Citrucel is a bulk forming fiber that can keep bowel movements regular. Unlike Metamucil, it is fully water soluble and it doesn't ferment or cause bloating. Given that it keeps its moisture content...
With a hiatal hernia less than 3 cm, you could be a candidate for TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication). This is an outpatient procedure where surgical instruments are inserted in the mouth and...
You mention that you have become refractory to PPI's. The same happened to me. Doctors moved me from Nexium to lansoprazole to Protonix, but it didn't help. I had LPR that was causing chronic...
TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) is usually an outpatient procedure and is easily reversible if necessary. It generally doesn't worsen swallowing or lead to the inability to burp or vomit...
PPI's are meant to be taken consistently each day for the duration of treatment. If your hernia is less than 3 cm, you could also ask about TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication). It's a...