ccelindano1
06-08-2008, 08:20 PM
Hi everyone, i wonder if anyone can help me relate to these symptoms.. i had a scope a year ago which was normal, reflux was found.. but ever since then things have got worse, i keep getting this liquid feeling in my chest after meals, constant trapped burps.. even on empty stomach, an ill feeling especially when waking up.. this liquid feeling i don't know what it is, even if i have something light i have it, its worrying me its as if i am not digesting my food properly and it stays in the chest area, someone please help if anyone can relate to what this liquid feeling is.
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ccelindano1
06-09-2008, 02:45 PM
please someone reply i am really worried about this.
CindyinAtl
06-09-2008, 08:12 PM
Can you explain more about what you mean by 'liquid feeling'? Do you feel like something is sloshing around?
TEdds83
06-09-2008, 09:30 PM
Hi there! Sorry about your liquid feeling. I haven't had that. That is a new one to me. But it doesn't mean it hasn't happened to someone. Have you had the doctor go in and look? I would press for more testing. Don't let it go. Don't be afraid. You will find an answer. Right there with ya. I am suffering from reflux too.:angel:
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ccelindano1
06-09-2008, 09:40 PM
ok i will explain this the best way i can! basically every time i eat, it does not have to be much, i don't get the burning so much, like heartburn or acid in my throat.. that bad taste! i get behind my chest where the oesphigus is a refluxed liquid feeling, a feeling of fluid basically that doesnt seem to be digested properly.. alot of trapped wind in my chest alot of burping.. stuck burps.. then in a couple of hours the fluid thing goes, the fluid feeling is basically.. when you bend downwards and you burp your food comes up! do you get me now? and liquid comes out of your throat, thats what i am getting.. this is the best way i can explain this.. i hope now its clearer and someone who also gets this can talk with me about it, thankyou.
MountainReader
06-10-2008, 01:15 AM
My endoscopy came up completely normal. I have also had a 24 hr PH, a Modified Barium Swallow and an Esophagram which all showed significant reflux. All the scope confirmed was that the esophagus isn't damaged yet.
If you are really concerned about the acid, I would inquire for further testing so you know for sure what you are dealing with.
If you are really concerned about the acid, I would inquire for further testing so you know for sure what you are dealing with.
ccelindano1
06-10-2008, 08:46 AM
please someone reply.
rush_rulz
06-10-2008, 10:59 AM
Hi ccelindano1,
I have heard others (not on this board, in person) speak to what you are describing somewhat. They feel as if their food does not digest all the way, and that there is a slushy/squishy feeling in their chest/stomach.
Is yours more in the throat?
Can you tell me more about it, as in when you say, take a deep breath when this is going on, do you hear a sort of "gurgling" sound, as if you are chocking on water going down your throat?
I have heard others (not on this board, in person) speak to what you are describing somewhat. They feel as if their food does not digest all the way, and that there is a slushy/squishy feeling in their chest/stomach.
Is yours more in the throat?
Can you tell me more about it, as in when you say, take a deep breath when this is going on, do you hear a sort of "gurgling" sound, as if you are chocking on water going down your throat?
ccelindano1
06-10-2008, 01:01 PM
Hi yes it somewhat feels like there is a slushy/squishy feeling in their chest/stomach. mostly the chest, which rises up to my throat and remains their, and if i bend down and try to burp or burp the liquid/fluid comes out! do you understand now? its so hard to describe but i call it a fluid feeling.. it usually comes after i eat.. it used to be after i ate a big meal, now it comes after every meal.. its bothering me so much, the wierd thing i have not got heartburn or acid indigestion.. just this feeling, and trapped air in my chest.. especially after i eat, i burp for hours.. my burps feel stuck its as if i don't digest my food properly.. this is effecting my bowls to i always seem to get pain in my abdomanan area before i go toilet.. do you know now about this feeling and what this is? its nothing serious is it? i have had a scope a year ago but that was a year ago they found reflux but now this has got worse.
ccelindano1
06-10-2008, 05:27 PM
can someone please reply, its also everytime i eat.. i get the food come back up.. so thats where i feel the liquid feeling.. then i burp and food comes out of my mouth.
TEdds83
06-10-2008, 07:51 PM
Hello again! I think it is time you get checked out further. See a doctor that specializes in this. That would be best. You don't want to let it go. Expecially when it is worse, but please try not to worry, That only makes things worse. I know it's easier said than done.:angel:
ccelindano1
06-10-2008, 08:26 PM
yeh thats what i will do, thanks, do you have any idea about how i described this as to what it could be? i described it the best way i could, please write back.
AddySarah
06-10-2008, 08:51 PM
Hi CcElindano1, I can very much relate to your symptoms. I have the same problems you do. You and I have achalasia, an esophageal motor disorder. Achalasia, also known as esophageal achalasia, cardiospasm, dyssynergia esophagus, and esophageal aperistalsis, is an esophageal motility disorder, a disease in which normal movement of the muscles in the esophagus is disturbed. It is characterized by dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), chest pain and regurgitation. The peristalsis process which occurs after swallowing is not functioning properly. It is slowed, and intermittent, and food and / or liquids stay up in the chest area much longer than normal after swallowing. And travel thru the esophagus may be slow and even painful.
The main symptom in esophageal motor disorders is dysphagia. This is most typical of patients. It may start with having trouble getting the solid foods down. As the disease progresses, patients avoid meat but continue to report difficulty with leafy vegetables, bread, pastas and frequently liquids. Symptoms are aggravated by hasty eating or emotional upset. Patients learn to eat slowly and use certain maneuvers such as arching the back or raising the arms to ease progression of the food or liquid bolus. "Washing foods down" with liquids is often ineffective and relief is only obtained by belching and regurgitation of undigested food or liquids. The process may become so embarrassing that patients avoid eating in public.
I hope this helps.. Look up achalasia on the internet. I know how annoying, uncomfortable, and even painful this disorder can be.
The main symptom in esophageal motor disorders is dysphagia. This is most typical of patients. It may start with having trouble getting the solid foods down. As the disease progresses, patients avoid meat but continue to report difficulty with leafy vegetables, bread, pastas and frequently liquids. Symptoms are aggravated by hasty eating or emotional upset. Patients learn to eat slowly and use certain maneuvers such as arching the back or raising the arms to ease progression of the food or liquid bolus. "Washing foods down" with liquids is often ineffective and relief is only obtained by belching and regurgitation of undigested food or liquids. The process may become so embarrassing that patients avoid eating in public.
I hope this helps.. Look up achalasia on the internet. I know how annoying, uncomfortable, and even painful this disorder can be.
ccelindano1
06-10-2008, 09:30 PM
Hi i read up on this disorder, and apparently it effects 1 in 100,000 i doubt i have that! i am not getting the difficulty swollowing part.. i get the sense of liquid in my chest that is reguargtated each time i eat, alot of trapped air in my chest.. alot of belching even on an empty stomach! do you know what i mean? its even effected my stools, constipation.. i used to get the liquid/fluid feeling alot when i used to eat alot but now i get it with something small.. its worrying me! whats it most likely to be? i had all the tests endoscope a year ago, but things have now got worse.
ccelindano1
06-11-2008, 08:41 AM
please someone reply, the rush_ruz girl if your their.
ccelindano1
06-11-2008, 01:42 PM
please someone reply i am in a bad way, someone who can relate to this.
ccelindano1
06-15-2008, 04:45 PM
please someone reply.
londoner70
06-15-2008, 05:27 PM
Hi,
My susptoms are not the same as yours, but I have been suffering from other symptoms now for almost a year.
Are you seeing a GI doctor? have you been to your GP?
I am also from London and know in the UK, it is not very easy to be seen, and can take time, but since you are really worried, and so uncomfortable, how about going to an emergency unit? This way is quicker than a GP, to get referral and be seen by a GI, or if you have private health, ask your GP tomorrow morning to reffer you a GI, and make an appointment asap.
Make sure though you are reffered to a good one.
