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I had a GERD workup after my MAI diagnosis. I had the following three tests in this order:
1) Barium Swallow
2) Endoscopy
3) 24 hour PH test. I was suppose to also have an esophageal manometry as part of this test but my nasal cavity was too small for the probe, I am now going back and forth with my doctor on getting the manometry done with a pediatric scope which he thinks is unnecessary for reasons that would have likewise made the test with the adult probe unnecessary (the one he ordered) so its hard to follow his reasoning.
I will say the GI doctor was totally disinterested in doing any testing for GERD and it was my pulmonary rehab program that really pushed me to get the testing done. I am glad they did.
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I had all that done while at NJH. Are you still heading to NJH, they do all that.
It truly sounds from all you have learned and posted on the site you are so far ahead of a great many people who go there, NJH, in terms of what you already know before going to NJH.
They will do other tests, as you probably already know, to rule out other possibilities. I take it they sent you the information sheets about the various tests that you may or may not have at NJH?
I wanted the 24 hour PH test done here locally, OKC, and was told I didn't need it after being told by the GI doctor I possibly had an acid reflux problem due the testing done by the GI doctor. Glad NJH did the test and tests. They found I have a small hiatal hernia.
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Thank you for the good info. I’m glad you were able to get that done - it shows the need to advocate for ourselves and have providers understand the full picture and underlying causes.