Reflux anyone?
May 26th 2011 | 10:10 am
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Re: Reflux anyone?
I had exactly the same thing, feeling like I had a lump in my throat.Saw a few different docs, they all said the same thing,I had globus. So in other words I was imagining it. Very frustrating... Luckily I have a brilliant doc here in Oz, who recognized I had GORD . I find if I eat/drink anything slightly acidic,lime cordial,grapefruit etc,it starts it off. Also eating a heavy meal late at night is a no no,as well as overdoing it on the old fried foods.
My doc prescribed some med which worked a treat, but I have just looked for them and cant find them ,so unfortunately cant tell you what they are called. There were 8 little tabs in like a little booklet. Sorry that prob doesnt help much,if I find them i will post their name. Hope you are feeling better soon
Debbie
My doc prescribed some med which worked a treat, but I have just looked for them and cant find them ,so unfortunately cant tell you what they are called. There were 8 little tabs in like a little booklet. Sorry that prob doesnt help much,if I find them i will post their name. Hope you are feeling better soon
Debbie
May 26th 2011 | 11:43 am
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Re: Reflux anyone?
Reflux can also be caused by a weakened lower easophageal spincter - the little trap door that lets food into the stomach from the gullet. This is what I have, and pretty much all food causes me reflux, but some foods are much worse than others.
The only real treatment for this is long term maintenance medication or surgery where they wrap a part of your stomach around the LES to strengthen it.
In retrospect, I should have had this done many years ago, but I was very fearful of the surgery, and tried [unsuccessfully] to control it by diet, and now am on the maintenance dose of pantoprazole.
For the OP, it may be something that diet alone isn't able to keep under control.
S
S
May 26th 2011 | 12:24 pm
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Re: Reflux anyone?
Fundiplication is an increasingly viable option for our older son. The main issue seems to be around gas release after surgery. Success rates seem to vary. Good luck. Gastroenterology seems to be an area with a lot of progress to be made.
Reflux can also be caused by a weakened lower easophageal spincter - the little trap door that lets food into the stomach from the gullet. This is what I have, and pretty much all food causes me reflux, but some foods are much worse than others.
The only real treatment for this is long term maintenance medication or surgery where they wrap a part of your stomach around the LES to strengthen it.
In retrospect, I should have had this done many years ago, but I was very fearful of the surgery, and tried [unsuccessfully] to control it by diet, and now am on the maintenance dose of pantoprazole.
For the OP, it may be something that diet alone isn't able to keep under control.
S
S
The only real treatment for this is long term maintenance medication or surgery where they wrap a part of your stomach around the LES to strengthen it.
In retrospect, I should have had this done many years ago, but I was very fearful of the surgery, and tried [unsuccessfully] to control it by diet, and now am on the maintenance dose of pantoprazole.
For the OP, it may be something that diet alone isn't able to keep under control.
S
S
May 26th 2011 | 1:03 pm
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Re: Reflux anyone?
When I was diagnosed, it was before the mainstream adoption of keyhole for it, and they were talking about having to break my sternum to get at the LES, which was why I thought about alternative methods.
I think that no it is mostly all done with KH surgery. maybe it's time to get on a waiting list, as I am paranoid about developing Barrats, even though I have regular endoscopies to monitor it.
S
May 26th 2011 | 3:49 pm
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Re: Reflux anyone?
After a couple of weeks of heartburn and scary swallowing problems went back to Doc this morning for barium swallow x-ray results.
He confirmed reflux and, as many posters here have mentioned, he prescribed Nexium and short-term diazepam to relax the esophagus.
Didn't mention endoscopy, which surprised me, or blood test for ulcers... but might ask GP for a blood test anyway, before start the medication.
I hate taking medications, as have had weird reactions in the past to some, but most on Nexium on this forum seem ok with it?
The list of potential side effects online is rather daunting though.
Informed views on the above welcome please. (And thanks again to previous posters.
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He confirmed reflux and, as many posters here have mentioned, he prescribed Nexium and short-term diazepam to relax the esophagus.
