Hi Miss Blossom, Definitely talk to our doctor. My choking incidents turned out to be Eosinophilic Esophagitis. They can biopsy for this during a scope. However, I know some people with GERD...
Hello! I am not a health professional, but I have read that yes, bulimia can cause GERD because of the pressure it puts on the LES when you force a vomit. Be sure to disclose this to your GI and ask...
I've had esophagitis and some other GERD symptoms, so I think they will do the reflux surgery with the Heller. Thanks for your reply, Sharon. Yes, hoping that someone has some experience in this area...
My doc thinks I have achalasia based on barium swallow/history of autoimmune disease. Manometry upcoming to confirm diagnosis. She said this condition is actually the best case scenario, because...
Hi gibven, I can't help with the surgery part, but I do have motility issues/esophagitis and have been on a soft food diet for......far too long! Here's what I go for - eggs, avocadoes, banana,...
Thanks once again for your wisdom, Black Tara. It is helping me greatly! Right now, we don't know the exact cause of the motility issue; the doctor suggested a virus or autoimmune condition might be...
Hi Black Tara, Thank you so much for responding to me! Your words of encouragement mean so much and really help me. I agree, I do need to find other ways to be in the presence of friends and family...
Hi All, Just curious,,,,,did anyone else suffer from grief at their diagnosis/change of lifestyle? I am in my late forties, went to cooking school in France, have had a love affair with food my whole...
Thanks for responding, Sharon. Yes, it looks like the radiologist and my doc think I have a mild/moderate dysmotility. Ugh. I was really hoping that this episode in my life was going to get better,...
Hi all! So.....I had the barium swallow yesterday (getting manometry scheduled, too) and the radiologist said that my results were "abnormal." He said that food was lingering in my esophagus and when...
Keep us posted on your path results! CG...
Hi Pam, I was diagnosed with esophagitis in September and have been on a PPI since July. I think usually they do prescribe the PPI for CE (since healing rates tend to be better), but perhaps your doc...
Hi Rhys, Thank you for your response to my post. I'm so sorry you are going through this as well. Is the first time or have you experienced this before? It's been very scary for me as I've never...
Hi Heidi Girl, I have not had GERD surgery but I just wanted to offer you love and support! I am SO sorry that you are going through this right now. Please know there are many kind and caring people...
I do not have experience with this, but I just wanted to say how sorry I am that your husband is going through this. It stinks to be in pain and not have answers. That part, I do very much...
Thanks for the information and also for your support, GG and Sharon. I did have the transnasal procedure with the ENT (I was out for the endoscopy) but I think I can handle this. It sounds a bit...
Hi all, I've recently starting posting here about my digestive woes and struggle with esophagitis. My doctor has ordered manometry testing and a PH study for my swallowing problems (eating only...
Weisse, Is there any update on your testing? Like you, I have trouble swallowing and globus sensation (also candidal esophagitis). I do take a PPI, for now, as I am healing. I also need to have a...
GuitarGERD, This is great information; thank you so much! It's amazing how much I learn from others. I don't get that level of detail from my doc, unfortunately. I know that healing can take time and...
Thank you both for replying Sharon and GuitarGERD! Sharon, I did have the scope and that's when they found the inflammation and suspected infection. I say suspected because they didn't find the...
Hi everyone, I'm new here and am struggling with esophagitis for the first time. I'm 49 and have some very minor GERD, but mostly LPR symptoms. In June, I went to the doc with sore throat/burping and...