GERD/Hiatal Hernia
- I have had stomach/digestion problems for at least 7 years now, and they've gotten progressively worse. I'm now on a vegan diet, and am avoiding coffee, chocolate, acidic fruits & vegetables, etc; I hadn't heard until recently that hot foods could set it off too! I'll have to start eating warm & cold foods and see if that helps. Anyways, I was recently diagnosed with a "small" hiatal hernia (whatever that means) but the doc said it's probably not related to my symptoms. I think he's wrong so I'm getting a second opinion. He has me taking Prilosec OTC for 6 weeks--I'm on day 5 and so far nothing has changed, but hopefully it will get better. A lot of people have mentioned losing weight but I've actually gained weight; probably due to the gluten free diet i tried for 2 months, which didn't help at all. Also, someone mentioned high-fructose corn syrup being an aggravater; I've noticed that pretty much all processed foods upset me; thinking about going all organic and eating just veggies.
- —Guest Lexers
invasive surgery
- I had a hiatal hernia for years but it gradually got worse. I had to have the old-fashioned invasive surgery rather than laparascopic surgery. It is called Nissen Fundoplication. I had my surgery about six weeks ago and so far everything seems to be OK.
- —Guest paul foulkes
misunderestood / told i was bi -polar
- I'm 4'8" tall , yeah I never grew! I'm 40 now n have become very sick , throwing up bile , waking up feeling drunk and developing sores on my body that I didn't know where they came from and would not heal. 7 yrs ago my stomach became so large when I ate anything I didn't know what to think , thought ok must b lactose intolerant, then in the past year anything I ate made my stomach blow up. I was in such excruciating pain everyday that I used pain killers and w that they made me not hungry, so I didn't eat, so then my stomach didn't hurt or blow up. but that didn't even work anymore, I finally went to a GI dr. and asked her to please help me that there was def something wrong. 1st came the constipation part , then finally today I had my endoscopy , diagnosed hiatal hernia , along with finding from my fam dr, I'm borderline diabetic n have extremely high blood pressure. So now I know why when I was a child taking a shower I could never see my feet.
- —andrealll
Endoscopy for celiac disease
- After my endoscopy for celiac disease (Negative) I was diagnosed with gastritis and hiatal hernia. I went on the anti reflux diet, lost 9 pounds and had lowered blood pressure . Yay! feel better on over the counter meds and not eating several hours prior to bedtime.
- —Guest Guest gerd
Hiatal Hernia
- Hi,I am 55 this year 2011. Was pretty active since 47 year old in jogging basically. Realized Chest Tightness in early 2008 and as time passed by, it got from bad to worst. Meaning that I am feeling heart burn almost the entire day. Could never have a good sleep, because I am awaken by the heart burn throughout my sleep. Eventually, I was diagnosed with " Chronic GERD", simply it burns up to my throat. Now, my throat is very sensitive to spicy, hot food and hot drink. There were time. I accidentally consume hot drink. My throat will suffer from chronic burning sensation for a few days.Did a few scope of my throat and confirmed there were redness which is an acid burnt sign. So, I had my 1st Endoscopy on April 2009 and on October 2009 I had a Endoscopy Bravo Test. Having slept elevated these days at almost 45 degrees. It improves a great deal,but I still experience chest tightness n throat burnt that causes me 2 wake up early. 2day, my 3rd Endoscopy confirms " Hiatal Hernis". What to do next????????
- —Guest Francis Toh
hihatus hernia
- I have a hiatal hernia for 8 years. My problem is my eating habits. I try to wait 2 to 3 hours before bed nothing in your stomach . I have had the same problem, hard to eat, feels like something struck in your throat, or chest. The worst part of it is waiting to burp. Now I eat right and I take low sac 20 for acid and ranitidine before bed. I also take lorazepam to calm me down . And when u r having trouble with a feeling in your throat suck on a lifesaver.
- —Guest Goody
hiatial hernia/gered
- I was diagnosed over 5 years ago , was told that I needed surgery , I delayed it, now 5 years later my hernia is now 10 cm and the same dr that wanted to do surgery back than said it is fine...grrrrrr has any one had the surgery and is a 10cm hernia that large?