My susptoms are not the same as yours, but I have been suffering from other symptoms now for almost a year.
Are you seeing a GI doctor? have you been to your GP?
I am also from London and know in the UK, it is not very easy to be seen, and can take time, but since you are really worried, and so uncomfortable, how about going to an emergency unit? This way is quicker than a GP, to get referral and be seen by a GI, or if you have private health, ask your GP tomorrow morning to reffer you a GI, and make an appointment asap.
Make sure though you are reffered to a good one.
ccelindano1
06-15-2008, 09:46 PM
Hi i have done all this, i have seen my GP.. i have told him all this, he says i'm ok, but my worry is that he is guessing, and its not understanding me, last year i had a endoscope, and lower GI scope.. which was normal, but because he refered me before and knows that i had all the tests last year he is being a stubborn bastard and will not put me on.. i keep getting this liquid/fluid feeling in my throat/chest after i eat, its with even something little and i get bloated alot.. this liquid feeling is annoying.. the tests last year was normal but its been a year i have taken tablets for reflux and they have done nothing, lansoprasole.. i mean what harm is it to give me another scope? my last one was a year ago and the problems have got worse, i am going to have to change my doctor because this guy is not taking this seriously, he is going by my previous tests i feel.. and believes strongly everything is ok and within a year its impossible for something to happen, and my age aswell i'm only 23! i am burping all the time aswell which never happened before, even with an empty stomach! who else can relate to this symptoms? unfortunatly we are not all rich and i can't afford private health insurance or go private otherwise i would go now!! what has happened is i have pushed my GP so much, he finally said he would write the letter to see my GI doctor again, but he is saying it could be within 3 months, i have not got this time to waste, can anybody sugest a way for me to have these tests quickly? as i need a solution fast for all these issues i cannot wait any longer, i have been to the ER aswell they keep doing nothing, just saying go back to your GP and i have know luck with him.. the ER will not refer they don't do that unless you are on the floor passed out.. i don't know what the NHS is coming to, they make you wait wait untill they kill you.
ccelindano1
06-15-2008, 09:56 PM
this is the problem now, the guy is making me wait for a refferal! why?? i told him i am suffering with this.. 3 months he said!!!! no chance.. what can i do? any suggestions.. what symptoms are you getting? i told him can i have an appointment quickly with the GI doctor he goes 3 months is the wait.. he does not feel its serious for me to have an appointment quickly.. he is an idiot honestly.. its really bothering me i need some help what to do i would appreciate anybody with ideas, i need this sorted out, i don't know why this doctor is acting this way.. its not good enough him saying their is nothing wrong! i am going back to him because the problem is not going, the tablets have done nothing yet i tell him all this and he does nothing! he should be sorting a quick appointment straight away.. not a 3 month wait its getting worse.. he won't do it quickly because he does not feel its needed.. and because he saw i was upset he wrote the letter, so basically he wouldnt of done it.. but this does not improve the situation because he is making me wait 3 months! he thinks its anxiety.. i keep telling him it is not.. its gone on to long.. i am stuck now.
dweb75
06-16-2008, 05:50 AM
I know it stinks when you know something is wrong and the doctors think otherwise.
You are probably making it worse by being so obsessive about it. Try to modify your diet, eat smaller meals, drink plenty of water, etc. The medication only prevents the reflux from damaging your upper GI trak.
I found out that things like coffee, greasy foods, and chocolate cause me the most problems.
You are probably making it worse by being so obsessive about it. Try to modify your diet, eat smaller meals, drink plenty of water, etc. The medication only prevents the reflux from damaging your upper GI trak.
I found out that things like coffee, greasy foods, and chocolate cause me the most problems.
graystationflor
06-16-2008, 08:58 AM
please someone reply i am really worried about this.
hi, have your gallblader checked. its going to be ok. until you can see the doctor. drink plenty of room temp water. drink a glass all at once, it will push the acid down and delute it. hope this helps
hi, have your gallblader checked. its going to be ok. until you can see the doctor. drink plenty of room temp water. drink a glass all at once, it will push the acid down and delute it. hope this helps
ccelindano1
06-16-2008, 10:25 AM
are you sure its going to be ok? i went to the hospital this morning, i told them about my issues again, and that my doctor is not doing anything.. they did blood work, and a chest xray which all came back normal! i told them that my doctor is making me wait 3 months for an appointment with the specalist, which is unexceptable, the doctor in the ER told me i don't think its serious just acid reflux, but i don't get it with hearburn or acid sour taste in my mouth, i get the regurgatation of food which remains as liquid/fluid in my chest.. what is this? its after i eat a meal, even if i have something small, you can feel a liquid feeling in the chest area, thats why i am feeling which rising into my throat! i always get pain as i am about to go toilet aswell.. i have had a lower GI scope aswell last year, but i am very disapointed with my doctor as it was only a sigmoidscopy not a colonoscopy.. so i only had half of my bowl checked.. and problems continued! from the start i should of had the full colonoscopy but was giving half, i was given the gastroscope.. but this was a year ago.. any ideas on how i can make the doctor give me a colonoscopy and a gastroscope quickly as its needed quick.. i can't wait 3 months its nonsense when its bothering me so much.. i need both scopes, and maybe a different GI doctor in a different hospital.. because when i last saw him he told me we won't give you one for another 2 years, but problems have got worse even with meds which are not helping, so i'm really annoyed.. i am about to write a complaint letter and give it into my surgery tommorow so something can be sorted.
ccelindano1
06-16-2008, 03:20 PM
does anybody belch alot aswell? i tried lansoprasole it does nothing, i burp maybe twice every 5 mins.. any ideas? even on an empty stomach this happens.
londoner70
06-16-2008, 05:05 PM
You did the right thing going to emergency, couldn't you ask the doctor there to refer you to a GI?
You obviously need to be checked because this is giving you a lot of anxiety, and wouldn't help matters.
Does your GP surgery only have one doctor? Can't you see another GP?
I know going privately is very expensive, if it is an option just for an initial consultation can you make an appointment to see a GI privately, and if after hearing your symptoms the GI says you need and endoscopy or gasteroscopy, he can wriet to your GP, and then the GP has to refer you.
This way you just pay for the initial consultation.
Hope this helps somehow
You obviously need to be checked because this is giving you a lot of anxiety, and wouldn't help matters.
Does your GP surgery only have one doctor? Can't you see another GP?
I know going privately is very expensive, if it is an option just for an initial consultation can you make an appointment to see a GI privately, and if after hearing your symptoms the GI says you need and endoscopy or gasteroscopy, he can wriet to your GP, and then the GP has to refer you.
This way you just pay for the initial consultation.
Hope this helps somehow
ccelindano1
06-16-2008, 07:30 PM
i did ask this at the hospital, i don't know if its all hospital that don't refer, but basically they said we can't do this your GP only can! i don't get it? their saying they can't refer, they said we would only admit you if your blood tests where not normal and you showed signs of bleeding which i didnt.. she felt happy that i was ok, but this changed nothing, my blood tests where normal today and so was my chest xray.. and the doctor had the check to say quite frankly if i had your symptoms i wouldnt worry at all, i don't think she understands how bad they really are, they she had the cheak to say i have worse symptoms that what your having actually.. silly cow! what our your symptoms? i burp so much during the day aswell is this normal, is their better meds? i took lansoprasole for 2 weeks and it did nothing.. like i said if i had the money i would go private but i don't.. i just finished writing a complaints letter to my GP which i will hand in tommorow, because 3 months for a letter is ridicules i cannot wait that long so hopefully they will listen and push me forward quickly for the same tests i had last year.. what would you say the chances are within one year from my last gastroscopy for their to be something serious their now? people tell me its next to impossible.
Vanessa74
06-17-2008, 02:05 PM
It does sound like you are still refluxing - I apologize if you have already answered this - but do you take a PPI right now?
It could be that a medication switch is order - perhaps you could try ACIPHEX or NEXIUM - your Dr.'s office could give you some samples while you wait for your appointment.
