Stomach/reflux problems, so confused and worried
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I've had acid reflux for at least the last couple of months and went to the doctor first about six weeks ago because of the awful burning feeling in my throat and mouth, and the dreadful taste/smell that went with it. I honestly felt I would be breathing fire before long. I also have a huge stomach after eating, and most of the time now (I am of slim build), and have bowel movements that are not normal for me, ie they are more often and very soft/loose (not diarrhoea), though the colour is about the same I think. I don't have any stomach pain at all. The doctor put me on Omeprazole, Domperidone and Gaviscon for suspected gastritis and said I needed an endoscopy at my age (I am 59/f). It is booked for two weeks from now, but I am too scared to go for it and will probably cancel. I am in Asia and went to see one last week to "help put my mind at rest". It put the fear of god into me instead, they don't even use sedatives, just a lidocaine spray and the endoscope looks like a garden hose! Anyway, after two weeks on the meds I was practically living on the toilet and so stopped taking them. I think the Domperidone is responsible. Now I am just taking Gaviscon after meals and am not too bad so far with reflux, but I feel terrible all the time and the burning in my mouth is still there, though probably not as severe as before. The doctor told me at the appointment to eat regular meals and drink plenty of milk. I have been looking up gastritis and it seems to me the probable cause is h.pylori? Why must they do an endoscopy? Can't they just treat me for h.pylori and see if things improve? The doctor said he doesn't suspect an ulcer as I have no pain, so what is he doing it for - is there a risk of cancer for example? Now I don't know what to do. I am too scared to go for the endoscopy and too scared not to do anything. What could the problem be??
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I feel your fear of the Endoscopy. I have had Acid Reflux/Gerd for about 10 years now and take 2 Rantidine 150 Tablets per day for it. I've never been for any check up's. When I seen a different doctor once she cut my tablets down and said I would need an endoscopy done but that was the last time I went to see her again as I have a major fear of having it done. I have anxiety and don't even like dentists visits nevermind a camera down there, although I hear mixed things about it, some people don't remember having it done and some do. Could you not possibly get a Barrium Meal done instead if it is the Reflux causing the issue? It's strange they tell you to drink Milk also as I read Milk causes the stomach to produce more Acid. You could ask your doctor to be tested for H.Pylori, I've never had that done, I think these old school doctors are not so clued up on it. You can get tested for it by a simple blood test or breath test.
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i have had acid reflux and an endoscopy.
Omeprazole had no positive effect. I was in them for 6months. I went to Doctor and he says stay on them. I said why on earth should I they are not working. He said stay on them. I waked out abruptly. I have found that Doctors never try something natural. Their training virtually bans it! They cannot think outside the box. Many seem to forget their sworn oath!!
Anyway I went home and started daily taking diluted apply cyder vinegar once a day. It is the absolute truth that after 5 days I had no more reflux. I have never had it since and I am now 18 month down the line. Previous to the cyder vinegar I had bad reflux and coughed and coughed..for England ..for 2 years. It must be worth you trying it and it has a positive effect on the stomach and intestinal tract. It won't harm you. Remember none of us on here are professional
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Post your results please. Many on here will be interested. Maybe I was just a lucky one?!
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I didn't accurately measure my doses. But say a half egg cupful diluted
at 3:1 with water. If too strong for you make it 4:1 or whatever you are comfortable with.
i drank it in the morning. Time when I did this was not related to a meal
time. I used organic cyder vinegar.
For different reasons than for acid reflux I now, before I eat anything I take fresh lemon juice and olive oil mixed. Maybe three table spoonfuls. Later Intake a tablespoon of coconut oil and gold tibia my mouth and swish for 5mins....then swallow. All this as an aid to better mouth and gut health. It's all easy to do so I don't mind the tastes!!
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