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GERD never ends

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Aswydan
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  • joyce_01483
    joyce_01483 Aswydan

    Posted

    I know how you feel I have had the same thing for over 30yrs and still haven't found an answer, I also have terrible nausea,I also find going to the Drs a waste of time they just don't seem interested. Considering it is such a common complaint. Also I have found that the PPI tablets can cause the same symptoms as the reflux. I am at the moment waiting for an appointment to see if I am suitable for Stretta treatment but I also have a 2cm hiatus hernia so don't know if I can have it. Sorry I am not much help but it might be worth you asking your Dr about the stretta treatment it is available on the NHS but not all hospital's do it. I am lucky because I live in Merseyside and the Royal Liverpool hospital offer this treatment for reflux. Also I really want to come off the medication, I personally think they cause alot of problems when you have been on them a long time. I hope someone else will see your post and help you.

    • lorray64454
      lorray64454 joyce_01483

      Posted

      Hello I am sorry you are going through this. I had a 4cm hiatel hernia and esophagitis pretty bad. It was a grade D which is the worst kind. I took Nexium and watched what I ate but nothing helped. I had Nissen Fundoplication surgery in June and they Dr also repaired my hernia. It's the best thing I ever did. I know longer have the pain I had before. If I were you I would look into your options and Linx or NF surgery and see what would be best for you. I wish you all the best. Take care. Lorray

    • joyce_01483
      joyce_01483 lorray64454

      Posted

      I was very interested to read you had the Nissen Fundoplication op and please it is working,have you been able to come off the medication yet, and did you suffer from nausea? I have read alot about the op but have read some bad reviews also. Have you had any problems with it ?.
    • lorray64454
      lorray64454 joyce_01483

      Posted

      Hi Joyce yes I have not had to be on my meds since surgery. I was on 80 mg of Nexium 40 in the morning and 40 at night for 3 years. I know two other people that also had NF and they are also so glad they did it. I would definitely look into it. I feel there are a lot more success stories then the other way but then that's just my opinion. Best of luck and let me know if I can answer anything else. My surgeon was Dr Brian Louie in Seattle at Swedish Hospital. He did a great job. Take care. Lorray 💕

    • Aswydan
      Aswydan joyce_01483

      Posted

      Can you please share with me some more details about the treatment you are talking about"surgery" so i can check it if it's available in my region or no . Thanks alot

    • joyce_01483
      joyce_01483 lorray64454

      Posted

      Thanks for answering me, it was very good kind of you to take the trouble, well I am pleased everything has gone well for you. My drawback is I am British and believe me the NHS is not all its made out to be and privately that op is about £7.000 roughly. But once again many thanks.

    • lorray64454
      lorray64454 Aswydan

      Posted

      Hi Aswydan thank you. I hope you can get some relief soon. I had what is called the Nissen Fundoplication which is a wrap. There is a lot of information on that surgery on the internet. I know everyone is different but for me it worked well. I wish you all the best. Lorray
  • Guest
    Guest Aswydan

    Posted

    Hi .i have same problem 4 years.i take omprezol but hve reflux now.

    Do you have any allergy? Like rhinitis allergy? I find when i use piriton ( colopheniramine ) my stmoch get better.

  • joyce_01483
    joyce_01483 Aswydan

    Posted

    If you look at google and type in Stretta treatment it will explain everything in detail much better than I can. It will explain all about the procedure and what to expect afterwards.
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