- —Guest louise
GERD, hernia, H. plyori, and gastritis
- Hi Everyone, After childbirth, I gained several pounds which added to the problem of acid reflux I had off and on during pregnancy. For about 9 years, I suffered every night and finally had enough after waking with a sore throat every day due to vomiting acid into my mouth. I went in for an endoscopy which found the hernia, gastritis, an ulcer, and that I was positive for H. pylori. I took the massive amounts of antibiotics and Prevacid (Prevpac). I thought that it would cure it and I would feel better. I did feel better, and the Prevacid worked miracles...but after I went off of it, the symptoms returned about two weeks later. I don't feel like they are as bad, but they are still there! I'm taking an acid reducer, because I'm trying to get rid of the Costco bulk that I bought and then I'm going to buy the Prevacid again. I feel like I'm just going to have to live with it for now!
- —Guest Shelley
read this book
- I was diagnosed with acid reflux and hiatal hernia 10 years ago, and was put on aciflux, and then protonix. I struggled with my weight like never before in my life. A friend gave me the book, Why Stomach Acid is Good for You. I went off the protonix the day after I started reading. I dropped 20 pounds in 3 months. The protonix was keeping me fat. It was hard the first few weeks, but you learn what bothers you and what does not. Vegetables seem soothing, carrot juice in particular. Almost all of my heartburn is gone, and when my hiatal hernia bothers me, it is usually explained by something I ate, or what time I ate. I do not eat with out a big glass of water to wash down every bite. Everyone on acid medication, even tums, should read this book so you know what you are doing to your body. My Dr had told me that i would be on protonix for the rest of my life. When I first went off, I got heartburn from water!! I takes a little time to heal, but boy do I feel better now!
- —Guest Cece
hooter
- I was 37 when diagnosed after 2 months of suffering pain that would radiate across my chest and back and into my shoulder and in my throat. Also felt like I had a lump in my throat. I am managing my symptoms with nexium and change in diet, and chewing food thoroughly and eating slowly. My husband made a ramp for the mattress on our bed so it is raised at least 5 inches. I still get symptoms if I eat or drink the wrong thing and if I do to much at work, Can't seem to lose any weight, even though I basically eat a fat free diet and exercise 5-6 times a week for a minimum of 45mins each day, I hate that I cannot drink anymore as my job is physically hard . The diet sucks and is soooo boring I hate having this condition.
- —Guest hooter
Lactose Intolerance
- It appears we have gone through extensive waits while our doctors find a diagnosis. After I found out I had a hiatal hernia and was lactose intolerant, I changed my diet immediately. Only to find that my symptoms returned. My G .I. Doctor told me to check my food labels for High Fructose Corn Syrup. Apparently, many of us who are lactose Intolerant cannot digest High Fructose Corn Syrup. Amazing how many food contain this stuff!
- —Guest Teri
Just found out
- Hi. I have been having tightness in chest, sore throat, no major problems swallowing. I have been diagnosed Post Nasal drip and Hiatal Hernia. I am not regurgitating. luckily, but I am now afraid of the future complications.
- —Nemesis1971
How get rid of this?
- I was caught in a bad chemical environment, along with a job loss and divorce. Tough toenails, eh? Well, finally told GERD, then after endoscope, barium, a large Hiatal Hernia. Limited menu and hard to swallow. Supposed to see a neurologist - why?? I'm a senior! Mind and memory very good, walk 1-2 miles/day but lost 45 lbs. and the beat goes on. Nexium helps and Doc says 2 a day but can't afford. So figuring out triggers, trying. We shall overcome- good luck to all. It might all be stress, my diagnosis..
- —Guest m.Joe
mrs
- I Have been having trouble swallowing most food. Pain, choking, hiccups and vomiting. Sometimes I am afraid to eat, especially when out with others. God bless all of you who experience this.
- —Guest margaret
Hiatal, Gerd, heartburn, reflux etc etc
- This is in response to all of you that have this horrible gastrointestinal disorder. I do sympathize with you all. No matter what I eat it results in my regurgitating my food to the point where I am afraid to go to sleep at night for fear that I may choke in my sleep. The belching and burning to the point that makes me feel like my insides are set on fire. Medication does not help and tums and rolaids have become a joke to take. The feeling like you need to open your pants after eating because your belly is so bloated can happen even after a small meal. It feels like your stomach is being pushed from the inside out and wants to pop like a balloon. I too wss diagnosed with hiatal hernia and gastritis but this is becoming absolutely insane. Good Luck to you all who suffer with this horrible inconvienence of a disorder...
- —Guest Laurie C
