you for your response, Mike! I was unsure how common it is to have a fundoplication when you've had strictures, I'm glad to know it is at least possible. The dilation doesn't sound very fun,...
Hello all! Anyone else here with an esophageal stricture? Wondering if any of you have had a fundoplication after also having had a stricture as that may be the situation I'm looking at after PPIs...
I have a 5 cm sliding hernia and it didn't show on gastroscopy or barium swallow. Was only discovered during manometry....
That's very helpful, Linda Sue, thank you! My problem isn't jackhammer esophagus as far as I know, my issue according to the manometry is a "weak" swallow, very weak muscle activity in the lower half...
Lung x-ray was clear, had asthma testing - also nothing, last endoscopy a year ago but am having another in a month or so. They're ruling out other things to make sure that I'm coughing due to GERD....
Hey everyone! I'm wondering if any of you who've had successful fundoplication experiences had esophageal motility issues before surgery? My current GI seems to believe that you can't have a...
Hi everyone. I'm wondering if anyone else here has chronic cough as a result of GERD or hiatus hernia. I do, and it's driving me absolutely insane. I'm wondering if anyone who's had a fundoplication...
I wouldn't call them nasty, Jagged, since I can't function at all without them :tongue: But I have a large hiatus hernia and I agree that they should probably be avoided if the problem can be fixed...
For some reason I also experience very different results from medications which I don't understand. If I'm on Nexium, I feel okay but I cough constantly. If I'm on generic esomeprazole my cough stops...
Yes it's important to remember that it takes a while to adjust. I get very impatient. I'm back on 80mg generic esomeprazole now because they dry mouth got too extreme. Trying to figure out diet as I...
Hi all! I started taking Pantoprazole about two weeks ago and improved a lot. However, the medication was causing me extreme dry mouth, dry eyes etc. and it was pretty distressing, so I was adviced...
I had a number of gastroscopies that came back negative, but the manometry still showed a large hiatus hernia. My hernia is sliding, and didn't show up on the gastroscopy. I too have a HORRIBLE gag...
Have you had any tests done to check your swallowing? A barium swallow? A manometry?...
Hello all! Just a quick question really - I'm wondering if any of you have, or have considered, seeking medical care in another country? Medicine in my country is not exactly innovative, it's rather...
I've had excessive belching as one of my main symptoms and I had clear scopes, nothing on a barium swallow, CT was clear etc. but finally was diagnosed with a large sliding hiatus hernia and GERD...
He should see a doctor as soon as possible. Don't wait, if reflux is causing these problems his esophagus could be getting damaged, not to mention the toll it must take on his lungs to be coughing so...
You should have a manometry and pH study! I didn't even know I had trouble swallowing (I thought it was just in my head) until I was told after I had an esophageal manometry. I have a large hiatus...
Finally was able to talk to my doctor. pH test showed moderate-severe reflux despite the fact that I was medicated still. Really poor swallowing on the manometry so we're trying alternatives to...
No one online will be able to tell you if what you have is GERD or not. Make an appointment with your doctor so you can get answers and don't have to worry about this anymore!...
In situations similar to yours I try to tell myself that my anxiety is a symptom of my mental illness and not really in proportion to the possible "danger" I may or may not be facing. It helps me to...
I've "only" been on PPIs for little over a year, but for me it's the only thing that works even a little. In my case the risk of cancer, inflammation, and just the general everyday suffering...
You've taken the right steps to combat your issues - you've gotten in touch with your doctor, you've been put on an increased dose of medication and you're going to have a scope. That's really all...
The nurse who performed my manometry and pH study mentioned that I should look into it because to her it would seem like one of the main options I will have moving forward. I will discuss further...
That's nice to hear Alcie! Unfortunately I've found that not all doctors are worth trusting. I'm not about to leave my fate in the hands of someone I don't trust, but I'm glad I have a good doctor...
Hi! Thanks for responding. I too am concerned about the longevity of the procedure. However I'm more concerned about the long-term effects of reflux, especially since PPIs don't work very well for me...
Hello there! I was on these forums about a year ago desperate for a diagnosis and after esophageal manometry this week I've learned that I have a 2 inch sliding hiatus hernia and really poor...
Hey all! I'm wondering if anyone else on here has experienced bleeding (blood in the stool) with your GERD or hiatus hernia? I've had repeated bouts of gastrointestinal bleeding this year, and it's...
Hey all! I'm still struggling with my reflux issues, and I'm just on here looking for some motivation, I suppose. I definitely have some weight to lose. I could lose 35 lbs and not be unhealthily...
I'm 25, and I've had rather severe reflux since early this year. So you're not the only young person dealing with this :-) It sounds to me like your anxiety is causing you worse pain than your actual...
Do you have a source for that? Hadn't heard that bit of news, but that certainly sounds concerning. Though I'm more inclined to believe it's related to the reflux since I've only been on PPIs a...
Are there any studies linking acid reflux/GERD and heart palpitations? I've been having them but every one of my doctors keep looking at me like I'm an idiot every time I suggest it may be related to...
I've been diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia and GERD and while I don't get the difficulty breathing, I do get excessive burping problems when my symptoms flare up. PPIs have helped me on and off,...
Hi all! Haven't been on here in a while. My symptoms improved for a bit, but now have come back full force. I can't seem to identify what it is that sets it off or what makes it better, so I thought...
How are you finding the Mirtazapine? I was prescribed it for my anxiety issues earlier this year but decided against taking it. I've always been hesitant about antidepressants in general, but I had...
I had an irritated throat and an odd dry cough when my GERD symptoms first started up. For me those symptoms have decreased after taking PPIs for a few months. Not sure I recognize the irritated...
Did that feeling go away when you stopped the PPIs? I've had palpitations as well but my doctors swear that it's impossible that Omeprazole is causing it :rolleyes: At least they are less frequent...
My recent contacts with doctors have led me to believe they're unaware of most things :eyes: I suppose my main concern is that my PPI usage could cause permanent damage somehow. Granted I've only...
This is super interesting. I get blood sugar drops that are pretty severe (get super shaky and out of sorts), but I've never been tested for it. I have most of the symptoms you mentioned as well. I...
Thanks for the links! So far the only thing I have is nausea and that feeling of a rock in my gut, but I'm trying to stay on top of any side effects of meds so that I don't end up with additional...
Impossible to say really. The thing with PPIs is you may get a rebound effect if you stop taking them abruptly, where the symptoms will likely get worse for a bit. So, you'd have to ease off them...