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Barrett's Esophagus Recent Diagnosis

Posted by pjebp @pjebp, Jun 5 9:47am

I am a 65 year old female 5 year CRC stage 4 survivor currently NED. I had an endoscopy/colonoscopy done locally on Tuesday. My colon looked great but I had what appeared to be some inflammation in my esophagus, esophago gastric junction and stomach soy gastroenterologist biopsied the 3 areas. According to my local pathology it looks like I have Barrett's Esophagus. I really didn't have any clear cut symptoms. I do have occasional heartburn and sometimes I do get full easily but I only eat a couple times a day so maybe it's a lot of food at one time. I plan on having my cancer team at Mayo review everything and see what they recommend. My local gastroenterologist recommends another EDG in 3 years and a low dose of omeprazole daily. Is it possible to reduce my silent GERD without medication using the usual suggested methods such as eating smaller more frequent meals, elevated sleeping at night, last meal no less than four hours before bedtime etc? I do not smoke or drink alcohol and the only beverages I drink are decaffeinated Swiss water processed coffee, herbal tea and water. I eat very healthy with lots of fiber and protein and healthy fats. I have been feeling good lately withplenty of energy and very happy that I am showing no evidence of disease (CRC). Any info on what works for others is welcome!

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sassysaveur | @sassysaveur | 1 day ago
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@riflemanz64 I have it too, but I'm confused because I was told you cannot get rid of it. I was told that once those cellular changes take place, they don't revert to normal cells.

I quit taking esomeprazole because after a year of it, my osteopenia advanced to osteoporosis. I now take only famotidine. But, with a low acid diet and drinking alkaline water only, I have very few symptoms.

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@sgreger1 interesting
I’ve never heard of alkaline water. What is it? Did doctor advise you to drink this?

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dcdonly45 | @dcdonly45 | 3 hours ago
In reply to @bonnie51k "Yes I was on omperazole. I went off it many years ago when I had a..." + (show)
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Yes I was on omperazole. I went off it many years ago when I had a dexa scan and my bones aren't as strong as I thought they were and that's because this type of medication weakens the bones . I take levothyroxine on and off but but that's only because my thyroid levels were down. So I bought some organic vitamin d and I make sure that I watch what I eat. Anything like oranges or tomatoes tend to stay away from but I do have an ongoing prescription for a zofran which is for nausea which I also have gastroparesis. I still have too much acid in my body. Often I take A little bit of baking soda in warm water and I gargle and I spit it out and then I take a little bit more and well. Then I just drink it. And I only make sure that the baking soda is organic. That does the trick

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@bonnie51k
Good morning,
I’m an 80 yr old, and for 14 yrs. I Took levothyroxin for Hashimotos thyroid. As I aged my thyroid stabilized and no longer take the Levo! . However,
I developed BE while I was on Levothyroxin and a PPI protonix for my BE. You’re correct that there is a correlation between the two illnesses or an affect of both drugs overtime on other organs like our heart, and bones!
I too developed
Osteoporosis, from the PPI!
I fractured my spine 2yrs ago, due to Omeprazole and Protinix long term!
Of course drugs are necessary
I’m currently on a “Reclast infusion” yearly for my bones, as I’m now on a higher dose 40mg 2xs daily of Omeprazole!!
I am currently on an anti- inflammatory diet… (due to MY OWN research) and Not a doctors!! They are not much help when it comes to healthy eating to heal the body! The Anti-inflammation diet has greatly helped! Reducing the PH / acid in our bodies, healing my gut!
I highly recommend the book
“Plant Powered Plus “ author: gastrointestinal doctor
Will Bulsiewicz, yes it’s eating more berries and dark greens, legumes, and fiber, fermented foods (Bulgarian yogurt, sauerkraut, etc. and more filtered water, but it’s taming the inflammation causing Your acid, therefore healing the Gut, which will take TIME!
It’s new out this year, certain a library or Amazon has it!
Sending my Blessings for continued healing!
Diane, Texas

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