If you had the tests a year ago - then I would assume that nothing 'real bad' has cropped up in only a year - especially since your blood work is coming back good.
Do you monitor your diet as well?
Finally, do you take anything for anxiety? Being as worried as you are will definitely aggravate your reflux and tie your stomach into knots. When I am worried and stressed my reflux is much much worse.
At times -a PPI can take more than two weeks to really start to make a difference - also, sometimes you made need a double dose of the PPI to really get the reflux under control and then you can drop it back to once a day.
It does not have to feel 'burning' to be reflux - the liquid feeling in your chest and also the burping are signs of reflux as well.
I hope you find some answers and relief SOON.
Vanessa
It could be that a medication switch is order - perhaps you could try ACIPHEX or NEXIUM - your Dr.'s office could give you some samples while you wait for your appointment.
If you had the tests a year ago - then I would assume that nothing 'real bad' has cropped up in only a year - especially since your blood work is coming back good.
Do you monitor your diet as well?
Finally, do you take anything for anxiety? Being as worried as you are will definitely aggravate your reflux and tie your stomach into knots. When I am worried and stressed my reflux is much much worse.
At times -a PPI can take more than two weeks to really start to make a difference - also, sometimes you made need a double dose of the PPI to really get the reflux under control and then you can drop it back to once a day.
It does not have to feel 'burning' to be reflux - the liquid feeling in your chest and also the burping are signs of reflux as well.
I hope you find some answers and relief SOON.
Vanessa
ccelindano1
06-18-2008, 08:34 PM
thanks for your advice Vanessa and everyone on here, so can you relate to the trapped wind in my chest, and loads of burps come up, constant belching and fluid/liquid sensation in my chest that rises to my throat, when i bend the fluid with food comes out.. i told my doctor he said that liquid thing is reflux aswell, basically you don't have to have the burning which i don't! today i went back to see my doctor and he actually called me in and said he saw a letter my gastro doctor sent him, that said i have to try 30mg of lansoprazole and 10mg of domperidome, the lansoprazole 30mg once a day and domperidome twice a day.. i hope this helps! i don't think it will work tho, he said it should stop the reflux and keep thing down.. and help the muscle the spinhter to work properly.. basically i don't feel i need to complain now, he does not need to write the letter basically because i forgot that i was still under my GI doctor in the hospital i thought he discharged me so i was going to let my doctor to write me a letter back, and complain because he was saying it was going to take 3 months and my symptoms are so bad i cannot wait that long, but he rang me and saw the letter written to him by my GI doctor saying i will be seen again seen, so i guess i don't need to complain again he gave me this med that the GI doc said i should take.. then if their's no improvement in 2 weeks he said come back and i will make you get seen quickly.. thankgod he saw that letter, because i forgot that he even wrote to my doctor and that i was still seeing my GI doctor as i thought he discharged me, but he never did which is how it should be, untill things are better.. when i did see my GI doctor tho he said within a year its impossible for anything to crop up.. and to continue to take this med, but the last lower dose lanzoprasole med i took last time 15mg did nothing and i told him that, so now i am going to try 30mg, surely if nothing helps this time i will insist i don't want to take more tablets.. this should help, i won't wait 2 years for another scope.. surely if it don't work within 2 weeks and make doctor said he will send me back to him with a quick appointment he will surely not give me more meds and give me another scope? because i will not except anything else because i have tried everything now, their using my last scope as an excuse as it was only a year ago and nothing can happen espesically with your age within a year so we will give you one in 2 years, thats not on.. if these tablets don't work as i have tried everything he must give me another scope.
ccelindano1
06-19-2008, 12:37 PM
someone please reply.
ccelindano1
06-19-2008, 08:34 PM
is anybody going to reply please.
ccelindano1
06-20-2008, 12:11 PM
sorry for sounding desperate but can someone please reply as i am scared.
Vanessa74
06-20-2008, 01:07 PM
CC,
I take 30MG Prevacid and (4) Carafate pills everyday - I follow the strict GERD diet - and I STILL relfux almost daily. Not everything works for everyone and sometimes trying to find the right/effective treatment takes time and trial/error.
I am having a scope in two weeks and have had LOTS of other tests (blood, scans, etc.) - that shows everything is ok so far - but I have daily pain and reflux - sometimes burning, somtimes just that fluid feeling. Mine is painful and causes me severe breathing problems as well.
I am telling you all that so you will know that I understand how frustrating the process is and feeling sick all the time (this has been going on for me for months now). BUT I understand that I have to let the Drs. try things to try and help me.
Please try taking something for the anxiety that you are suffering and take the medications that the Drs. are prescribing and try following the strict GERD diet for a while. If the meds do not help - try new ones.
Please try to relax a little and get some help with the anxiety - this is making your reflux 20 x's worse because of the constant stress and worry.
I hope you feel better soon.
Vanessa
I take 30MG Prevacid and (4) Carafate pills everyday - I follow the strict GERD diet - and I STILL relfux almost daily. Not everything works for everyone and sometimes trying to find the right/effective treatment takes time and trial/error.
I am having a scope in two weeks and have had LOTS of other tests (blood, scans, etc.) - that shows everything is ok so far - but I have daily pain and reflux - sometimes burning, somtimes just that fluid feeling. Mine is painful and causes me severe breathing problems as well.
I am telling you all that so you will know that I understand how frustrating the process is and feeling sick all the time (this has been going on for me for months now). BUT I understand that I have to let the Drs. try things to try and help me.
Please try taking something for the anxiety that you are suffering and take the medications that the Drs. are prescribing and try following the strict GERD diet for a while. If the meds do not help - try new ones.
Please try to relax a little and get some help with the anxiety - this is making your reflux 20 x's worse because of the constant stress and worry.
I hope you feel better soon.
Vanessa
ccelindano1
06-20-2008, 06:09 PM
Hi thanks for your advise Vanessa, finally i have someone who understands what this fluid thing is, i am getting it without the burning, just alot of belching with it! are you sure the fluid sensation in my chest that rises to my mouth is reflux? when i bend over and i burp or even standing up food comes out of my mouth with liquid! i don't even have to eat much to get that liquid feeling, i'm just worried i had an endoscope last year but i want another one.. my GP told me to come back to him in 2 weeks if this does not work and they he will quickly write an urgent letter for me to be seen by my gastro doc, and then surley no more meds, he will have to give me another scope, because i cannot take this anymore.. its even effecting me when i go toilet, i am getting problems with lower GI issues.. i went toilet and last few days my stools have been mucus like, like hard to pull the stool apart, sorry for sounding nasty.. but i hear this is a symptom of anxiety aswell.. i mean what do you personally think this is? you don't think its nothing serious do you, i only had a scope last year surely within a year nothing has happened? but i have never had symptoms this bad before, what diet do you follow?
ccelindano1
06-21-2008, 09:44 AM
basically it sounds like this i have, Regurgitation, it is the appearance of refluxed liquid in the mouth. The liquid remains in the lower esophagus. This liquid remains in the chest area and slowly rises up it feels as if i am drowning in my own body, the feeling takes at least 2-3 hours to disappear, which i am belching non stop with trapped feeling in my chest like a bubble needs to be poped after i eat it happens always, can anybody else relate to these symptoms, because i have even metioned this to many doctors and they look at me as if what the hell is he talking about, i mean they should know better as doctor's thats what really annoy's me, occasionally in some patients with GERD, larger quantities of liquid, sometimes containing food, are refluxed and reach the upper esophagus. This is what i have.. but i want to make it clear i have this liquid without burning, and without the acid sour taste.. its just the liquid regurgitation everytime i eat.. why can't it just stay down? why is it refluxed upwards? is this serious? or is it still acid reflux i am confused? someone please tell me, i am taking 30mg of Lansoprazole and 10mg of domperidome as i made everyone aware of my symptoms have been going on for neally a month now and i have been doing this medication for 3 days now but still noticed nothing at all, infact it feels worse i really am worried why they are not working.
