Thank you!!!! I will look into it. I am definitely interested in bioidentical if possible....
Good idea. I do think topical would be a good route to try. Thank you!!!...
Wow, that must have been terrible! So funny about the nurse! I have not experienced that *yet*, but have had the sweating. Thanks for sharing your experience! It has been so helpful!...
Thank you Girlie and cyclinglady for your ideas and advice. I am going to see a doctor and decide from there. I am a minimalist and so that is why I am not rushing for HRT. My thyroid function is...
Hello, I am on NP Thyroid and all is stable with my thyroid, however, I am in menopause and my doctor talked about HRT and how I could ask my gynecologist about it since I am low risk for stroke,...
Apex, NC that is...
What timing! I talked to Kim the PA today in fact! She was so nice and helpful. Yum...I would love to have a brownie! How sweet you did that for them. They deserve it for sure! I live in Apex so...
I wish I could have coffee in any form. I tried everything including a very high quality, low acid, decaf coffee hot AND cold brewed. The heartburn just rages after a few days. And dairy has...
That is just awful what you went through. I am in esophageal pain 24/7. It has gotten very bad the last week. I understand pain and I long for the day that mine is gone. I love Nancy and Kim always...
Wow, that is incredible!! So happy you feel good. There is nothing like it after being in pain. I knew when I had the consult he was the surgeon I would go with no matter what procedure I end up...
That is great to hear! I am quite comfortable and confident with him for sure, but have not met anyone yet who has had surgery by him. I'm so glad you doing well! Your situation sounded complicated....
Delrose - did you have surgery with Dr. Hartwig? I'm trying to get Stretta or Linx done by him. Nissen is my last option if insurance doesn't pay - which it hasn't. Just wondering if this is who you...
No, I have not. It is still happening! It happens particularly when my body is hot and I feel a lot of pressure in my hands. I think it is related to menopause even though my PCP says no. My...
Yes, it will be tough. thank you for your kind words!...
Hi Matt48, I think instead of increasing dosage, I would definitely eliminate the wine, diet coke, coffee, and chocolate bars as they are at the top of the do not consume list for people suffering...
Thank you bythesea..I think my problem is mainly bile reflux which surgery is probably the best option. I'm quite bad most days but am hopeful for a good outcome eventually. Maybe the trip will...
Hi silverlining, I know it is hard, but I can always find something on a menu to eat no matter where I go. I try to pick the less of all the evils. And many restaurants have nice lighter fare menus...
Hi CJ-Kenji, It could be your body has gotten used to it. I was on Nexium 40mg for 10 years and it gave me stomach pain and heartburn by that point and so I went off. Most people would up their dose...
Hi bythesea, I made it through the test thankfully. It was no fun and it was more painful for me this time, but I got through it. I knew how it felt because of having it before and the nurses were...
Irene, that is terrific. Just continue to enjoy. I agree that many people just need to try things before doing anything serious. Sometimes, it is just a food or something like stress that sets it...
Chad2322, how are you feeling now? I'm going in for a consult for this procedure and some others, but what you are going through sounds really rough. Linx is not a the top of my list, but I want to...
Water does help temporarily wash it away. It just doesn't keep it away! the minute I stray from the select few foods that I eat, I get severe heartburn. You are right...life isn't worth living if you...
It sounds more like gastritis or maybe an ulcer since it is only in the stomach area? That would be my guess. Maybe try changing your diet to see if it helps? My heartburn pain is always in the chest...
Hi hammer44, I will be finding out more about Linx soon as well. I have to do some tests over though before the doctor will even see me. I will let you know what I find out. My biggest concern about...
He did for sure!!!! I do drink water...nothing helps except to make it bearable, staying away from anything bready even gluten free. And absolutely no coffee, even decaf. Also, I stay on the foods...
Awesome bythesea!!! I wish I had good advice for the gas, but the only thing I have used is something like gasX. Other than that, I'm really clueless. Maybe start another post? Thank you for checking...
