I went to a chiropractor who performed these techniques twice a week for ~5-6 weeks and it made absolutely not difference for me....
I asked this question in my other thread that was created ~6 months ago, but wanted to make a separate topic for it. I am in my late 20s and have had awful reflux (that continues to get worse) for...
I started out on Tums, then went to an H2 blocker, and then went to PPIs. Once I was on PPIs, the H2 blockers no longer seemed to work for me (I actually had a few very experiences trying to...
I wouldn't get worked up about what you drank one time, but here are my general thoughts: We get the fundoplication once we've tried to improve our lifestyle choices (body fat, diet, smoking, alcohol...
Why would you have been put on antibiotics for the flu and/or cold-like symptoms? While no one can say for sure what the problem is, there is a lot of new research coming out (like studies that are...
Just wanted to post an update ~5.5 months post-surgery. Nothing has really changed since the last posts I made. I am nearly 6 months post-op and am still having bad GERD. I am still on pins and...
Esophageal cancer is more common in men, in people that have a long history of alcohol and tobacco use or persistent reflux, in the age groups of 65-74 years old, and on top of all that, only occurs...
You could just take vanilla ice cream (get one that is at most 14g of carbs per 1/2 cup), add some whole milk, and a scoop of protein powder. This will give you a shake that has a good amount of fat...
I'd give it a little more time and do your best. But maybe halfway through the week - I know it's never the thing we want to hear and sounds cliche at this point - you should contact your surgeon...
The newest estimates keep saying that some sizable fraction of the US (1/5, 1/4, etc.) has GERD. Does this really seem to be the case to anyone else here? Of the hundreds of people I've met in life,...
That's always a good thing - one of the primary contributors to successful fundoplication (less/no side-effects, less/no reflux) is to have an experienced surgeon. At least if you decide to get it...
If it is non-erosive, it seems strange that so much damage would be done to the tongue and nose, and you shouldn't have as much soreness. I think non-erosive means that the acidity isn't so bad and...
Maybe you need to take smaller sips because only a small portion of the liquids can make it past the wrap at a time? It's hard to change previous liquid drinking habits, but maybe try hard to sip...
It is actually interesting to hear about sulfite and sulfate mentioned. From a biochemistry perspective, sulfate and sulfite are safe, but what they can transform into is not safe. To keep it simple,...
>Has anyone else had similar experience? Did it get better? I did not have the Stretta, but I am also a 28 year old male that had the fundoplication 10 weeks ago and my symptoms have not improved...
A link between heart problems and heartburn has been found (to an extent). There have been various attempts by academic researchers to link GERD/heartburn to various psychological factors...
>but have read the success rate is much lower for PPI refractory GERD. I've heard this as well, and both my GI specialist and surgeon told me this directly. Another line of thinking [that the medical...
Hey Daz42, I have never actually come across 'Eosinophilic esophagitis' in my years and years of GERD/heartburn research, so thanks for brining it to my attention. I have several members in my family...
A lot of us are suffering through a similar situation. To be blunt, for having the disease for so long, it doesn't seem like you've been proactive enough in searching for various solutions. I don't...
WEEK 8 and 9 The last two weeks haven't been much different than weeks 4, 5, and 6. Just to restate: Since week 4, I have had no pain or complications from the surgery, but I also do not have any...
If the Nissen wrap worked for you, I'd suggest getting the wrap re-done since your GERD symptoms are coming back. Most wraps hold up over long periods of time, but some come undone - It happens, and...
Just my two cents: I went to a chiropractor that claimed to specialize in this sort of thing. I had ~8-10 visits where the chiropractor performed these exercises to try and bring the hiatal hernia...
Out of all the digestive enzymes I've taken, I feel that this was the best:...
Thanks for posting your experience. I had my partial fundoplication wrap >7 weeks ago and am still experiencing reflux pain. On one hand, I feel convinced that it is reflux because it is worse after...
Many in the 'GERD community' seem convinced that Betaine HCl (the supplement that improves stomach acidity and digestive efficiency) shouldn't be taken when using PPIs because they have opposite...
