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Barrett’s esophagus

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: 17 hours ago | Replies (334)
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@diannesmcneill

I was diagnosed with reflux and Barrett’s ( no dysplasia) 4 months ago. I take OTC nexium two 20 mg twice daily, sucralfate 10 ml before meals and bedtime, baclofen 5 mg 3 times during day and at bedtime. I suppose my treatment is forever.

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mrgvw | @mrgvw | 21 hours ago

Well Dianne... statistically, not many cases of Barrett's actually turn into esophageal cancer (I think maybe 6% ?). But that doesn't mean Barrett's patches within the esophagus cannot cause problems. So... no high grade dysplasia cells seen with your Barrett's... so what about dysphagia? Is swallowing OK? If so... then so far so good. If not... then possibly an ablation procedure would be useful. Just want to be sure your QofLife is acceptable to you. And stay monitored. EC can take forever to develop. But once it does, it can move at warp speed.

Gary

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