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Barrett’s esophagus

Posted by jvanstratten @jvanstratten, Mar 22, 2018

Looking for info and help with Barret’s esophagus. I can’t figure out just how serious this is. I have read way too much online! I don’t really know how strict my diet really has to be. It is really stressful-. Does anyone here have it? And exactly how serious is it?

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irenet | @irenet | Jan 23 7:32pm
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Can you give me any hints on stopping drinking coffee, I have tried half caffeine and half decaf, but not helping, headaches, I have Barrettes disease, trying to drink herbal teas, Dr wants me to stop all coffee. Thank you.

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I drink Folgers sensitive stomach decaf without any issues so far. Best of luck!

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irenet | @irenet | Jan 23 7:36pm
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Try buying (or checking out at a library) the Acid Watcher Diet by Jonathan Aviv MD. It’s an excellent book and resource. I follow the diet and so many of my Barrettes symptoms have gone away. I have been able to lower my omeprozole from 80 mg a day to 30 🙂 My ENT is very pleased and I am hopeful my next scope should prove improvement.
ALSO Look up the Acid Watcher Diet Warriors Support Group on Facebook.
They are so supportive and in fact someone in this support group, connect.mayoclinic.org, directed me to both the book and the support group mentioned above. Life has truly improved!

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Good book. I have that one also have the gastritis healing book and dropping acid the reflux diet. My health has greatly improved by following a better diet and hope these will help you !

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rashida | @rashida | Jan 23 8:04pm
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I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do I treat it?

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I have had GERD - caused by a hiatal hernia - for about twenty years, and have been on a PPI (Lansoprazole) for as long. I know there has been advice not to use PPIs for longer than two weeks, but I have had no side effects or complications having used it for this long. No BE - I have had endoscopies done every five years (at the same time as a colonoscopy) to ensure I have not developed Barrett’s.

I eat and drink whatever I want, but having said that, I have never been fond of sweet stuff like cakes, cookies, etc. (though I do indulge in a bit when I get a craving), chips (except for the occasional small order of McDonald’s fried) or carbonated drinks. I do love carbs though and eat rice every day for supper! lol. I cannot drink lemon juice or apple cider vinegar because I find them very acidic - even though everyone assures me they are really alkaline (go figure, eh!)! I cannot eat pineapple or take bromeline either for the same reason. I eat only two meals a day, between noon and 8:00 p.m. - the latest, 9:00 p.m. - and maybe an occasional snack between the two meals. I ever eat past 9:00 p.m., to avoid reflux when I go to bed around midnight. Despite that, sometimes I wake up with chest pain but a few sips of water (always kept by my bedside) eases that.

I also find having the head of my bed raised about six inches helps prevent any regurgitation or reflux. I used risers for years to elevate the top of my bed (available on Amazon or in any bed and linens store) but recently bought an adjustable bed (also available on Amazon) which I find even better as I can raise or lower the head or foot of my bed - or both, which I haven’t done yet though - to any height. I avoid bending over to do any kind of work as I can guarantee chest pain within minutes if I do, and I never lie flat on my back for the same reason.

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darleneporter | @darleneporter | Jan 23 8:16pm
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I drink Folgers sensitive stomach decaf without any issues so far. Best of luck!

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Thank you for the update

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darleneporter | @darleneporter | Jan 24 3:28pm
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I changed from drinking hot coffee to a iced coffee. Hot coffee made me reflux too much. But for some reason iced coffee isn’t as bad I might give the lemon and honey a try. Thank you

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I was told by my Dr. Not to use lemon.

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phxbarb | @phxbarb | Jan 25 12:56pm
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I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do I treat it?

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I do not eat or drink anything after 8 pm and I absolutely do not take ibupropen in any shape or form. Only Tylenol. The BE has disappeared.

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joywin | @joywin | Jan 25 3:56pm
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I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do I treat it?

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PPIs are the gold standard for Barrett’s. I take 80 mg a day. I do have issues it’s them upsetting my gut but I’d rather that than developing a cancer caused by Barrett’s .
You also need to be very proactive with your diet.
I also take a pre and probiotic daily.

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lumberguy007 | @lumberguy007 | Jan 26 7:21pm
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I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do I treat it?

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I can’t tolerate ppi’s either. Would like alternative

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lumberguy007 | @lumberguy007 | Jan 26 7:24pm
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Hi
Barretts is associated or the precursor to esophogial cancer. When I was diagnosed 20 years ago it was recommended to have a Fundo. I was scared of cancer so I agreed. The reflux and regurg was destroying my life. It worked for 10 years still taking otc omeprazole. Then I found out the wrap was no longer intact. 3 more surgeries later I found myself at Mayo Jacksonville with absolutely no hope. All the drugs, all the tests (there were many), nothing worked. For 25 years I suffered. And what I found out was that I had .003 chance of getting cancer. I'm not saying I was misdiagnosed or that the procedures didn't help, but none of this actually fixed the problem of long term Gerds.
At Mayo clinic they found that the previous surgeries had damaged my esophogus and caused a large 7cm hiatal hernia.
Finally in May I had a special bariatric surgery that ACTUALLY fixed me. No reflux or bile in my throat. Can u imagine after 25 years of suffering 3 months later I am feeling real good!!!!!!!!!!!!

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What was the surgery?

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lumberguy007 | @lumberguy007 | Jan 26 7:26pm
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I have BE with high dysplasia. I have had two ablations and I am scheduled for my next endoscopy in Feb.
I am on 40 mgs of omeprazole, twice a day. That has alleviated any GERD I was having. I have cut out coffee and other acidic foods. Hopefully, the actions taken will prevent things from progressing.

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No issues from the ablation? I had it done and I now have LPR

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