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carol63290
carol63290

2 years a go I had endoscopy and was told my Oesophagus was inflammed, given Omeprazole which I took when ever I felt gurgley, no other symptoms and no follow up and did not feel the need for any more tablets.  This week I received a letter for Endoscopy, I thought it was a mistake, spoke to the hospital who said I had BE!  This has never been mentioned to me ever, not happy.  GP rang me and apologised, the doctor has since left the practice.  She said Barratts was a bit more serious than an inflammed Oesophagus and wanted to get me on Omeprazole now and said I should have been on these for the past 2 years!  The Doctor wanted to know, what I know about Barratts, I replied I had a crash course on the web this morning!  Anyway I am here, what should I know?  the doctor had nothing on record of the size??  Is this something I should know?  Sorry for all the questions but I need to take control of this situation and ensure I receive a copy of all test results, so any help would be much appreiciated.

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  • Juanm
    Juanm carol63290

    Posted

    Carol I would ask your new doctor to do a new endoscopy and get up to date. I know how you feel it tooked me few months to accept Barretts, but its part of us now, just keep on going eat healthy. 

    Love from the U.S

    J.

  • mirela89892
    mirela89892 carol63290

    Posted

    hi carol. the most important is to be calm . stress is the big enemy . have to accept and to fight . there are a lot of natural remedies . maybe you have sillent reflux like me . Doctors recomend ppi for life . aloe vera gel , DGL , slippery elm , cabbage juice  are healthy and help . try to eat alkaline food to keep your PH body alkaline . no fast food ,spices , alcohol . eat small portion of meals and dont eat and drink 3 hours befor bed time . raise the bed 6 inches so acid stay down in the stomach during night . Accept this desease ,be strong and fight . meditation also help .
    • rex_44766
      rex_44766 mirela89892

      Posted

      Excellent advice. I would only add ask and keep pictures of your scope.
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