Connect
← Return to Anyone taking PPIs?
Discussion
Comment receiving replies
@rashida I just read your post. I was told at National Jewish Hospital, NJH, that I have a small hiatal hernia but not told to start PPI. The Bravo test performed at NJH did not indicate acid reflux. Just hope the test was correct, "ya just never know."
What were your symptoms that you feel the hiatal hernia caused before taking the PPI.?
Did you have problems such that you could describe as being caused by the hiatal hernia or was it a colonoscopy test that suggested problems and PPI's?
I don't think I have problems that could be associated with a hiatal hernia, but I might be wrong and wonder if you had specific problems that you were aware of before being told to start the PPI's.
Barbara
Replies to "@rashida I just read your post. I was told at National Jewish Hospital, NJH, that I..."
@blm1007blm1007 the major symptom of a hiatal hernia is heartburn due to reflux. Sometimes heartburn feels like a heart attack, other times just a burning sensation in the middle of the chest. Other times, regurgitation of food or acid in the stomach.
I was given a barium swallow test to diagnose the hiatal hernia. I have been taking Lansoprazole (generic of Prevacid) for many years now. I read a lot that PPIs should not be taken long term but for me it is a daily necessity in addition to sleeping with the head of my bed raised (I have an adjustable bed). If I don’t continue taking my PPI I run the risk of getting Barrett’s esophagus.
Connect
@blm1007blm1007 I have a moderate size hiatal hernia that was causing severe reflux. He put me on Nexium and that helped with symptoms. I was constantly coughing and clearing my throat on top of sore throat and hoarseness. That is what led me down the path to discover I had MAC. I’m convinced this reflux contributes to that. Surgery to repair that hernia is out of the question for me as too invasive as don’t like the after affects. Doctor said he wouldn’t have surgery either!