Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 
12-19-2012, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 728 Re: those who had TIF surgery
I had a TIF 1.5 years ago. I have not been on any medicine for reflux after I recovered from the TIF. My DeMeester score went from 28 to 5.8, over 20 is severe. I am drinking coffee, soft drinks,...
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Board: Acid Reflux / GERD
07-14-2012, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 5
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Board: Acid Reflux / GERD
04-12-2012, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,721 |
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Board: Acid Reflux / GERD
03-08-2012, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,073 Re: tif? so much conflicting reports
Much of the negative TIF information is from 3 or more years ago. The procedure is new and probably has improved in the last three years along with more experience by the surgeons. I had the TIF 11...
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Board: Acid Reflux / GERD
01-08-2012, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,124 Re: TIF Procedure
I had the TIF last April. The surgery went fine and I followed the diet for the entire time. After I went off the diet I had stomach problems and thought that it might be reflux. A second pH test...
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Board: Acid Reflux / GERD
10-20-2011, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,387 |
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Board: Acid Reflux / GERD
09-26-2011, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,250 Re: Newbie seeks help!
I have had problems knowing if burning in the mouth, bad taste, etc are allergies or reflux. Could your symptoms be allergies? You could try an antihistamine and see if your symptoms are better or...
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Board: Acid Reflux / GERD
09-25-2011, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 796 Re: What test should I have for LPR?
I had the TIF surgery and thought that I was still refluxing. Like yours, my 24 hour pH test showed that I was not having significant reflux. I then took Carafate for two months and the pain that I...
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Board: Acid Reflux / GERD
09-19-2011, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,799 Re: Random chest pains and GERD
TIF is Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication. It is a surgery to reduce reflux. Carafate is a medication that coats the stomach. It is usually used to treat ulcers but can be used for gastritis.
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Board: Acid Reflux / GERD
09-10-2011, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,776 Re: Transoral Incisionless Fundo (TIF)
I did not ask my surgeon about doing NF if the TIF did not work. Having both surgeries would be expensive and it would mean being on the restricted diet for two periods of time. As I said in my...
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Board: Acid Reflux / GERD
08-19-2011, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,883 Re: Newbie Requesting Advice...
I had reflux for 10 years and sleepless nights and two GI doctors each did 2 endoscopies and was told that my reflux was not bad. I then went to the local Hospital's Heart Burn Clinic and they have...
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