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Bri
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Brianne
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Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
I think I have it and am going to the doctor this week (hopefully) . . .
Does it get diagnosed by symptoms or do they send you to a gastro doctor?
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Posted 10/9/06 9:06 PM  |
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Salason
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
I went to a gastroenterologist and he diagnosed it based on symptoms but then did a gastroscopy before putting me on nexium. They put you out for the gastroscopy so it's not bad at all.
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| Posted 10/9/06 9:08 PM |
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HollaGirl
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
Yup. I am on Nexium. Heartburn almost every day.
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| Posted 10/9/06 9:11 PM |
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Bri
I Love You to Pieces!
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
Posted by HollaGirl
Yup. I am on Nexium. Heartburn almost every day.
Did you have to have a gastroscopy too?
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| Posted 10/9/06 9:12 PM |
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Wendy
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
I didn't have the gastro-whatever-scopy ... I was having really bad heartburn, then trouble swallowing (no acid taste) and I was put on protonix. That stopped the heartburn but I still trouble swallowing, always felt like something was stuck deep in my throat and felt phelgmy and like I couldn't clear it.
I ended up going to an ENT (because now my ears were hurting too) and he diagnosed me with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease - LPRD.
Difference between GERD & LPRD:
What is the difference between GERD and LPRD?
Some people have an abnormal amount of reflux of stomach acid up through
the lower sphincters and into the esophagus. This is referred to as
GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. If the reflux makes it all the
way up through the upper sphincter and into the back of the throat, it
is called LPRD, or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease. The structures in
the throat (pharynx, larynx and lungs) are much more sensitive to
stomach acid and digestive enzymes, so smaller amounts of the reflux
into this area can result in more damage.
Anyway - GOOD LUCK!!! I suffered with symptoms for months before I finally went to the regular doctor and a few weeks before hitting the ENT and finally feeling better (he upped my protonix to 2x/day).
ETA: The ENT put a scope in my nose down to my larynx 
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| Posted 10/9/06 9:50 PM |
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SoinLove
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
DH get horrible heartburn and takes Pepcid complete. He's never actually been to a gastro doc, so I'm not certain if he has full on reflux.
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| Posted 10/9/06 9:53 PM |
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beautyq115
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
Posted by Salason
I went to a gastroenterologist and he diagnosed it based on symptoms but then did a gastroscopy before putting me on nexium. They put you out for the gastroscopy so it's not bad at all.
had same thing and so did my husband...nexium is a godsend!
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| Posted 10/9/06 10:15 PM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
I have absolutely the worst reflux. I had an endoscopy and the Dr. said he never saw an esophagus as bad as mine. I take Zegerid for it, once a day as soon as I wake up and I can't eat or drink for an hour. It works great, but if I forget the pill I am miserable all day.
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| Posted 10/9/06 11:48 PM |
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Bri
I Love You to Pieces!
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Brianne
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
Thanks all- something to look forward to
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| Posted 10/10/06 6:14 AM |
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Gertyrae
Peace out Homies!
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
BTW, your regular doctor will probably prescribe something for you based on your symptoms. If that doesn't work, you will most likely be referred to a gastroenterologist.
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| Posted 10/10/06 7:35 AM |
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Aga
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
Posted by Salason
I went to a gastroenterologist and he diagnosed it based on symptoms but then did a gastroscopy before putting me on nexium. They put you out for the gastroscopy so it's not bad at all.
same thing, but I took protonix... I stopped taking the medicine but have to watch what I eat as well as what I wear (no tight clothing for example)...
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| Posted 10/10/06 9:10 AM |
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Elbee
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
I had an upper GI done and it was diagnosed. They put me on a muscle relaxer for it and it improved. Now I try to be careful about what I eat so that I can control it without meds..
