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Hiatal Hernia

Posted by cantbelievethis @cantbelievethis, Jul 13, 2023

I would love to hear commentary from people who have a hiatal hernia and what you do for it or have done for it. I was given a cardiac scan of my heart area for something and the scan 'accidentally' picked up that I have a hiatal hernia (totally unrelated to cardiac issues). I want to know what has worked for others. Yes, I have a doctor but feedback from actual patients is beneficial as well. I am not looking for medical advice for my own situation, just wondering about what has worked or not worked for you. Thanks.

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rozy288 | @rozy288 | May 2 11:53am
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@lisalucier

Hi, @sherpatterson3 - I moved your discussion to join this one so you could chat with others who've had this surgery like @babswel1 @debbieltx @rozy288 and others.

- Massive hiatal hernia repair, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/massive-hiatal-hernia-repair/

Perhaps other members may know about experiencing migraines after this procedure.

How are you doing today, sherpatterson3?

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I never had that surgery.

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msturcken | @msturcken | 4 days ago
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@babswel1

Hello.
I have very similar symptoms. Out of breath often after walking a few feet.
Terrible cramping at times. Have been through every gastric test with no clear diagnosis yet.

Can you elaborate with symptoms. I woukd like to hear about surgery. Hope it went well.
Onward.

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I had hiatal hernia repair but it came back after three months. Has anyone else experienced this

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pichulita | @pichulita | 3 days ago

I had that surgery about 12 years ago and it's back

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crn | @crn | 2 days ago

I have had a small hiatal hernia for years and none of my doctors ever wanted to do anything about it. It doesn't bother me, so I’m fine with that.

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frouke | @frouke | 2 days ago
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@crn

I have had a small hiatal hernia for years and none of my doctors ever wanted to do anything about it. It doesn't bother me, so I’m fine with that.

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I’ve had a hiatal hernia for many years and I didn’t know until I had a ct scan for my chest. I noticed the that when I bent forward causing some pressure in the hernia area, it feels like it shifted and this caused discomfort but it would go away when I stand up straight and massage the area it would move back to normal. I asked the doctor about it and he said it’s a small hiatal hernia but he didn’t offer any help with it, I don’t want surgery and I’m just reading that it often comes back.

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brittis | @brittis | 2 days ago

Same here! Before I even knew that I have Gerd, I would sometimes bend down to tie my shoes. Something hard was felt close to my upper stomach and there was pain like my Diaphragm was in spasms. I did the same thing, massaged the area and it would resolve. Don't feel it often now since I try not to bend down that way.

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