Barrett’s esophagus

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

I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do I treat it?

Hi. any ideas on alternatives to cheddar cheese ?. I have a few slices in the mornings just to get me going, along with a banana, [i can't eat much first thing in the morning]. I have heard that cheddar cheese is a no no. thanks.

No fat cottage cheese or no fat yogurt would sub in well.

I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do I treat it?

I drink alkaline water and use it to spray my throat to kill off the digestive enzyme pepsin. I also use the alginate Gaviscon Advance, UK version, which stung at first from its sodium but now is soothing. Low acid, whole food diet is helpful for many people, maybe for you two. There is a FB page with many recipes, I think it's called the Acidwatchers Diet Warriors Group. Dr. Jamie Koufman has a lot of free info on her web site. Dr. Jonathan Aviv has a lot of info scattered about the internet. Maybe also look into vagus nerve damage as causing the coughing?

Great info, thanks

I do all the above and my cough is gone. I started the Acid watchers diet warrior support group on Facebook March of 2024. It follows Dr Avivs book and findings. I also have Dr Koughmans books Good luck!
Alkaline water suggested above is an absolute for me 😉

I am sooo happy to find this forum. I am really sad about my diagnosis two weeks ago. My understanding is that while erosive esophagitis can be reversed — Barrett’s cannot. I am extra fearful because I witnessed my younger brother die of stomach cancer in his mid 30s (non drinker, non smoker, healthy and fit while eating organic and having a six pack abs etc — when he complained of stomach pain docs did not scope because of his age and he was treated with protonix for what they aaaimed was an ulcer. A few months later after liver pain he was diagnosed with stomach cancer and he died 3 1/2 months later).

Sooo … I’ll always have post traumatic stress from my reflux lead me to get scoped (although the docs don’t think this is related to my family history). I was recommended to have another endoscopy in 3-6 months for more extensive biopsies . So far it’s non dysplasia Barrett’s.

I’m scared but have gone full speed revision of my diet , habits, sleep at incline …

I lost my job two weeks ago (but start a new one soon luckily). I’ve been spending the last two weeks scouring the net and YouTube videos and have found a TON of great info. But I love seeing other people that have experience living with Barrett’s.

I am scared

Hello. I also was diagnosed with Barrett’s 5 years ago; luckily still in the dysplasia stage. I am on Protonix to help control reflux but unfortunately this is worsening and I am now concerned. My GI dr has not recommended anything else-yet.