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Acid Reflux & HH can it be difficult to determine

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ted41159
ted41159

Apologises for being someone else asking this question.

I ask because I recently had an endoscopy and was informed that I did have acid reflux and my stomach was inflamed but they could not tell me why. I just have to continue taking my daily dose of 30mg Lansoprozone and see what happens in the future.

What is concerning me is that even having raised my bed head I am still waking up during the night

With pains in my throat.

So could this be due to an undetected HH.

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  • richard500
    richard500 ted41159

    Posted

    Ah Acidf reflux... the curse of so many.  I had this combined with a hiatus hernia and oddly, very low platelets.  I took 30mg Lansoprozone for three months and have never had acid reflux since.  I do get "heartburn" of course but this is usually due to over indulgence and I now sort that with plain and simple bicarbonate of soda ( teaspoon in water)... no after effects and almost instant relief.  The hernia, well that's still there and when I am at my "thinest" I can just feel it poking up under the skin.... change diet, reduce booze at night and watch out with curry.  I also try NOT to bed down after any heavy food.  It's all a bit trial and error really and knowing your body.  Incidentally, when taking pain relief tablets I used to take a single Omeprazole 20mg before taking the ibuprofen or whatever. 
  • uri10066
    uri10066 ted41159

    Posted

    Hi, I'm in a similar stituation. 

    I had an endoscopy a few months ago which revealed a large hiatus hernia and mild gastritis. 

    I have a constant sore throat and I don't know why. I suspect it is because of acid reflux due to my large hiatus hernia, but I had a PH study, which showed no abnormal levels of acid in oesophagus.

    I asked my gastrologist why I have a constant sore throat and he said it could be because of bile and other stomach contents leaking into my oesophagus (not just acid). I'm due to have an impeadance study tomorrow to see if I have other reflux (not just acid). 

    Let me know if you find out why. 

    Kind Regards

    Uriel

    • ted41159
      ted41159 uri10066

      Posted

      I certainly will Uriel and good luck with your problem as well. Regards Ted
  • Glennie68
    Glennie68 ted41159

    Posted

    Hi Ted,

    I take it they have tested you for h.pylori? Also you can get relux if your lower oesphogeal sphinchter is weak - if you have a hiatus hernia it is more likely - but you can get this without the hernia issues! Have they referred you to gastroenterologist? You could ask for a manometry test and 24 hous ph test - these will tell you how much reflux you are getting - and also tells how well you swallow reflex and LOS works.

    • ted41159
      ted41159 Glennie68

      Posted

      Thanks Glennie. Yes they did a test for h pylori and told me that they hadn't found anything untoward.

      I have got to get another prescription tomorrow so I will mention what you have said to the doctor. I cannot help but think they are just trying not to spend any money.

      Thanks Ted

    • Glennie68
      Glennie68 ted41159

      Posted

      Hi Ted,

      If you can try and find out more about the endoscopy - something must have caused your stomach to be inflamed! As for the reflux - think the ph test is the only way to see how often and how much acid is being refluxed.

    • ted41159
      ted41159 Glennie68

      Posted

      Hi agn Glennie all the Consultant would tell me about the endoscopy was that my stomach is inflamed but he could not tell me why.I had to agree that the Lansoprazole had improved things and he just told me to return to my doctor if things got worse.

      Every night before i go to bed i am now taking a dose of Gaviscon but even with that I am getting mild tingling in my throat and a pain in my stomach so something must be happening.My wifes not very happy because I have even raised our bed at the head board as recommended.

      I shall make the points you told me of when I see my doctor tomorrow and I will let you know how I get on Regards Ted

       

    • ted41159
      ted41159 Glennie68

      Posted

      Hi again Glennie

      Well I went to see the doctor and not a lot happened really. Why is it that as soon as you sit down with your doctor he seems to want to get you out the door.

      After asking him the questions you suggested his response basically was no everything is OK its just something that can happen to people of your age.I am 64.So no hope for people of my age and older then when we get I'll. Because I am struggling to get a good nights sleep in addition ri the Lansop... he as now also given me Ranitidine. Which I am not happy about as its yet another drug going into my body.

      It seems to mW now that the o ly hope I have is that the drugs make life more tolerable and my condition does not get worse.If I can continue to ride my motorbike and cycle then life will not be too bad.regards Ted

    • Glennie68
      Glennie68 ted41159

      Posted

      Hi Ted,

      I think the doctors only start to listen or do more checks if the meds don't work. I started of on lansoprazole, then pantoprazole - but both had bad side effects for me - and I am on ranitidine 300mg twice a day - they aren't ideal either - but don't make me feel as bad as the PPI's. 

      I think you have to give the meds a try - it takes a while for you to feel the benefit - some people find they work a treat - for me it's not the case and I am on the waiting list for fudoplication surgery. 

      At least neither of these tablets will stop you enjoying your motorbike or cycle! :-)

       

    • ted41159
      ted41159 Glennie68

      Posted

      Thanks Glennie

      Sorry to read you had trouble with the meds and as you say they are worth a try. I hope that you dont have to wait too long for surgery.

      Regards

      Ted

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