I've been on 5 different PPIs, and if I included the different dosages, probably ~10 different prescriptions. In each case, I found that the better PPI or higher dosage increased effectiveness for a...
Hey rabiya, things are going similar - no change in condition overall (no complications, but GERD symptoms are still awful). I'll be having a upper GI series (which apparently is used to determine if...
Untreated GERD/heartburn can lead to asthma or asthma-like symptoms because the stomach acid aspirates into the lungs and can cause damage over time. So yes, if gastritis is setting off this 'chain...
In my own experience, fruit seems to have the potential to make things even worse. Despite what everyone tells you, fruit is concentrated source of sugar (its just tied up in fiber). There is just as...
There is a band that goes around the esophagus called the Linx device. However, it's efficacy (success rate) is uncertain and, generally in medicine, there is concern whenever a foreign device rubs...
WEEK 7 Today marks the end of week 7. Not much is different from week 5 or week 6. It still seems as though the surgery was a failure. Just to restate: Since week 4, I have had no pain or...
I'll try to give a different perspective on this. But let's review what you wrote: "I lost 25 pounds over the past 3 years from stress. My mom passed away, I lost my job, and started another...
My guess is that your worsening condition has less to do with NyQuil and more to with what you mentioned afterwards. So you started a stressful job in Sept., drink more coffee (likely to meet...
Hey ma_ry, I had indigestion from a very young age, but started having frequent heartburn around the age of 18 (2-3 times a week). I am 28 now and it is much worse. Honestly, I won't go into...
I think a lot of it depends on age. I'm in my late 20's and after 2 weeks ago, I didn't have much pain. After 4 weeks, I had no difficulty swallowing anything and had no discomfort. It also seems to...
Hey rabiya, maybe that is a next step for me after the disappointing fundoplication. We will see......
"....after reading and hearing about the serious side effects that long-term usage could cause..." I don't know... if the PPIs were working for me, I would opt for that over the pain and suffering. I...
WEEK 6 I had my first follow-up appointment with the surgeon the day after I last posted. After the nurse took my vitals, someone came on behalf of the surgeon to ask questions (a resident maybe?)...
Sorry RemyRemy, I was almost positive that I responded to you a few days ago, but perhaps I forgot to submit it (or maybe it got deleted by a mod for some reason?). I recently posted a topic on my...
Hey rabiya, I recently posted a topic on my surgery and prior history here: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=3861439 But in brief: My surgery was performed by a top GI surgeon...
You have cut out PPIs and antacids entirely (because like you say, it can be due to a lack of acid and digestive efficiency). I am a chronic GERD sufferer for many years and I recently had the...
Really hard to say. Like many other persistent chronic illnesses, research, sales, and marketing dollars on the pharmaceutical end are literally on the order of tens of billions. Global Nexium sales...
Hey all, I just wanted to share my recent fundoplication experience. I will give updates in the form of a weekly summary, and will commit to do this for at least 12 weeks (I was personally...
So yesterday marked the 4 week mark since getting the fundoplication surgery. Oddly, I feel no different than I did prior to the surgery. I have no pain, no difficulty swallowing or belching, no...
Hi all, I had a 270 degree wrap performed on 05/04/17. The first few days were agonizing, but 3 days in, I actually feel quite well. I can't make sudden movements or jump around, but I can walk...
I think there are three coffee properties to consider - 1) Low caffeine, 2) brewed at a low temperature, and 3) roasted at a low temperature. I usually find that I can handle breakfast blends and...
Honestly, it would be best if you had someone to care for you for at least the first full week, even if you have to hire someone. I am 28 and am in decent shape and just had my own surgery 3 days...
Hey all, just had a Toupet fundoplication yesterday. For most of the last 36 hours, I've been sleeping. But after I wake up, it sort of feels like I was having reflux in my sleep. Is it normal to get...
Just to add - I started taking the Betaine HCL pill ~22 months ago (along with an enzyme pill). For the first ~2 months I thought Betaine HCL was a miracle for my GERD because the symptoms went away,...
Thanks for posting all of this and keeping us updated. I too had stomach problems as a kid and I've had really bad heartburn since the end of my teens. Between 22-25, I started seeing a GI...