It’s been awhile but I don’t recall having any issue with the Bravo meter test. My ENT is a quirky late middle aged woman. When I met with her for the first time, she had a half empty two liter orange soda on her desk. This didn’t appear very professional but I soon learned the purpose of what turned out to be a prop. She set the bottle on its side as an illustration of what happens with acid when you lie down-it comes up to your throat, especially if you have a hiatal hernia. My Bravo test did show that I do have an acid problem which affects my throat.

I take 20mg of famotadine (Pepcid) before bed most nights, but I really believe in homeopathic methods as well. Elevate the head of your bed as much as you can without sliding down. Also, my integrative medicine doctor recommends:
Zinc carnosine
DGL
Aloe Vera
Soothing tea (I make my own concoction of licorice root, chamomile and marshmallow root-tastes good!)
Alkaline water-can purchase bottles or use alkaline drops
Manuka honey

I find that these natural aids do help how I feel although I have not had another endoscopy since the Bravo test. I do still consume coffee and wine with dinner, but have eliminated carbonated beverages and highly acidic foods.

I also recommend Dr. Jamie Koufman’s website and books.

Best wishes,
Cindy