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Lynda Lynda

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I have been taking PPI's for years too. Recently had colonoscopy / endoscopy. It said "esophageal mucosa appeared grossly normal" so I assume that means I have no damage to my esophagus due to years of suffering from acid reflux ? I'm having a terrible heartburn reflux attack right now. Recently endoscopy showed gastritis in my stomach. I am calling my doctors office on Monday, these attacks are getting more severe. My CT Scan is April 21st and my follow-up appointment on May 19.

Sending you my support.:heart:
 

Lynda Lynda

Member
Ok. Feel terrible today and waiting for my doctor to call me back. Severe heartburn and acid reflux for the past 5 hours, my chest feels like it's burning. It has been years and years since this happened. Now I am SO nauseated I am gonna throw up. I took a Protonics and 4 chewable Extra strength Gaviscon today. Only good thing......I have not had a BM all day long ( wierd ), but stomach bloated up like a giant balloon ! I live alone so I have to go to the grocery store tonight or tomorrow ( sigh. ) I had been using Safeway Grocery delivery for years but recently canceled them to to poor service ( actually poor EVERYTHING. ) Now I have to get off my ass and actually go to the grocery store. Also because I am sick those screaming kids right outside my front door are severly irritating mr and now I am the Grouchy Old Lady I suppose.:(
 

Lynda Lynda

Member
Do most people get a colonoscopy AND endoscopy at the same time ? I do. Maybe because I have the acid reflux. My most recent endoscopy showed gastritis.
Will 6mp pill and Humira help the gastritis ?
 
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Do most people get a colonoscopy AND endoscopy at the same time ? I do. Maybe because I have the acid reflux. My most recent endoscopy showed gastritis.
Will 6mp pill and Humira help the gastritis ?
Last time I got my scopes done, I told the doc that I wanted to make sure he did the upper first because i didn't want to wake up with a crappy outlook on life! LOL At least he understood I was joking.

I have always had both done also .. not by choice, just doc always wants to look at both ends.

Jay
 
I use to take nexium everyday. I started eating 1/4 cup or so of kim chee every night. I take a nexium maybe once a month, maybe. Kim chee is fantastic
 
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