Anyone ever had Esophagitis? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

Outlaw1979 · 07-31-2006, 02:13 AM

I was wondering if anyone here has ever had Esophagitis or any type of damage come up during a egd??Looking for some help here??

Outlaw1979 · 07-31-2006, 04:48 PM

Anyone had even damage before??

dluphil · 08-02-2006, 01:15 PM

I had egd for many years and it developed into Barret's Esophagus. About three years ago I had an esophogeal-gastrectomy. (Removal of most of esophagus and a portion of my stomach.)

If there is any way to avoid such surgery, I strongly recommend it. I nearly died of infection which required emergency surgery. Then there is the pain and extended recovery period. Pure hell. Frankly, if I had to do it over again, I would just risk it.

I don't know if this helps any or not, but do get the egd's as recommeded and get second opinions for any procedure approaching surgery.

Good luck.
Dennis

mskubic · 08-02-2006, 01:42 PM

Outlaw

Do you have esophagitis I read your other posts which only mention a small erosion.

Outlaw1979 · 08-02-2006, 04:19 PM

Well I figured esphoagitis was the same as having one 5mm erosion..There going to rescope me in 6 months,which is now 3 months..Im just worried because my first scope showed no damage than this one did,and I dont want it to be Barrett's