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I have been diagnosed with a sliding hiatal hernia and I've been miserable

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kaelyn59639
kaelyn59639

I'm a 20 year old female. I have had acid reflux for about 5-6 years now, been on a number of medications. My symptoms slowly starting getting worse and worse. I had been having trouble swallowing (along with other symptoms) for about 6 months before I told my doctor. I also have taken numerous tests such as a gastric empty twice, 3 endoscopies, barium, CT, and many others. Just recently I was diagnosed with a sliding hiatal hernia. And just a couple days ago I had intense pain in my chest, a burning sensation, nausea, and a lump in my throat I couldn't swallow. Now it hurts every time I eat and for about 2 hours after I eat, I'm tired all the time, I'm getting depressed, I have weight loss, a burning sensation still, and chest tightness. Since I have been diagnosed, my doctor has tried almost everything. I have been on a very strict diet for about a year now, I have elevated my bed, don't eat large meals, don't lift anything heavy, and others while taking about 4 medications but my symptoms are not improving. I can't live like this for the rest of my life, but there are complications with the surgery. I don't know if I should get the surgery or not..? If anyone has had the surgery and is near my age is love to hear how it went and if it improved you conditions at all.

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  • Taff1234
    Taff1234 kaelyn59639

    Posted

    I have a sliding hiatal hernia too, but up to now it doesn’t cause me too much bother.
  • Carole321
    Carole321 kaelyn59639

    Posted

    Hello, I also have a sliding hiatal hernia & acute IBS. Was diagnosed a year ago. One thing I found that really helped was eating two/3 apples a day, seeds included. I also try to eat very small portions and I barely use oil and spices to cook my food. I boil everything. I avoid cheese too. I hope this helps. Also, try district yourself as much as possible. Stay busy and happy. I've been pain free for about 2 months now. Good luck & let me know how it goes with the apples. Also, been off nexium 40mg & gaviscon for a month.

    • kaelyn59639
      kaelyn59639 Carole321

      Posted

      Thanks Carole, I've been following a strict diet of no fat, no fried foods, or anything of that sort. I also have IBS. I haven't tried eating more apples. What kind? Because I know granny smith apples are a little more acidic than others.

    • Tammyshernia
      Tammyshernia kaelyn59639

      Posted

      My hernia was 8 in wide and my WHOLE STOMACH WAS PUSHED INTO MY CHEST IT WAS CALLED A Paraesophageal hernia it was a horrible surgery but you will be fine just make sure you go to a dr that has already don’t gernia don’t get go to a surgeon you have to find a specialist in the digestive system ...the hernia I had only 5% of the population has had it it was a very expensive surgery but I would do it all over with my surgeon...the pain your saying you have is the same that I had it is it was unbearable do your homework with your doc look them up in your area and read about what people say about him ....I am now fine I’m like a new person
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