FLFLOWERGIRL
06-21-2008, 11:06 AM
I have something that sounds like what you are experiencing, but not as bad as it comes out my mouth. I have found that once this begins it takes me at least 30 day to calm it down and I have to be very careful and strict. I have been on PPI's for 8 yrs now. When I was first DX'ed it was because I had a burning in my esophagus and upset stomach. I was DX'ed with GERD but that isn't really the problem that part is MILD. This doc just started meds. When they ran out it all came back. Went to another doc, he said take Nexium every other day which I stated that I could not, had to take it daily. Now 8 yrs later the Nexium doesn't work well went to 3rd doc. He did an upper and lower GI and the upper found that I have a small Hiatal Hernia. I do experience regurgitating (when I lay down after eating), and PPI's do not work well for that he said. I never knew! I was told that there is another med that has lots of S/E's that I can try next then it is surgery to tighten the valve. Fun isn't it? I do not drink with meals (just a sip if necessary) and eat small amounts at a time or I have more severe problems. I have to elevate the bed and cannot drink much until an hour after eating my meal. I follow all the rules or if I don't I'm going to pay dearly. Kind of like a person that has gastric bypass. I have chest pain after drinking water too many times. I have to take it slower. It helps to eat foods that do not require a lot of digestion too. And...... I cannot say enough about diet for this problem, it makes a BIG difference. They have also changed my meds. to Zegerid. I had the test to see if the stomach is emptying properly and I think they said it was slow but fine. Good luck to you. Keep us posted and try not to worry it makes the problem worse. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
ccelindano1
06-21-2008, 12:25 PM
hi thanks for posting, i will keep everyone posted on how things go, how long do you think the 30mg of lansoprazole with dompridome takes to work? a week? i have been on them for 3 days and yet nothing! do you get the fluid feeling aswell? i get the liquid feeling in my chest after i eat, like fluid is floating about, if i bend down the regurgitation happens, then when i burp it comes up, if your doc said that PPI's don't work well for regurgitation then what causes it, and what meds do stop it from coming up? i thought PPI's helped with that, thats what i was told! you do not have to have the burning and sour taste for it to be reflux do you? you can get what i am describing aswell for it to be reflux also? just alot of belching even with an empty stomach, its worse after eaten, no matter what i eat, and then the liquid feeling.. maybe the muscle is very weak and relaxed at the end of my stomach or i have a hernia i don't know, but what i get these symptoms as i am describing if it was this? i also notice that after eaten, even if i have a coffee an hour later because its thick it builds up the fluid sensation even more untill you regurgitate.. i used to eat and eat and never get this issue why now? i'm only 23 aswell, i thought old people get this, unless if anxiety is playing a major role in all this even whilst on the meds.
FLFLOWERGIRL
06-21-2008, 04:24 PM
hi thanks for posting, i will keep everyone posted on how things go, how long do you think the 30mg of lansoprazole with dompridome takes to work? a week? i have been on them for 3 days and yet nothing!
3 days is not long enough to tell. Give it time. I am not familiar with the meds that you are on. I took 40mgs of Nexium and now have changed.
do you get the fluid feeling aswell?
Yes, I do this is why I said you can't drink with it makes it a lot worse.
i get the liquid feeling in my chest after i eat, like fluid is floating about, if i bend down the regurgitation happens, then when i burp it comes up, if your doc said that PPI's don't work well for regurgitation then what causes it, and what meds do stop it from coming up? i thought PPI's helped with that, thats what i was told!
My GI doc just told me that they do not really work for regurgitation and I believe him. I think that's why I have such a hard time with this. I think it's the valve being too weak. And the hernia makes it stay open more.
you do not have to have the burning and sour taste for it to be reflux do you? you can get what i am describing aswell for it to be reflux also? just alot of belching even with an empty stomach, its worse after eaten, no matter what i eat, and then the liquid feeling.. maybe the muscle is very weak and relaxed at the end of my stomach or i have a hernia i don't know, but what i get these symptoms as i am describing if it was this?
I do have a little reflux and I think that is when it shoots up into the mouth or throat. I think that the regurgitation is the fluid floating feeling at least it is for me.
i also notice that after eaten, even if i have a coffee an hour later because its thick it builds up the fluid sensation even more untill you regurgitate..
You have to stop the coffee too.
i used to eat and eat and never get this issue why now? i'm only 23 aswell, i thought old people get this, unless if anxiety is playing a major role in all this even whilst on the meds.
Anxiety will make things worse. Sorry you are so young and having to deal with this issue. I began this in my twenties as well. Always had had a sensitive stomach. Good luck to you. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
3 days is not long enough to tell. Give it time. I am not familiar with the meds that you are on. I took 40mgs of Nexium and now have changed.
do you get the fluid feeling aswell?
Yes, I do this is why I said you can't drink with it makes it a lot worse.
i get the liquid feeling in my chest after i eat, like fluid is floating about, if i bend down the regurgitation happens, then when i burp it comes up, if your doc said that PPI's don't work well for regurgitation then what causes it, and what meds do stop it from coming up? i thought PPI's helped with that, thats what i was told!
My GI doc just told me that they do not really work for regurgitation and I believe him. I think that's why I have such a hard time with this. I think it's the valve being too weak. And the hernia makes it stay open more.
you do not have to have the burning and sour taste for it to be reflux do you? you can get what i am describing aswell for it to be reflux also? just alot of belching even with an empty stomach, its worse after eaten, no matter what i eat, and then the liquid feeling.. maybe the muscle is very weak and relaxed at the end of my stomach or i have a hernia i don't know, but what i get these symptoms as i am describing if it was this?
I do have a little reflux and I think that is when it shoots up into the mouth or throat. I think that the regurgitation is the fluid floating feeling at least it is for me.
i also notice that after eaten, even if i have a coffee an hour later because its thick it builds up the fluid sensation even more untill you regurgitate..
You have to stop the coffee too.
i used to eat and eat and never get this issue why now? i'm only 23 aswell, i thought old people get this, unless if anxiety is playing a major role in all this even whilst on the meds.
Anxiety will make things worse. Sorry you are so young and having to deal with this issue. I began this in my twenties as well. Always had had a sensitive stomach. Good luck to you. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
ccelindano1
06-22-2008, 09:16 AM
thanks for your advice, i also want to know does the medication your on ever effect your lower abdoman? as your about to go to the toilet in the morning for a number 2, do you ever get alot of pain, also a form of diarrieh? because i have been getting that, and i can feel my lower abdoman beating i don't know if this is a form of IBS or the meds i am taking, this is when i wake in the morning usually, with alot of pain untill i pass my motions.
FLFLOWERGIRL
06-22-2008, 11:23 AM
If you had this before the meds I would say it is something else causing it. I know that the meds do change things and maybe your body is sensitive to this. Maybe it is just one or both meds you are taking. You should do a search on their possible S/E's and also talk to your doctor. I don't have a problem with that. Good luck to you. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
ccelindano1
06-23-2008, 11:01 AM
Hi i was going to ask, what diet are you on for your reflux? i also wondered why is it after every single meal, little or big.. doesnt have to be much do i get this fluid feeling, and regurgitation? i only had a scope last year, and it showed a little reflux abit of damage to the osephigus, but a year later its worse my symptoms as i explained to you.. its not possible that an ulcer or something has happened within that time is it?
ccelindano1
06-23-2008, 06:16 PM
are you around to reply :)
ccelindano1
06-23-2008, 06:29 PM
Hi Flowergirl, i was going to ask you aswell... when i eat should i just not have a drink? untill later.. what diet are you on? its wierd i had burger and chips for lunch and never got this fluid feeling, but for dinner i had cod and chips, then blue cheese with bread, with a glass or orange squash and some bottled water, as soon as i finished that straight away the fluid feeling, if i bend down! it comes out when i burp what is this fluid? i used to never get this whilst eating big meals before, now i get it with any meal, small or big do you have any ideas why? this is really making me suffer, day 6 on tabs and still nothing. :confused:
FLFLOWERGIRL
06-23-2008, 10:22 PM
ccelindano1--It's really hard to say because when you have problems with reflux you can also get ulcers, gastritis, H-Pylori and whatever life dishes out for us. This is why you should follow a strict diet (doesn't make a difference for many though) this helps me to keep everything at least a little clamed down. What does your doctor have to say about your symptoms?
