when my symptoms first started I emediately checked in to the ER for chest pains. I could have sworn it was pulminary. It was not....
I have an appointment with the Dr. that invtented the Plicator procedure. The problem with the procedure it seems is that it is so new that insurance companies do not cover it yet. The price is 4k...
Hope you dont mind. Here are more links for Plicator Procedure. I am sort of using this thread to list info on these options. http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/10071385/detail.html...
Also, has anyone heard of Plicator proceedure? http://www.ndosurgical.com/patient_portal/plicator_procedure.htm Thoughts? Experiences? Both of these procedures look VERY promising to me. FOr the...
Endoluminal Gastroplication is a new treamtent for GERD. It is minimally invasive with MUCH less risks and discomfort than Fundoplacation. From what I gather the doctor uses his endoscope with a...
Poor a cap full in a glass with about 2/3 cup of water. Some people say it works, others don't. My experience is that if you think it works, it works. Personally I think DGL Licorice works best for...
I have to say that I baught the DGL Licorice and have been taking it since thursday with my daily dose of Nexium X2. This might be a bit early but I have felt GREAT ever since. I have also been...
porcelain, my doctor has prescribed me Ativan for anxiety. Is that the same sort of thing as Xanax? I am starting to freak out a bit with this GERD thing. I don't want to take anything that is going...
GERD! /community/emoticons/tongue.gif I have been smoke free since September 15th 2006. After 15 years of smoking. I think it is so funny when people ask me how I quit. I tell them Gastral Esophageal...
I have been told by my Doctor that most types of cancer in the esophagus takes a very long time to occur. And very rarely does it occur in people under 60 years of age. Now, I am not to sure about...
I have been chopping up turkey burger in a pan into pieces. Mixing that with brown rice, and some mixed veggies in a bowl. I usually cook some soy sauce or terrioki sauce with the turkey burger in...
I do not have Burps of fire. I have farts of disaster. My wife keeps the windows open at all times now. (just trying to keep it light lol) I have pain directly under my sternum. Sometimes a sharp...
I tried it yesterday. I can't say for sure if it helped or not, as I was having a good day with the symptoms anyway. My question is this. Can I also eat regular black Licorice as a treat and get a...
I have to say, it is so great to find this forum for me. I feel like I am not alone now. Yesterday I went out and got DGL Licorice. It doesnt taste very good, but I 'think" it helped. I had a good...
Oh btw, I have a swollen throat now too (at least this week) I also forgot to mention that they have found a nodule ion my thyroid that they are checking out. i had a fine needle aspiration a week...
Hello, I am new to this forum. But in the time that I have found it, I have read so much great information. Here it goes, I dont think I have been able to completely tell this story to anyone who...