After all those years, the PPI's started bothering me with stomach pain so I know what you mean. It is true that they eventually could cause the very problem you are trying to help. Meds are...
The PPI's should not cause tolerance over time, but for some they do especially after many, many years. The H2's are more prone to cause tolerance and some of the reading I've done says pretty...
hi bythesea, I used to take 75mg of Zantac and thought it was helpful, but not strong enough. When I take 150mg twice a day, I seem to get strange dreams and not as fitful as a sleep. But 75mg never...
Hi jfriedman1..thank you for sharing with us and praying you have great results and healing! Where did you have your surgery? I can't wait to hear how you are doing. I don't know yet what procedure I...
Glad you are still doing okay! That really makes so happy. Sounds like you have a plan! I will keep you posted......
Yes, Irene! I'm a baby really...hopefully this time it will be better because I know what to expect. I've never had a barium swallow test. I've had many EGD's and the gastric emptying test and one 24...
Best of luck Minou87! Thank you and hope you heal quickly and feel better soon....
I think if you can have the things you enjoy every now and again, then definitely go for it. I know how you feel about the chardonnay...I feel exactly like that when I have one little cup of decaf...
hi bythesea, I meant to say thank you for the well wishes on my vacation. It is coming up in May. I'm so glad to hear that you are now off PPI medications! I really hope the acid stays away for you...
I think the ability to burp depends on the skill of the surgeon the tightness of the wrap. The statistics your doctor told you about are the opposite of what I just received from two surgeons here in...
I think you are doing all the right things until you know what is causing the reflux. Just a quick thought on the Blue Cheese. Most cheeses are high in acid I believe so maybe try a low fat ranch. It...
Hi Adam, I was on PPI's for 15 years or so and they just out of the blue stopped working. I also developed reflux in a days time. One day I was fine, and the next not. So it can rear it's ugly head...
I think I would give it a little more time and see if it clears up before seeing another doctor. I don't think one dose of Aleve would cause this, but maybe you are allergic to it? Did you try Pepcid...
Hi coldrice, I understand your fear 100%. I have approval with two surgeons, but have not scheduled it. I think if I had Barrett's, I'd go ahead with surgery. The two surgeons I saw said 90-95% of...
Hi Irene, I have been reading and see more problems than positive? I know a lot of positives aren't even on the boards because they are off living life happily! I think I'm going to go ahead with it....
I had my second consult with a different doctor who said the same thing as the first which is I am a candidate and that this surgery would likely help me. He went into specifics like the first doctor...
I believe they will find better, less invasive ways to help tighten the sphincter. We are in better shape than so many people. My doctor told me despite my chronic problem, there are so many worse...
bythesea - I meant to say your doctor sounds a bit heartless, but I think most GI doctors do this because surgery really is a last resort. My doctor only just finally gave me the referral after all...
Hi bythesea! Thanks for telling me more about your situation. You do understand that burning for sure! I'm so sorry you had to deal with that. I think your doctor should definitely do a repeat EGD....
SharonZ - Thank you. I am going tomorrow for a second opinion from a surgeon. I agree that an updated test may be in order, however, I do not think what I need will change. So it may be a waste of...
bythesea - thank for your positive energy! I am going for the second opinion and we'll see. He may require more testing for me than the first surgeon I saw. Are you going to go for more testing? Will...
Thank you bythesea and SharonZ. Alot of what I have read is encouraging, but there are some recent ones I have seen out there where it did not go so well. I think there are so many variables from the...
I know!!! I have the go ahead for surgery, but have not scheduled. I've been suffering for 17 years. My family is apprehensive and scaring me. I have heartburn 24x7. Meds stopped working and I refuse...
I am in the same boat! I had a consult for nissen fundoplication, but I'm thinking that something better has to be coming. Looking at Gastroesophageal Valvuloplasty and hoping someone in my area...