I drink ~very little~ because this causes the food not to digest as quickly, so it stays there longer. You really should try to wait 1 hr after. Small meals is key of you are experiencing regurgitation. Non fatty and acidic foods help immensely. If you are not familiar, read the food lists on the web and see. Cut out all that you can as much as you can and reintroduce to see which ones are the culprit for you. Everyone is different and things effect everyone in a different way. I can eat tomatoes but not spaghetti sauce. I drink tea each morning but never at night because this relaxes the valve. I just make adjustments whenever. If I'm sick with this mess I am very careful, sometimes tea bothers me. Try a food diary and see what bothers you most. Avoid these things, take the meds, and elevate your bed if you have not done so already. This is a must for people like us. You don't feel all the damage all the time. Cod and chips is a
(((((NO NO!)))))) and your orange drink. Burger is okay with SOME chips, you can't be perfect. It all helps you to feel better. If your meds (which I don't know about) don't help you within 30 days you need to see your GI doc again for med. adjustments or further testing. I can only tell you from my experience. Be well. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
I drink ~very little~ because this causes the food not to digest as quickly, so it stays there longer. You really should try to wait 1 hr after. Small meals is key of you are experiencing regurgitation. Non fatty and acidic foods help immensely. If you are not familiar, read the food lists on the web and see. Cut out all that you can as much as you can and reintroduce to see which ones are the culprit for you. Everyone is different and things effect everyone in a different way. I can eat tomatoes but not spaghetti sauce. I drink tea each morning but never at night because this relaxes the valve. I just make adjustments whenever. If I'm sick with this mess I am very careful, sometimes tea bothers me. Try a food diary and see what bothers you most. Avoid these things, take the meds, and elevate your bed if you have not done so already. This is a must for people like us. You don't feel all the damage all the time. Cod and chips is a
(((((NO NO!)))))) and your orange drink. Burger is okay with SOME chips, you can't be perfect. It all helps you to feel better. If your meds (which I don't know about) don't help you within 30 days you need to see your GI doc again for med. adjustments or further testing. I can only tell you from my experience. Be well. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
TEdds83
06-23-2008, 11:38 PM
I need advice too. I thought I was ok so I stupidly went off the prilosec for several days. I have now been back on it for 3 days. I am still suffering and haven't eaten much today. Yogurt water... 2 waffles for supper and water. I am scared to eat. I feel the burning coming up. gunk down in there. Today for the first time I had the shooting pain in my chest. UGH! On the right side not near the heart. But gives heartburn it's true meaning. I don't know what to do. Right now I am on one 20 mg of prilosec a day. I have been told by other people that maybe I could take more. I am afraid too. I don't want to hurt myself, but I don't want to hurt myself with the reflux. Thanks for the help!!:angel:
ccelindano1
06-24-2008, 06:02 AM
my doctor is saying its a type of reflux, he keeps saying its not urgent, and now is trying to ring my GI doc, his secutery to try and get me a quicker appointment.. now its like not till augest i will be seen again! this is silly i need to be seen now, but they are not listening.. this is making me worse, basically what i want to know is, the fluid feeling i get after i eat is regurgitation right? is the belching normal, the trapped air in the chest with reflux? it gets stuck and feels like pressure and takes ages to go away what is this please someone help! when i burp bits of food come up, but i don't get the sour taste.. or the burning so what is this? is it still what you get? do you understand what this is.
FLFLOWERGIRL
06-24-2008, 11:30 AM
TEdwards83-- I tried Prilosec when it became available OTC because it was cheaper than Nexium. Well, this is when my acid and symptoms got out of control for me. It was just not anything near as good as Nexium or meds. that are equal. I would not recommend anyone to use this one when there are better meds. out there, UNLESS it is working for them. Consult your pharmacy or doc on the amount that you can try and what you can take to soothe you until you heal. I know that when I was on it I always had to take something else with it, Malox, Pep AC. I'm also not sure if you can do that with this drug. I did anyway and soon developed a rash on my lower legs, had a biopsy that revealed possible drug interaction, oops! Went back on the Nexium and was fine the rash went away. Don't know if there is really any relation.
When I get as you are describing I have to change meds and be strict with everything and it still takes me a month to heal. There is also rebound reflux that happens when you go off PPI's as you did and the acid reaction is worse than going on the PPI's in the first place. When you heal and later want to cut back I would do it by an every other day dose, this was recommended to me in the beginning. I of course wouldn't try this without my doctors advice. Things also change and progress to worse symptoms and adjustments need made accordingly. Hope that helps a little. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
ccelindano1--I can only tell you that it sounds like regurgitation because you describe what I do. This is what I was told and my problem is due to a HH and weak valve. The doctor told me that PPI's do not really work on this. They do help a little though. I do not get the sour taste (probably because we are on acid reducing drugs), unless I reflux which is different from regurg. You really need to stop worrying about this so much as it makes it much worse. The feelings that we get (symptoms) are much worse than the DX itself in most cases. It is usual for it to take months to get into a specialist. So if you can no longer tolerate your symptoms see your PCP. It takes a while to get better and will only happen if you work with it doing ALL that you can do and even then it can be difficult to control at times. Maybe your valve is really weak. Tight clothing should also be avoided and bending over or laying down 3 hours after eating. I don't know what else to tell you. Good luck to you and keep us posted. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
When I get as you are describing I have to change meds and be strict with everything and it still takes me a month to heal. There is also rebound reflux that happens when you go off PPI's as you did and the acid reaction is worse than going on the PPI's in the first place. When you heal and later want to cut back I would do it by an every other day dose, this was recommended to me in the beginning. I of course wouldn't try this without my doctors advice. Things also change and progress to worse symptoms and adjustments need made accordingly. Hope that helps a little. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
ccelindano1--I can only tell you that it sounds like regurgitation because you describe what I do. This is what I was told and my problem is due to a HH and weak valve. The doctor told me that PPI's do not really work on this. They do help a little though. I do not get the sour taste (probably because we are on acid reducing drugs), unless I reflux which is different from regurg. You really need to stop worrying about this so much as it makes it much worse. The feelings that we get (symptoms) are much worse than the DX itself in most cases. It is usual for it to take months to get into a specialist. So if you can no longer tolerate your symptoms see your PCP. It takes a while to get better and will only happen if you work with it doing ALL that you can do and even then it can be difficult to control at times. Maybe your valve is really weak. Tight clothing should also be avoided and bending over or laying down 3 hours after eating. I don't know what else to tell you. Good luck to you and keep us posted. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
ccelindano1
06-24-2008, 12:41 PM
Hi Flowergirl, i appreciate your advise, please keep in touch and be strong with me threw this! i will help you also.. i'm just only 23 and scared, i understand everything you are saying, i actually don't lay down 3 hours after i eat, or bend over and still get the fluid feeling by just standing up and when i burp after i eat regurgitated food comes up, do you get exactly the same in that respect? even when standing.. do you have msn by any chance so we can chat more their or we can just talk here, so are you american? i know this is so hard for me, the valve must be so weak.. but i have been taking the PPI's for 6 days now and still no change in getting better, is this long enough? i want to really know what can it be at its worst? i'm 23 and have had a scope last year which found reflux in my oesopigus.. my doctor told me the BIG C doesnt happen at your age, and it is not that, i get full very quickly after i eat to, bloated do you get this also? if i had private health insurance which i don't because i am unable to work at the moment i would of got everything private which i can't, so now i could be waiting 2 months just to see my GI doctor! is their any other advice how i can force a scope quickly? i have tried everything, and i know this is making things worse.. thankgod i am not the only one who gets the fluid feeling after eating, is that how you describe it? or is it part of regurgitation? everyone i would tell about it would look at me like i am mad, and i am not thats the only way i can describe it! i used to get it in the past over big meals, but now i get it after even a sandwich do you know why this is? does a Hernia or an Ulcer cause the symptoms we are describing aswell.. i hear both can, 2 weeks ago my blood work was normal and chest xray normal, when i last saw my GI for a follow up he said he didnt want to do another scope for 2 years which i was not happy with, so he put me on these meds i am taking that i have told you about, which i keep taking with no difference to my symptoms, so now my doctor who i have told is writing and faxing over a letter to my GI's secutery to tell her their's no improvement with meds, and things are feeling worse and to get me to be seen quickly when they can see me basically.. do you think this will convince him to finally give me another scope? or do you think he will be annoying again even with this being so bad for me, and say try these new meds.. i have tried so many meds i just can't surely i am within my rights common sense should say he would change his opinion being that they arent doing anything and say well we will do another scope for you what do you think?
