Update on my LPR
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I have had globus and LPR for approx 5 months now.
I am working on my anxiety and was prescribed Pantoprazole by ent.
After 3 months i noticed no difference in the reflux symptoms and in fact began to experience stomach discomfort.The consultant dismissed this, just over a week ago i stopped the pantoprazole after discussing with the GP. I do think my symptoms have improved, i no longer get the trapped wind pressure feeling every day and i have actualy had a full day with no symptoms at all. i have also had several bad days but no worse than when i took the tablets.
Today i have had my oesophagus examined under a GA, all is clear apart from the reflux.
I am very relieved its done and need to work on reducing the LPR.
The consultant is the most uncommunicative man i have ever met, he has discharged me and just told me to take the pantoprazole.
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debbie75601 shelley30084
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peter361 debbie75601
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Barretts debbie75601
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Although they may not reduce your reflux, by reducing acid they make it less dangerous and they may prevent the development of cancer.
Zantac is an H2 blocker - not quite as good as a PPI.
debbie75601 Barretts
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shelley30084 peter361
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shelley30084 Barretts
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shelley30084 debbie75601
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sirivinay1786 Barretts
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Zantac works better for me than any PPI! I have so many side effects from PPI, like bloating and i can burp undigested food hours later and it also causes constipation, although it reduces acid. Zantac gives me none of those side effects plus effectively controls the reflux, although mine may be much milder compared to others in this forum.
papote53 shelley30084
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shelley30084 papote53
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papote53 shelley30084
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peter361 shelley30084
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I felt like I was utterly insignificant when I saw the consultant as if he thought I was stupid to have such a silly complaint. Very dismissive.
shelley30084 peter361
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I really appreciate that he's checked out my oesophagus but trying to get info from him was like getting blood out of a stone.
He came across as arrogant and i dont thik e likes patients when they are awake at all !
papote53 shelley30084
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Actually, no medication is good for you unless you have no other option.
Barretts papote53
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papote53 Barretts
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shelley30084 papote53
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