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Hello everyone. ..new to the board.
I have had acid reflux over the years and also H Pylori. I have been taking Prantopozole on and off since around 2012..come off them as soon as I feel better.
About 2 months ago start feeling sick again and about 1 month ago it worsen, I think as a result of taking antibiotics and also potassium pills.
Before just had abdominal and a bit of chest pain. Now I have both as well as chest pressure so bad it feels like I am going to have a heart attack. I also have burning sensation in my chest and throat and it feels like something is stuck in my throat and upper chest.
Have been to emergency several times in the past month. I have an endoscopy scheduled for this Friday.
I am of course worried about cancer. The Pantaloc 40mg doesn't seem to work so well. The emergency doctor did say I should be taking it twice daily instead of once but need to discuss with my family doctor.
To be honest don't want to go that route so have been supplementing with Gaviscon Tablets.
I suppose I am wondering how l long will it take before it gets better.
I should mention that ftom this week I have only been eating bread, oatmeal with 0%milk & almond slivers and raisins. I also eat sardines in spring water mixed with cucumbers. Also bananas.
I am willing to change my diet if I can get this to go away and come off the PPIs.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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carol7212 AngelsKiss
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I find that with me certain foods however do seem to make it worse .. as well as being under stress. It's funny you mention eating bread though because that is one of the things that does make mine worse.
Let us know how the endoscopy goes.
AngelsKiss carol7212
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Thanks for your response..I am still trying to determine my food triggers.
I forgot to mentioned that I suffer from bloating....unfortunately lots of food seems to cause it too. Stress is also one of the culprits.
One thing that seems to help the burning is drinking water or I should say one of my triggers is if I don't drink enough water.
Will let you know about the endoscopy.
kate65092 AngelsKiss
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I too am fairly new to this forum and like u hoping for reassurance I have a hiatus hernia which didn't cause any trouble till 8 weeks ago when I started to get heartburn and bad back pain in shoulder blades I had endoscopy in jan as doc wanted to check for celiac disease due to me having bad bowel and abdominal pain but nothing showed I have been on 40mg twice a day of emesoprazel but I actually feel worse I am terrified it's something bad in my osphagus even terrified to have another endoscopy but I will have to
Life is horrible every day so let's just hope and pray things get better for
anyone suffering from this torture
Kate
AngelsKiss kate65092
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I also have the pain between the shoulder blades. Abdominal pain and terrible pressure sent me to ER this past Sunday do I can understand what you are going through. I also get very bad Palpitations from certain foods or if I am full.
It has been a horrible few months for me compounded by the fact that on one on my ER visits they said I have possible Pulmonary Edema. I went because of pressure on my chest and I told then of the acid reflux ftom the night before.
The strange thing is I had just had a round of ECG, Echo, Stress Test and they found PVCs but other than that my heart is ok.
After they said possible Edema Iv went b on Lasix for 1 week which was a bad idea. I should have waited to see my Cardiologist first and asked for a second xray. Anyway my Cardiologist ordered another Echo and my heart appears to be ok so now have to do a CT Scan to check my arteries.
All these problems started after I had a very bad flu in Feb which sent my hypothyroidism into hyperthyroidism and had to lower my meds.
I really didn't realize that acid reflux could cause do many issues until recently or I would have taken it more seriously over the years.
kate65092 AngelsKiss
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Do u have a hernia not sure if u said or not I do have one and like u I wish I had taken more care of what I was eating all along at moment I have very little interest in food and am afraid of loosing weight also feel so tired all the time
Really wishing u well and hoping to hear how u get on
Kate
AngelsKiss kate65092
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Thanks and don't know if I have a HH...was never diagnosed and in in fact want aware of it until I started researching Gerd over the last 2 weeks.
All the best everyone...hope you all feel better.
Will keep you posted.
AK
AngelsKiss
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I am use to the tiredness because of hypothyroidism.
Just really which the Acid Reflux would go away.
Reading this board and seeing what others experienced had helped to put it into perspective.
kate65092 AngelsKiss
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As I type my tummy won't stop gurgling so I guess I'm in for another dose of diarhea I'm soooooo sick of it all also forgot to say I have constant low grade sore throat and get hoarse on and off all too scary
Talk soon
Kate
AngelsKiss kate65092
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I have tummy gurgle but no diarrhea. ..more constipation. Have you taken anything for the diarrhea?
I have a low grade sore throat so I gargle with warm salt water. Not sure it helps but I figure it can't hurt either.
Take care and hang in there.
Praying for you.
AK
torpeau AngelsKiss
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Check with your doctor, and your mileage may vary, but it may be worth a try.
AngelsKiss torpeau
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Thanks and yes I take probiotics but not very consistently. Have started again. Also user to take Acidophilus and was just thinking I should again.
AK
AngelsKiss
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How are you all doing?
Did the gastroscopy and the doctor said he didn't see anything so that great news. I am now waiting on the results os the H Pylori test.
In the meantime my stomach seems to have started healing but still have some pain and a lot of pressure which is really uncomfortable. I just have to be mindful of sticking ith good eating habits, etc.
I am hoping that once I am much better I can start to wean myself off the Pantaloc.
AK
kate65092 AngelsKiss
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I too had my endoscopy last Thursday and he said gastritis and a little inflammation but not concerned
I was relieved i am still suffering with mild sore throat and some hoarness I wish it wud all stop
Kate
AngelsKiss kate65092
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Thanks and glad to hear yours is not too bad either.
Are you sticking with a particular diet? I went off my diet because I was feeling a bit better but that was a bad idea.
Try gargling with some warm salt water to see if it helps.
Anyway hope you feel better soon...take care.
AK
kate65092 AngelsKiss
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Hi AK
Nice to hear back from u
I'm trying to stay away from acidic foods but have lots of gland and throat pain aswell as sore throat
Just hope it's not something new starting I can't tell u how sick I am if doctors scopes and scans its ongoing since last April I've spent a fortune
U say u changed ur diet I think we are not allowed do that at all things slip back to being unbearable very quickly I take slippery elm and probiotic vit e and b multivitamin every day I'm hoping all this is helping
Feel good soon and hope u keep in touch
Kate
kate65092
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Hi AK
How are u feeling hope things are good for u
I'm still pretty bad with painful glands all around my neck and face still have raw throat but my stomach is much better so I'm putting that down to probiotics which I take every day it's so good not to have burning stomach or diarhea I'm seeing my ent on Monday hopefully he will say gland pain is not serious
Wishing u well
Kate
AngelsKiss kate65092
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Glad to hear your stomach is feeling better. Mine has starated acting up again. Have the pressure in my stomach, pain and a bit of coughing. I am also having bad heart palpitations again.
I need to get back to a strict diet and not eat food not good for me 😊
Thanks fot checking in. Wishing you well too and hope you continue to improve.
Have a great weekend 😊
AK
kate65092 AngelsKiss
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Tks AK
It's nice to have someone to follow thru with sorry ur tummy is not so go hope u have luck with probiotic
I'm in south of Ireland by the way often wonder where ur at
Kate
AngelsKiss kate65092
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Thanks and I am originally from the Jamaica but live in Canada.
AK
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