FLFLOWERGIRL
06-24-2008, 04:42 PM
Be patient and wait to see your GI doc. Prehaps it is not the scope that you need since you just had it recently. My doc didn't think this was necessary for me either since I just saw him a year ago and had the Endo at that time. There are also other diagnostic tests to check the valve and stomach emptying and blood work can also be done to test for other things. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
ccelindano1
06-25-2008, 11:56 AM
what exactly are these other tests to check if the stomach is emptying properly and the valve? and does the GI doc order these tests, not the GP! my GP is a letter slow and stubborn, day 8 on meds still nothing.. feels worse when i ate my roll today i felt so heavy, even when swollowing felt hard at times to go down, i don't know its because of my worry or because bread is hard anyway and bits are natural to get abit stuck! now i have noticed just under my chest where it joins with the stomach a red painful patch, i don't know if this is something to do with my problems or its just seperate.. what are the chances seriously that something serious has happened within a year of my endoscopy? my doctor says that the big C doesnt happen at my age would you agree with him?
FLFLOWERGIRL
06-25-2008, 09:02 PM
ccelindano1--The GI orders the tests and I forget the names, maybe someone else here can chime in and tell you. It has been years since I had those and there are several different ones.
Bread is always a hard one for many people even without problems because it does want to stick. I think this is normal.
If the rash is persistent then you should see a dermatologist and have a biopsy. You could also be having a drug interaction.
At your age the chances are slim that there is something progressively wrong. I do agree with your doctor on this one. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
Bread is always a hard one for many people even without problems because it does want to stick. I think this is normal.
If the rash is persistent then you should see a dermatologist and have a biopsy. You could also be having a drug interaction.
At your age the chances are slim that there is something progressively wrong. I do agree with your doctor on this one. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
ccelindano1
06-26-2008, 07:59 AM
Hi i went to see my doctor again, he said i have a skin infection, the red patch on my skin, and thats its nothing bad.. he said its not from the tablets, he also examined me properly and couldnt find anything wrong, i just have to wait now to see the GI doctor again, and try get another scope, and a few other tests.
ccelindano1
06-26-2008, 08:19 AM
i had to chest xrays this year, one was in feb which i payed for privatly.. i was told to get one by the doc because of an on going cough! 2 weeks ago i went hospital got blood work and was told to have a chest xray again because if their's a stomach problem it can show in the xray, 4 days later i notice the red patch, i am wondering how likely is it, that its to do with the xray? the radiation i duno i'm just worried.. before had i told the doc in the hospital that i had one earlier in the year and would it matter to get another one now she said no.. she said if u had 25 i would worry.. but 2 is ok, but am i thinking silly? this cannot happen surely, its gota be from something else, my doctor said my GP told me that its nothing to do with the chest xray, he said i'm sure it isnt! which means he's positive don't it?
mardebjs
06-26-2008, 08:24 AM
Hi,I am sorry you are suffering. I know what you mean about the liquid feeling I get that up in my throat. I do call it that because its the best way to describe it. Its like liquid is just sitting in the back of your throat. I have
regurgitation almost all day long. So I got the scope they found gastritis,hiatel hernia and some stomach polyps. I am waiting on my biobsy results and other results. Dr said to take Prilosec otc and it has helped alot. I hate taking the meds but it does make a huge difference. Also the worrying is very bad for the acid reflux. It will make it so much worse. I suggest trying the best you can to get your mind of it. Take a hot bath,meditate go for a walk etc.... I also try to stick to a low acid diet. Just search for it on the computer and you will find one. I dont have much problems with white foods. Do not eat any thing fatty or with tomato sauce... Well I hope your feeling better. Dont worry :)
regurgitation almost all day long. So I got the scope they found gastritis,hiatel hernia and some stomach polyps. I am waiting on my biobsy results and other results. Dr said to take Prilosec otc and it has helped alot. I hate taking the meds but it does make a huge difference. Also the worrying is very bad for the acid reflux. It will make it so much worse. I suggest trying the best you can to get your mind of it. Take a hot bath,meditate go for a walk etc.... I also try to stick to a low acid diet. Just search for it on the computer and you will find one. I dont have much problems with white foods. Do not eat any thing fatty or with tomato sauce... Well I hope your feeling better. Dont worry :)
ccelindano1
06-26-2008, 08:43 AM
Mardebjs - you have exactly what i have! did you have a scope before the one you had now? i had one only a year ago, but i have never had these symptoms as bad as now, the fluid feeling after anything i eat.. regurgitation, nausea alot, i am taking 30mg of lansoprazole and 10mg of domperidome, been taking them for over a week and am still not noticing anything, i have had this for 3 months now, i have been to my GP he examined me and promised me their's nothing seriously wrong.. now he's writing to my GI doc which might take a while god knows how long before i see him again and hopefully get another scope.. i'm wondering within a year if i have a hernia? do you have to have chest pain with a hernia? or can you just have the symptoms we have to have one?
ccelindano1
06-27-2008, 11:50 AM
Hi everyone i am still so worried because i am on tablets for my indigestion issues.. and their not doing nothing i have been on 30mg of lansoprazole for 2 weeks and domperdone 10 mg at the same time, after i eat i get trapped air in my chest, alot of belching, but feels stuck.. its so uncomfortable.. wierd taste in my mouth.. can taste the food the following day from the day before.. among all the other problems i get with it, i have been to my doctor and told him he told me to finish the meds but their's been no change in 2 weeks i don't know what to do, my appetite is not as good i'm so scared i was told their's nothing seriously wrong because of my age and that its impossible.. after i eat i keep getting fluid sensation behind my chest aswell with regurgitation.. i wonder why are these meds not helping? is it anxiety? the foods i eat with the meds, will the tablets work if you still have big meals? i need advice as i am so worried.
rush_rulz
06-30-2008, 05:33 PM
Hi yes it somewhat feels like there is a slushy/squishy feeling in their chest/stomach. mostly the chest, which rises up to my throat and remains their, and if i bend down and try to burp or burp the liquid/fluid comes out! do you understand now? its so hard to describe but i call it a fluid feeling.. it usually comes after i eat.. it used to be after i ate a big meal, now it comes after every meal.. its bothering me so much, the wierd thing i have not got heartburn or acid indigestion.. just this feeling, and trapped air in my chest.. especially after i eat, i burp for hours.. my burps feel stuck its as if i don't digest my food properly.. this is effecting my bowls to i always seem to get pain in my abdomanan area before i go toilet.. do you know now about this feeling and what this is? its nothing serious is it? i have had a scope a year ago but that was a year ago they found reflux but now this has got worse.
Hmm- Sometimes, I will get just the liquid feeling, and basically, "cough" up some liquid OR thicker mucus like junk. I had terrible allergies, well still do, and attributed this to allergies BUT after my last bad bout with bronchial pneumonia (long story), I developed the bad acid reflux like stuff. Would not have even suspected it being GI related had it not worsened with eating and then my allergist happens to know that many asthma patients will suspect its asthma related when in fact they have reflux and do not know it.
