Had endoscopy and all normal what next??
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Hi I had my endoscopy yesterday and must say I worried myself sick!! I opted for the sedation which didn't work so I felt everything but it was no where near as bad as I imagined. I gagged a few times and it was over in 5mins!!
However my results have come back clear which is confusing as the reflux is bad. They did take biopsies and I have to wait on the results of those but everything seemed normal.
What will the next steps be?
I am overweight so could this be causing it, on notes I have been referred back to my doctor and they above suggested lifestyle change followed by adding ranitidine as another medication I am already on 80mg of esomprazole.
Any advice is greatly appreciated
Thank you
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karen86868 Netuser1980
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JFWski Netuser1980
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rex_44766 JFWski
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JFWski rex_44766
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Barretts Netuser1980
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You'll now have to tackle the reflux. There is no medication that will do this. Omeprazole (a PPI) will just reduce the acid so reflux isn't so harmful.
Losing weight may be the best place for you to start.
Do not overfill your stomach - eat little and often. Leave at least 3 hours bewteen last meal and going to bed. Raise the head of the bed by 6 to 8 inches on blocks so gravity can help keep any remaining stomach contents in place.
Ranitidine (an H2 blocker) at night will keep acid levels suppressed during the nighttime. It's not as effective as PPIs which are powerful drugs and should be used at minimum effective dose.
claire94040 Netuser1980
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wknight Netuser1980
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Lifestyle is also really important, there are some foods I love but even on the PPI they trigger the reflux.
I also find that if I bend over a lot r position myself at certain angles it triggers my reflux, oh and tight fitting clothing really doesn't help me either.
phyllis10549 Netuser1980
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rex_44766 phyllis10549
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Netuser1980 rex_44766
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Barretts phyllis10549
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In a survey conducted last year, 64% of reflux sufferers reported constant throat clearing and 58% chronic cough.
The cough was my most prolific symptom. It would get so bad I was having coughing bouts till I practically blacked out every day and sitting up at night between 3:00 and 5:00 am coughing.
There's no medication to stop this. Some doctors think extra PPIs may help (a very small percentage report it does, but it may just be placebo) as they just reduce the acidity of the refluxate.
For me, the answer was reflux reduction surgery (fundoplication).
phyllis10549 rex_44766
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phyllis10549 Netuser1980
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phyllis10549 Netuser1980
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How old are you if I may ask. What are the complications? What are the dangers? This scares me but this is hell to go through and not a good quality of life.