Hiatus Hernia advice needed

I also have a hiatus hernia - seems it is quite a common complaint. Even my doctor had it. I also haveBarrett's Oesophagus.

Pariet has been marvellous for dealing with the reflux symptoms over the years.

Last week I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome & am looking at what specific food groups are not being absorbed, as well as taking Digestive enzymes & probiotics.

My GP believes the hiatus hernia reflux condition needs to be treated with drugs for the rest of my life. I have recently seen a naturopath who thinks my conditions should be able to be sorted with both eating suitable foods with the addition of health supplements.

The IBS is all only in the early stages for me so there seems to be many alternative solutions.

Would not suggest surgery of any description & this has never been mentioned to me.

Patience is the best attribute, as well as trying lots of different alternative approaches.

I have had 4 endoscopies now as they need to check on the Barrett's to see that it is not progressing into cancer.

Good luck

Kimberley

I have an Hiatus Hernia two and have been suffering from unexplained weight loss. All my tests (Abdomen CT and ultrasound, colonoscopy, Endoscopy, X-ray,s bloods etc etc) have been normal except for the hernia and small erosions in my oesophogues.

Anyway you say you are having problems absorbing certain foods? I have been loosing weight for no reason and it appears that the probably cause is poor absorption of nutrients. Have you lost weight due to this?

Also, any joy in finding what food don't absorb very well? My digestive tract doesn't seem to work right at the moment.

I am also suffering from a lot of white foamy acidic saliva which I am convinced is related to the hernia (My doc as just changed my Medication from Omeprozole to pantoprazole, and said to try it for a month. I did double my omeprazole dose for a week and my saliva did improve for a while but it is now back to normal.

Do any of these problems sound familiar?

Thanks

Derek

I was diagnosed with hiatus hernia and heliobactorpylori plus gastritis and was cleared of the last two and felt fine.I was already on omeprezole as I had been put on due to being prescibed carbemazapine and 3 x 400mg iboprufen a day so this was to protect my stomach.

I have now been on the omeprezole for two years and more recently taking anti nausea tablets.I have no idea where the continual nausea has come from as it used to be mild and intermittent. I feel ill with nausea dizziness and acid in my mouth all day everyday. I have collapsed with the acid coming through my nose it is rampant. I can not increase the omeprezole as when I do i have more stomach pains and gagging and headaches.My insides race due to the laxatives and anti nausea tablets. I have been in hospital and told not the hernia not the gall stones. I also have asthma and MS. It is affecting my life big time I can not go out and dread the MS kicking in as it will due to the stress and inablilty to control this. I was offered a new oral drug for my MS but because of all this can't do it.

I am currently not taking medication, as I have got a repeat endoscopy in just over a week and the doc wants to check for H Pylori.

Have you tried any other PPI's? I have tried lansaprozole and pantroprozole, none work to good. I just want my saliva back to normal.

I would of thought that if your gastris and H Pylori were cleared the PPi's would work.

I have been told that PPI's do not work for everyone. So looks like we are in the same boat.

Let me know if you find a PPI that works, and I will do the same if I find an answer.

I have a friend who just got into bad eating habits and not breathing well, once I got her to eat slowly, chew well so the saliva has time to do its job, and sit up properly while eating and do deep breathing exercises after the meal, the problem which she was taking all sorts for went away.

My sister was in agony several times before I knew she had a problem. Same thing. She was stressed, not eating properly and shallow breathing. She has not had a problem since doing the above. Others who have had the problem longer may need more help but would suggest digestive enzymes, artichoke tablets or fennel.

Obviously

If you are taking other medications ask about contra indicators

Thanks for the replies Tiny T and Derek. Much appreciated. I do take a probiotic,cod liver oil vit D,I have dried liquorice dgl and charcoal. I do deep breathing and have relaxation tapes. I sleep up right on a reading pillow which is damaging my neck. My diet is healthy when I do eat I have lost a lot of weight. I try and walk round the block and have a little chair cycle if I can't..

I have increased my omeprezole to two a day in the hope it will get rid of the swilling acid. I do know I feel lousey on two.Plus the metaclampromide plus the laxatives.This is actually a new development had it now for ten days previously had it for two and have weeks then stopped for a couple of days and now back.

Feeling very tired could just go asleep,nausous,dizzy and light headed can't concentrate.

Just to mention that at the moment I am chewing gum which keeps the mouth acid at bay. Make sure you get orbit as this is approved by dentists.

I moved house & joined the new surgery, ( I didn't move to get better health care, my job was the reason) thought i'm going to see my new GP & get this sorted once & for all.....Explained my problem that the acid was relentless, it was keeping me awake, it was affecting my job because I was always so tired . He put me on a new repeat prescription of Lanzoprazole 30mg & within a week I could feel the difference I felt so different in myself, I was sleeping again etc.

There have been lot's of things I've had to cut out...the worst for me was giving up my morning cup of tea, yes if you are suffering badly, go without a cuppa for 3 day's & you will notice the difference, green leaf & veg have been a big problem too , it's surprising what you do have to cut out & sadly it is all trial & error, it pay's to keep a log book/diary of what you are having & how it affects you.

I've been on this same medication now for about 5/6 years & it's very rare I have problems, I can pretty much eat anything, including hot, spicy foods, but forget the citrus stuff, ketchup, certain salad products. If I do eat the wrong stuff, I soon know it...when the ol' dreaded lump in the throat flares up it's ugly head, & I learn very quickly it's things too avoid . Alcohol is another one sadly cut it out, don't get me wrong, I loved a glass of wine with dinner...but it's had to go & I do feel better for it.

If your symptoms aren't improving, it is so important to go back to your GP, if your having no luck try a different GP at your surgery.

But the biggest offender for me was tea. It does get easier & you do learn to adapt, but sadly you have to be patient, easier said than done I know. I hope this helps a little, I know the frustration but it does get better.