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| Posted 10/10/06 9:13 AM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
i get it on and off.
did the gastro route
had the endoscopy and was put on protonix.. it did help me a lot.
but I don't need to be on it anymore- i've been able to control the GERD with exercise and food- if I eat white foods (bagels, white bread, etc) that tends to really give it to me the worst.
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| Posted 10/10/06 9:15 AM |
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MeeshkaMich
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
i have it, went to the gastro doctor and he did an endoscopy.
I'm on aciphex. It helps a lot, not always, but thats my own fault for eating certain foods i know i shouldnt be eating.
I tried nexium and i had every side effect from it.
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| Posted 10/10/06 9:21 AM |
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Aga
hello baby Albert
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Aga
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
I tried nexium but it didnt help me at all...
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| Posted 10/10/06 9:23 AM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
I sought out the cause of my reflux with the help of my doctor and fixed that instead. I didn't like the thought of taking drugs to allow me to be irresponsible about my health and diet habits.
Haven't had a problem in a long time.
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| Posted 10/10/06 9:47 AM |
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MsMitcia
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
Posted by Aga
Posted by Salason
I went to a gastroenterologist and he diagnosed it based on symptoms but then did a gastroscopy before putting me on nexium. They put you out for the gastroscopy so it's not bad at all.
same thing, but I took protonix... I stopped taking the medicine but have to watch what I eat as well as what I wear (no tight clothing for example)...
I was on Protonix as well. It worked so well. I never felt better. I did have to have a gastroscopy, but it wasn't bad, your out cold. Just make sure someone goes with you, I went alone and for some reason got out of the cab 20 blocks away from my apt., I was alittle out of it. 
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paulandles912
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
Posted by shellybelle
i have it, went to the gastro doctor and he did an endoscopy.
I'm on aciphex. It helps a lot, not always, but thats my own fault for eating certain foods i know i shouldnt be eating.
I tried nexium and i had every side effect from it.
Same here. I've been on Protonix, Nexium and now Aciphex which is working well. I have GERD and a hiatal hernia. I get endoscopies every 3 years.
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| Posted 10/10/06 9:51 AM |
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Briannasmommy
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
my dh does and he take prvaciad i spelled it wrong
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| Posted 10/10/06 10:01 AM |
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tann22
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
i went to my regular doctor and he prescribed me
protinix. It works wonders. I take it every day if I forget
I'm misrable.
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| Posted 10/10/06 10:10 AM |
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domsmom52704
Family is everything!!!
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
I have it...Just diagnosed about a month and a half ago. I had this strange sensation of a lump in my throat for weeks. Went to an ENT and he stuck a scope up my nose and down into my throat and saw swelling of my larynx which is caused by constant acid regurg. He put me on nexium and it worked (took a few wks though) but now my ins wont cover it because it's not on the formulary so they switched me to prevacid.
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| Posted 10/10/06 12:55 PM |
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Aga
hello baby Albert
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Aga
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
Posted by domsmom52704
I have it...Just diagnosed about a month and a half ago. I had this strange sensation of a lump in my throat for weeks.
uhhh I hate that, I just want to stick my hand in my throat when this happens 
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| Posted 10/10/06 12:56 PM |
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evenedan
Need a little sunshine
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
I have it bad. I was officially diagnosed after an endoscopy. Nexium is my saving grace, it has changed my world.
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| Posted 10/10/06 1:47 PM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
Posted by Salason
I went to a gastroenterologist and he diagnosed it based on symptoms but then did a gastroscopy before putting me on nexium. They put you out for the gastroscopy so it's not bad at all.
This is what they did for my brother.
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| Posted 10/10/06 2:07 PM |
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leighla
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Re: Does anyone suffer from Acid Reflux Disease on here?
Posted by Elbee
I had an upper GI done and it was diagnosed. They put me on a muscle relaxer for it and it improved. Now I try to be careful about what I eat so that I can control it without meds..
Same exact thing here.
I haven't had a problem in a really long time.
Caffeine and acidic foods are my triggers. So is stress.
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