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Medical Conditions GERD / Heartburn Problems, Anyone suffering this too?

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alicia
post Nov 13 2015, 10:24 PM

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I'm a very serious gerd sufferer for at least 3 years. Was on nexium 40mg or pariet 40mg with ganaton daily.

My gerd was so bad until I would suddenly vomit and have to be admitted for few days. It happen few months once.

I went through surgery and the reason because it starts affecting my throat. It was so severe that I was attended by a respiratory specialist that couldn't do much as the acid kept coming up. I was on double maximum dose of nexium but it still couldn't help.

I even went to Singapore to seek treatment as my uncle is a doctor in SGH but yet I still suffered

Luckily my doctor doesn't give up on me. Few gastro that I've consulted already giving up. Just lucky that its been fully cure and I'm happy that at least its a year now I'm still gerd free. However, I still see my Dr at least few months once to follow up.



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post Nov 14 2015, 08:29 PM

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QUOTE(stormaker @ Nov 13 2015, 10:43 PM)
I couldn't imagine how suffer you 're in that 3 years, but glad to hear that u're finally gerd free.

May I know what surgery u went through ? And do u mean the surgery cured ur gerd ?

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I went for fundoplication and hiatus hernia repair. Yes, the surgery cured my gerd.

I was an extreme case. I've refrained from a lot of food that can trigger gerd but it just couldn't help. No coffee, spicy food etc for 3 years. And the cost of medication are getting higher as well. One box of nexium/pariet only for 1 week and on top of that I'm taking Ganaton and probiotics.

I'm glad that I really did the surgery as it was getting extremely bad and now, I can take whatever I want including coffee.

Whatever remedy that everyone said help, I've tried but it just couldn't work for me.
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post Nov 14 2015, 08:33 PM

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QUOTE(johnseamus @ Nov 13 2015, 04:25 PM)
Sounds serious bro , have you consulted a gastro specialist before?

Seems like its really hard to find a good doc for gerd. i went to see 2 gastro before and they don't seem to care much although i'm in pain. Most doc just tells me this is 'nothing serious' and dont worry about it just take the pills. If you guys know any good doc pls recommend to us smile.gif
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I was lucky that I found a really caring Doctor. I've also seen a few and had bad experience. Support and encouragement from the dr is really important.
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post Feb 29 2016, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(Py80 @ Feb 29 2016, 01:30 AM)
I'm not sure is anyone is still following this or maybe everyone has cured their GERD, but in case anyone else comes across this post, I would like to contribute from a professional point of view.

GERD can be associated with dietary patterns and food types to some degree. It is also a condition that is known to fluctuate with anxiety or stress. It's basically a condition where there is reflux from the stomach into the oesophagus. It is usually stomach acid - which is why PPIs work. In some cases it may be bilious or liquid/food contents, which is why some they don't respond to PPI very well. Other medications may be useful for this group of people.

I notice that some of the forum members have mentioned persistent severe GERD symptoms, or GERD that is dependant on PPI usage long term. Many GPs and even some gastroenterologist will just tell you to take the medications long term and live with it. I know that this is not a solution for some people, particularly younger patients where they will have to take medications for decades or limit their lifestyle.

Assuming the symptoms are not caused by something else, this group of people may be suitable for minor surgery to treat their GERD. The results are very good actually. Obviously prior to this, further tests need to be done to confirm the GERD... you'll be surprised how many people actually have functional GERD (no actual reflux even though they feel the symptoms).

If there are any questions I will try to answer them here. Please don't PM as I think everyone should benefit from the questions and answers.

p/s: all this is assuming GERD is the right diagnosis. There are many other causes of chest and stomach discomfort.
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I agree with you. I myself is an example of someone suffers severe GERD and the best decision that I've ever made is to go for surgery. Of course, the vital part is that you have to get the right surgeon as well to ensure that you enjoy the benefit of GERD free.
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post Feb 29 2016, 06:04 PM

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QUOTE(Py80 @ Feb 29 2016, 05:54 PM)
Hi Alicia,

Good to hear you are doing well.

Did you have your oesophageal manometry and pH testing done prior to surgery ?
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Yes, its a MUST test esp manometry according to my surgeon. If the esophagus is not strong enough, he won't do the surgery for me.

As for the pH test, did it trice. Once is off medication & the other is while ON medication to confirm the acid level. Even with medication, my acid level is still very high during the 48hrs of the test.

Third time, is I went and see a professor who was giving me all negative comments & I did one with double dose medication.
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