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Hi I e been diagnosed with Barrett's oesophagus and wld like to talk to others with same

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Bellahiggs
Bellahiggs

Wld like to talk to others with barretts

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  • Barretts
    Barretts Bellahiggs

    Posted

    Happy to help.

    I'm chairman of patient support charity, Barrrett's Wessexfor anyone concerned about Barrett's Oesophagus (or any acid reflux related problems) in Southampton, Wessex and beyond.

    Visit www BarrettsWessex org uk (usually linked on the right of ths page), where you'll find contact details, forum etc.

  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname Bellahiggs

    Posted

    Hi,

    Barretts is a precancerous warning.

    If you follow with your gastroenterologist on a regular basis and have endoscopies as needed...IT IS VERY UNLIKELY that you will develope cancer.

    Keep your chin up and breathe

  • Buddyrhonda1965
    Buddyrhonda1965 Bellahiggs

    Posted

    I have Barretts and would be glad to corespond with you.
    • Buddyrhonda1965
      Buddyrhonda1965 ihavenonickname

      Posted

      Yes. Barretts is in it's non-cancerous state. I had constant heartburn and nausea for a few years before diagnosed. I just figured it was part of getting older, so never even mentioned it to my doctor. About 5 years ago,I mentioned to the doctor about always feeling something in my throat..even though I hadn't ate anything. The scope was done and a couple of things removed. The surgeon said I had Barrett's, Accute Peptic Ulcer,GERD,Gastritis, Peripheral vascular Disease.   I am supposed to have Nissan Fundoplication in January.

    • Barretts
      Barretts Buddyrhonda1965

      Posted

      Sounds very familiar.

      I suffered with acid reflux all my life and didn't go to the doctor until I passed a kidney stone (25 years ago). Follow up investigations discovered the Barrett's.

      I had a fundoplication in 2008. Best thing I ever did. Hope yours goes well.

       

    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname Buddyrhonda1965

      Posted

      So sorry, my wishes are for a successful surgery.

      A physician can only give us full care if we are forthcoming with out complete history.

      hugs

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