problem worse after Endoscopy - Digestive Disorders Message Board

Canyonbabe · 12-27-2002, 08:30 PM

I had an endoscopy late October because of excessive gas. It was determined that I had Barrett's esophagus and esophagitis so obviously had had acid reflux over a long period of time. However, I was not aware of this, no burning, no belching,etc. Since the Endoscopy I have burning, belching and am in worse shape even though I am on meds.If it had been this bad I would have been to gastro MD much quicker. He does not seem to believe me and says there is no reason for this to happen. Having colonoscopy on 1/8 to see if something is going on there to cause gas buildup. Reflux now is close to unbearable at times. Sometimes I am OK for days and then wham, it is awful but more days than not it is bad no matter what I eat. He just says it takes time to heal but why is it worse. He is top gasto in city. Great reputation. Any suggestions?

Shanny · 12-28-2002, 10:47 AM

Sorry I dont have any suggestions, but it is strange because the same thing happened to me. After my endoscopy and the GI doc telling me I had had relfux disease b/c of the inflammed tissue in my esophugus and stomach, i have had heartburn and reflux problems galore since. I dont know if it is just because it is brought to your attention or if something weird just happened. I have found Pepcid AC to work pretty well for the heartburn along with the medication i am already on for GERD. WIsh i could help more but I am in the same confused state

~Shanny

Canyonbabe · 12-28-2002, 04:03 PM

Thanks for your response. I have tried to tell myself that it is because I am more aware but I really don't think so. I am sure that I would have been aware of something this distressing. It really is bad. I just bought some Pepcid AC today before I read your post so hope that will help some. I know this has to stop. I feel like my esophagus is bursting sometimes and that I swallowed a bowling ball. It does feel better after I release gas. we can't be the only two people in the world to have this happen. Frankly, I would like to have another done to see if something is amiss but doubt I could get the to do it again. I am thinking of asking for an antibiotic like they use for ulcers. Just waiting now for colonoscopy to be done as he thinks that is what is causing gas.

Shanny · 12-30-2002, 05:04 PM

hey canyon! I hope everything turns out ok with yur colonoscopy! I am still as clueless, maybe someone else will post with some help? I have seemed to calm down a little with the heartburn episodes but have been watching what i eat really carefully, but it doesnt help to much. its been almost two weeks since the endoscopy. Try not to eat too much chocolate, that is what myGI doc told me but i really love chocolate and its been hard for me to do that. Well, let me know if u get ne better! Wishing good health, Shanny

groundhog · 01-03-2003, 08:48 AM

Hi,
This is my own idiotic theory, and I'm not a doc, but...
I've also had gas/burping problems recently. I was wondering if the valve or whatever at the end of your stomach gets damaged for some reason (endoscope or by disease), will that let gas that normally would go down through your digestive system now come up through your stomach and out your mouth?
See, when I'm active during the day, my gas mostly clears out of system and I burp. At night, when I lay down, I don't burp and bowels start to get the gas.
Maybe there's a doc or someone knowledgable out there.
groundhog
ps. I'm getting my second endoscopy at 2:30p today, so say a little prayer if you read this. My first one didn't cause any gas problems and was about a year ago.