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Barrett's Esophagus Recent Diagnosis
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For over 20 years I was told I had Barretts. When those doctors retired I went elsewhere. I was told I didn't have it? They kept on taking out pylops. Did it just go away when I started eating better. I don't know or did I ever have it .
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@bonnie51k
Good Evening, I’ve had BE for over 8 yrs. Each time I had an endoscopy, They took samples or biopsies to send to a lab, that shows they determine you have BE. Were you ever on Protonix ( a PPI) or Omeprazole? I do not have an answer why it went away, only the Biopsies and the gastroenterologist could tell you!
If it were me Id request a copy of my endoscopies ( I have had One every 2 yrs and recently every 3 mos). Each time they provide me with a printout and photos from the endoscopy and also the final review from the Lab!
Wishing you continued good health and enjoyable eating
Blessings, Diane,TX
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@bonnie51k
I am told I have BE (no polyps, but the endoscopy shows the cellular changes). Eating better definitely helps. I had gastritis when they did my last endoscopy. Since I cleared up my gastritis (from eating better), I don't or rarely ever notice effects of Barretts. My GI doctor said not to worry about the BE because statistically, women don't die from BE.