Didn't mention endoscopy, which surprised me, or blood test for ulcers... but might ask GP for a blood test anyway, before start the medication.
I hate taking medications, as have had weird reactions in the past to some, but most on Nexium on this forum seem ok with it?
The list of potential side effects online is rather daunting though.
Informed views on the above welcome please. (And thanks again to previous posters.
)
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May 26th 2011 | 3:57 pm
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Re: Reflux anyone?
After a couple of weeks of heartburn and scary swallowing problems went back to Doc this morning for barium swallow x-ray results.
He confirmed reflux and, as many posters here have mentioned, he prescribed Nexium and short-term diazepam to relax the esophagus.
Didn't mention endoscopy, which surprised me, or blood test for ulcers... but might ask GP for a blood test anyway, before start the mediction.
I hate taking medications, as have had weird reactions in the past to some, but most on Nexium on this forum seem ok with it?
The list of potential side effects online is rather daunting though.
Informed views on the above welcome please. (And thanks again to previous posters.)
He confirmed reflux and, as many posters here have mentioned, he prescribed Nexium and short-term diazepam to relax the esophagus.
Didn't mention endoscopy, which surprised me, or blood test for ulcers... but might ask GP for a blood test anyway, before start the mediction.
I hate taking medications, as have had weird reactions in the past to some, but most on Nexium on this forum seem ok with it?
The list of potential side effects online is rather daunting though.
Informed views on the above welcome please. (And thanks again to previous posters.
)
May 26th 2011 | 4:43 pm
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Re: Reflux anyone?
- I'm having one done next week and need to work out the logistics of getting home, getting the kids later, etc, etc.Where/when are you having it done (PM if you like). If I can I'll drive you home when you're done.
May 26th 2011 | 5:14 pm
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That's what I've had each time. Woken up so refreshed though, it's been the best kip ever. Not allowed to drive home and have to be signed out of the waiting room by an adult. However once home, I've driven to the shops or school etc.
May 26th 2011 | 6:32 pm
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May 26th 2011 | 6:39 pm
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+1 these things are great, woke up, cup of tea and a biscuit,heads up with the doc and out the door. Paid about $300 and got a little bit back from the health insurance.
May 26th 2011 | 7:06 pm
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I had the IV one a few weeks ago, fantastic, didn't feel any side effects after about 10 mins of wakeing up. I only live round the corner from the surgery so i told my wife who works in the CBD i would find my own way home even tho they said i would need to be escorted. The nurse was being super strict as she found out i went home unescorted the last time i did it, ended up saying i needed to go to the toilet and then did a runner
May 27th 2011 | 4:50 am
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Re: Reflux anyone?
It's midazolam they give you plus a spray of local anaesthetic on the back of your throat. Although midazolam exits the system pretty quickly you won't be allowed to drive yourself home.
Where/when are you having it done (PM if you like). If I can I'll drive you home when you're done.
Where/when are you having it done (PM if you like). If I can I'll drive you home when you're done.
I might have to cancel it, though, as eldest child injured himself this afternoon and is now on crutches
. We'll see what orthopaedics say about him on Monday, I was meant to be having my endoscopy on Tuesday morning, but don't know if he will be at school
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May 27th 2011 | 12:22 pm
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Re: Reflux anyone?
That's a very kind offer I might have to cancel it, though, as eldest child injured himself this afternoon and is now on crutches. We'll see what orthopaedics say about him on Monday, I was meant to be having my endoscopy on Tuesday morning, but don't know if he will be at school.
I might have to cancel it, though, as eldest child injured himself this afternoon and is now on crutches. We'll see what orthopaedics say about him on Monday, I was meant to be having my endoscopy on Tuesday morning, but don't know if he will be at school.
May 27th 2011 | 1:03 pm
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Re: Reflux anyone?
My o/h had this a few years back, he had the tests done got it confirmed he was prescribed gaviscon (before it was widely available) didn't work, so he gave up drinking cider. Hasn't had it since?
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