While I sometimes get the liquid feeling I will actually "cough up" (feels like a tickle or like I'm choking) my food in FOOD (non liquid) format-not like throwing it up, just the food still sitting in my throat as if it never went down all the way. Usually this all happens within less than ten minutes of eating.
I am due for an Endoscopy (look it up, you can get an idea what it is, if you haven't had one) in a month to see if they can do something for me- as there are some treatments they can do DURING this procedure which is kind of nice. Good luck to you- and try maybe some breathing/relaxation techniques? Because the stress does make it worse...but that can stress you out right there, just knowing that!
For me though i've kept extensive (a year now basically) food journals and looked back and all this got bad in Dec w/ my last bout of being ill with the sinuses/allergies....and it seems that now, after trying Prilosec, Nexium, AND Pepcid AC, that I am worse and that no matter what I eat I suffer-ie not just the common foods they tell you to avoid cause symptoms for me. I guess in a way it can be good- because if I do mess up and eat unhealthy it is NO worse than eating a salad/veggies or water....
Hmm- Sometimes, I will get just the liquid feeling, and basically, "cough" up some liquid OR thicker mucus like junk. I had terrible allergies, well still do, and attributed this to allergies BUT after my last bad bout with bronchial pneumonia (long story), I developed the bad acid reflux like stuff. Would not have even suspected it being GI related had it not worsened with eating and then my allergist happens to know that many asthma patients will suspect its asthma related when in fact they have reflux and do not know it.
While I sometimes get the liquid feeling I will actually "cough up" (feels like a tickle or like I'm choking) my food in FOOD (non liquid) format-not like throwing it up, just the food still sitting in my throat as if it never went down all the way. Usually this all happens within less than ten minutes of eating.
I am due for an Endoscopy (look it up, you can get an idea what it is, if you haven't had one) in a month to see if they can do something for me- as there are some treatments they can do DURING this procedure which is kind of nice. Good luck to you- and try maybe some breathing/relaxation techniques? Because the stress does make it worse...but that can stress you out right there, just knowing that!
For me though i've kept extensive (a year now basically) food journals and looked back and all this got bad in Dec w/ my last bout of being ill with the sinuses/allergies....and it seems that now, after trying Prilosec, Nexium, AND Pepcid AC, that I am worse and that no matter what I eat I suffer-ie not just the common foods they tell you to avoid cause symptoms for me. I guess in a way it can be good- because if I do mess up and eat unhealthy it is NO worse than eating a salad/veggies or water....
sankoe47
06-30-2008, 11:15 PM
Hi everyone i am still so worried because i am on tablets for my indigestion issues.. and their not doing nothing i have been on 30mg of lansoprazole for 2 weeks and domperdone 10 mg at the same time, after i eat i get trapped air in my chest, alot of belching, but feels stuck.. its so uncomfortable.. wierd taste in my mouth.. can taste the food the following day from the day before.. among all the other problems i get with it, i have been to my doctor and told him he told me to finish the meds but their's been no change in 2 weeks i don't know what to do, my appetite is not as good i'm so scared i was told their's nothing seriously wrong because of my age and that its impossible.. after i eat i keep getting fluid sensation behind my chest aswell with regurgitation.. i wonder why are these meds not helping? is it anxiety? the foods i eat with the meds, will the tablets work if you still have big meals? i need advice as i am so worried.
Hi, I have a hiatal hernia, which causes me to feel like I'm going to throw up after I eat. almost everything gives me 'heartburn'. Since the upper portion of my stomach protrudes up thru my diaphram it feels like what I ate is coming back up. Thing is, it never went all the way down. And, if I stuff myself it's even worse. I've used Zantac, Prilosec, Nexium and Pepcid. I eat a LOT of Tums. They said if it gets too much worse I'll have to have an operation. Good luck with yours.
Hi, I have a hiatal hernia, which causes me to feel like I'm going to throw up after I eat. almost everything gives me 'heartburn'. Since the upper portion of my stomach protrudes up thru my diaphram it feels like what I ate is coming back up. Thing is, it never went all the way down. And, if I stuff myself it's even worse. I've used Zantac, Prilosec, Nexium and Pepcid. I eat a LOT of Tums. They said if it gets too much worse I'll have to have an operation. Good luck with yours.
ccelindano1
07-01-2008, 09:24 AM
Hi with the Hital Hernia, can you get the symptoms i am getting? the exact ones i have discussed.. alot of belching.. i feel sick inside alot.. especially in the mornings, my appetite isnt the same i feel i can't enjoy a meal now, i get heartburn sometimes that comes and goes.. a bloated feeling when just eating a little bit, the fluid sensation behind my chest after i eat, and it can just be somethijng small and i will get it, regurgitate.. i feel as if the food stays in the chest is that what you get? with chest pressure after i eat.. and have alot of trapped air in me i belch so much, is it common to belch alot with a hiatal hernia even with an empty stomach, also does this occur at any age? i heard the symptoms are chest pressure, heartburn, regurgitation of food.. unwell feeling, nausea.. let me know what you think of what i wrote, is this what you get, and if you don't mind me asking how old are you?
ccelindano1
07-02-2008, 09:10 AM
can someone answer please.
ccelindano1
07-07-2008, 11:39 AM
please somebody reply as i am worried.
ccelindano1
07-15-2008, 09:59 AM
Hi everyone i managed to get an appointment with my gastro doc on this coming thursday, when orginally it was for november but because of my urgent symptoms my GP sent him a fax with my new symptoms, but even it being marked as urgent my gastro doc told me the best he could do is a month! so augest, but i thought urgent is 2 weeks max? i don't get it, so i rang up and luckly got a cancellation for thursday.. so finally i will see him any ideas on what i should do? i wrote a list with all the symptoms i am gona read them out to him, and this time i am bringing my girlfriend because last time i was on my own, when he see's me with something else do you think he will take it more seriously? i had a scope last year, but for the last 3 months my symptoms have been so bad that i warrent another scope in my opinion, do you think he will give it to me? i want to be ressaured, last time i went he said a year is to early, we will give you another one in 2 years, but since i last saw him 3 months ago i took the meds he gave me which have not worked and my symptoms have got worse, he has to do something surely? my girlfriend is going to stress her worries aswell.. its as if their scared to give me another scope and they don't want to put their money into their pockets and pay for it, but its needed.. i won't except more medication when i did a month trial.. don't you think hearing this and my symptoms on this board that i warrent another scope? he's got to do something, i'm worrying that he won't still give it to me when i see him this week.
FLFLOWERGIRL
07-16-2008, 07:50 PM
ccelindano1--I think your doing the right thing by taking notes, make them brief as possible to keep his attention. I have found that to work, it's when you really get into a list that many will disregard it completely. And also, taking someone with you is a great idea too. Everyone needs support especially when dealing with docs.
My best advice from my experiences and I have had many, is to allow the doc to give his 2 pence (in your situation), and give all your symptoms clearly, what it is, how it feels, when it happens and how long. Do not go in and say you think you need the scope:D. Wait and see what his idea is about the whole DX. Then give your opinion when you feel it is the right time. Remember I told you there are many other test that can also be done that may be beneficial to you, I agree scopes sound like the right way to go with your symptoms. Good luck to you and keep us posted. FYI, you may want to start a new post to get more hits of opinion. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
My best advice from my experiences and I have had many, is to allow the doc to give his 2 pence (in your situation), and give all your symptoms clearly, what it is, how it feels, when it happens and how long. Do not go in and say you think you need the scope:D. Wait and see what his idea is about the whole DX. Then give your opinion when you feel it is the right time. Remember I told you there are many other test that can also be done that may be beneficial to you, I agree scopes sound like the right way to go with your symptoms. Good luck to you and keep us posted. FYI, you may want to start a new post to get more hits of opinion. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
karate_mom
07-16-2008, 11:53 PM
HI,
I have been reading your posts. If you have a scheduled appointment you can almost ALWAYS call in daily to see about cancellations. IF I were you, I would also ask for anti-anxiety meds such as Ativan. This can help you caln your nerves, as you seem very upset.
