Got my results today - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

Lexijones99 · 06-06-2006, 06:21 PM

The doctor said the barium swallow didn't show anything. He said based on my symptoms I have reflux. He told me to double up on my Prilosec and raise my my bed 4-6". When I described more of my symptoms he said it sounds like a hiatal hernia, even though the UGI didn't show it. I have to go back in 4 weeks and if the symptoms persist, he's sending me for an endoscopy.

taape · 06-06-2006, 06:53 PM

What does the barium swallow test supposed to diagnose. Is it better to have that before an Endoscopy? I'm glad you got that test over with and I hope you feel better soon.

Lexijones99 · 06-06-2006, 07:08 PM

I have no idea if it's better or not. This is the first time I've ever had to do any of this. I guess it's the more non-invasive test. My doctor told me it shows any pockets in your esophagus and it's supposed to show any hiatal hernias. I don't know if there is anything else they can see with the barium swallow.

moesciphish · 06-07-2006, 03:30 PM

Some say barium swallow is pretty much worthless... if you really have that much pain.. go for the endo...it's the MRI of upper gastro problems