Let us know how the appointment goes.
God Bless and good luck.
I have been reading your posts. If you have a scheduled appointment you can almost ALWAYS call in daily to see about cancellations. IF I were you, I would also ask for anti-anxiety meds such as Ativan. This can help you caln your nerves, as you seem very upset.
Let us know how the appointment goes.
God Bless and good luck.
FLFLOWERGIRL
07-17-2008, 12:44 PM
Not a bad idea from karate mom. Last year when I was really ill I had to take Xanax because of health anxiety. It really helped to get me through. Talk to your doctor about what medication is right for you. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
ccelindano1
07-18-2008, 09:39 AM
Hi thanks for your advise ladies, bare with me on this, i saw my gastro doc yesterday and he is going to give me the endoscopy, i finally convinced him he was nice he listened to everything i had to say and is going to do it for me! he marked it as urgent and will give me the scope when i come back from holiday which is the 3rd, its going to be 2 weeks.. so early augest, he told me the most he expects to find is imflammation or at worst an ulcer.. the thing is in my last exam i had a year ago they found a condition called barretts now i'm only 23 and i thought this effected only people of old age, but he told me it is not the case and that he's seen alot of people my age with it also.. i am confused because he said mine is only 5 millimetre's bad or how ever they moniter it, he said its bad when its 3 centimetre's.. so a year ago it was 5 millimetre's, the thing is does barretts cause heartburn all the time? because i don't have the heartburn, do you have to have heartburn to have barretts? they told me within a year its very unlikely something has happened, and that things have changed much.. but when i had the scope a year ago i took a medication called ranitadine, and i felt better so i stoped taken them.. untill 3 months ago the symptoms return and are worse then before, so i been taken lansoprazole (precived) with no change in my symptoms but what i didnt know is that its a lifelong thing and i have to take them always even if they are not working, i'm worried now because when i took the ranitadine a year ago i felt better and i stoped because i didnt understand i still had to take it anyway regardless, i'm worried that more damage has occured? but surely once you felt better at the time you stop them, i been taken the lansoprazole only 8 days i took them and stopped because their not helping, but i have been told to always take them and never stop, whats your take on this everyone? they wernt reduces my symptoms so i stopped, they don't want to changed the medication either why take a medication that doesnt help i don't understand? was 8 days long enough? how about a year ago when i took the other meds and i stoped because i got better, was i meant to do that? you see i didnt understand i thought you stoped when you get better, what can happen that i stopped? i'm worried its caused damage cause for 3 months i have had these symptoms that have been worse then i have ever had them before and their different, also for a week i have had a bad unsual taste in my mouth mainly on my tongue, everything i eat or drink tastes different is this common with acid reflux? its worrying me.
FLFLOWERGIRL
07-22-2008, 12:55 AM
celindano1--Well, that's a new story. You didn't give us all the facts before. It's really hard to give opinions when you don't have all the information. Sorry that you got that DX and you are indeed very young for that. My mom was DX'd with BE this past year but she never knew that she had heartburn or anything, it was silent. She is 74yr, and was very surprised when they biopsied and found that. I was always the one on meds not her. Once you are DX'd with BE you have to remain on meds to heal you and to keep it from progressing. This does take years of course it's not something that happens over night at all so I think your fine on that account. I sure hope that you raised your bed as well! This is very necessary if you have BE or GERD. I cannot stress this enough. You don't always feel what is happening inside and it's not the same for everyone. You should have been given more information long ago, is this the same doctor? I would be asking questions about that if you haven't already. It is what it is, and you can only move forward, and forget the rest. At least you are getting the long awaited scope. I wish you the best of luck with your procedure. Keep us posted. FLFLOWERGIRL:)
ccelindano1
08-06-2008, 11:42 AM
basically i think the doctors are confusing me, i will know more on friday when i get the scope hopefully.. originally they told me i had inflammation of the oesopigus, then the biopsy came back as barretts with a question mark? can anyone tell me what this means? its as if their unsure, but how can they be when they tested it i'm confused, i told my GP she doesnt even no, the specialist i recently saw told me i have it, but on a scale to 1-10 when they tested it was was near the 1 mark being only 5 millimetres affected, at its worst its 3 centemetres, but this was a year ago now when they do it again i want better information and i will know for sure, before i wasnt told i must take the medication for life, before i was told untill i finish the course and i feel better, its all crap i hope when they test it again its not that, even if it is its not life threatning is it? i have no heartburn, just the other symptoms i explained, the liquid feeling in my chest that rises to my throat after i eat, always belching, bloating always, regurgitation, alot of nausea i told my doctors that the medication i am taking is not working i have been on it for 3 months now they still won't change it, they keep telling me to take it these people make me angry because if medication does not work why continue take it if it does not make you feel better? the specalist was like just continue taking it, i really hope after this scope they find out what is the problem 100% so i can move on because this has ruined part of my life.
rudiraven
08-06-2008, 01:53 PM
You need to ask your Dr. lots of questions and don't leave until you get the answers and understand them. Barrett's Esophagus is quite serious. It can lead to Esophageal cancer if not properly treated. The acid in your stomach is causing the lining of your esophagus to change into the lining similar to your intestines. Your doctor will be able to explain it better or do some research yourself. My husband didn't take his GERD seriously and he's gone now. Not trying to scare you, just be cautious and treat this seriously and do as the doctor says. Also try to get your anxiety under control because that can cause a lot of acid buildup. Please take care of yourself and God bless.
beachcomber3
09-07-2008, 08:51 PM
I don't like telling you this but: You need to chill. I can tell you, from first hand experience, Barrett's is damgerous, but it is treatablke, and in most cases when found early (and yours sounds that way) it is removable. But you need to see a GI specialist...one you can trust. Then follow exactly his/her advice. There are several abaltion process available, Radiofrequency is probably among the best, but must be done by someone who had LOTS of experience performing that procedure. There are several very promising new procedures coming down the pike and will be available soon (i.e. BWR is one very promising, minimally invasive procedure).
Based on your own description of symtoms I have to say you have a pretty severe case of GERD. GERD can cause Barrett's...which is pre-cancer. But, you need to know that only .5 percent of those with Barrett's ever acquire cancer from it. It is treatable. It dosen't turn into cancer over night. So stay calm. See a GI specialist. For a 2nd opinion I suggest the Mayo Clinic in AZ. But there are other places as well.
Try to stay calm, talk with others who have experienced Barrett's and who have been treated for it. Good luck.
Based on your own description of symtoms I have to say you have a pretty severe case of GERD. GERD can cause Barrett's...which is pre-cancer. But, you need to know that only .5 percent of those with Barrett's ever acquire cancer from it. It is treatable. It dosen't turn into cancer over night. So stay calm. See a GI specialist. For a 2nd opinion I suggest the Mayo Clinic in AZ. But there are other places as well.
Try to stay calm, talk with others who have experienced Barrett's and who have been treated for it. Good luck.
beachcomber3
09-07-2008, 09:02 PM
Regarding Barrett's Esophagus: There are many over-the-counter and prescription drugs that can bring about Barrett's Esophagus. One common PTC drug is Aleve. I have to make this quick so....... here it is: Mucus at the base of the esophagus has an acid neutralizer in it. Aleve eliminates this protective mucus, thus allowing acid to repeatedly burn the lining of the esophagus. Often times there is no ordinary symptom of "heart burn"...until it's too late. There's a long list of prescription and OTC drugs that can damage the lower esophageal valve. Aleve is one of the most common because it's generally taken for very long periods of time. Cafeen, chocolate, Ni-Quill and a host of others "stuff" weaken the lower esophageal valve and they should not be used.
With the proliferation of drugs being "pushed" on us these days (including TV ads for them) it's no wonder esophageal cancer is now the # 2 cancer killer.
With the proliferation of drugs being "pushed" on us these days (including TV ads for them) it's no wonder esophageal cancer is now the # 2 cancer killer.