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Barrett’s esophagus

Posted by jvanstratten @jvanstratten, Mar 22, 2018

Looking for info and help with Barret’s esophagus. I can’t figure out just how serious this is. I have read way too much online! I don’t really know how strict my diet really has to be. It is really stressful-. Does anyone here have it? And exactly how serious is it?

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JK | @contentandwell | Jan 19, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@contentandwell I think you,d have to research every year tinder if it's acidic or not I..." + (show)
@lioness

@contentandwell I think you,d have to research every year tinder if it's acidic or not I do a lot of herbal teas I,ll have to do some research

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@lioness Just googled and here is what I found"
Try caffeine-free herbal tea for acid reflux, but avoid spearmint or peppermint teas. Mint triggers acid reflux for many. Chamomile, licorice, slippery elm, and marshmallow may make better herbal remedies to soothe GERD symptoms.
Some of those I am not supposed to have I think. There are some odd restrictions for post-transplant.
JK

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 19, 2020

@contentandwell I do most of those teas the site throat tea feels good on the throat My brand is Yogi

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riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Jan 20, 2020
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@contentandwell

@lioness Just googled and here is what I found"
Try caffeine-free herbal tea for acid reflux, but avoid spearmint or peppermint teas. Mint triggers acid reflux for many. Chamomile, licorice, slippery elm, and marshmallow may make better herbal remedies to soothe GERD symptoms.
Some of those I am not supposed to have I think. There are some odd restrictions for post-transplant.
JK

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The pH level in the black tea is 4.99-5.55
The pH level in the green tea is 7-10
The Ph level in the herbal tea is 6-7
The pH level in the blackberry tea is 2-3
Green tea would be the best choice, then herbal.
You can add milk to your tea to reduce acidity.

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Drroberts | @drrobertsmsmft | Jan 20, 2020
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@l3440r

Wow that is a heavy dose of nexium. But I could never tell that it made that much difference whether I took it or forgot it. Can you tell a difference if you miss a dose? I was concerned about long time affects since I have taken omerprszole for ten years. But I guess it must be necessary. I also tske D3.
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I understand that you need to take K2 with vitamin D3. Explore thus.

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jmn | @jmn | Jan 20, 2020
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@riflemanz64

The pH level in the black tea is 4.99-5.55
The pH level in the green tea is 7-10
The Ph level in the herbal tea is 6-7
The pH level in the blackberry tea is 2-3
Green tea would be the best choice, then herbal.
You can add milk to your tea to reduce acidity.

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Thank you so much for the ph levels of the teas. Very helpful info for all of us who screen acid intake. One of the beauties of this outreach is how much we learn from one another among many other such gifts.

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riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Jan 20, 2020
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@jmn

Thank you so much for the ph levels of the teas. Very helpful info for all of us who screen acid intake. One of the beauties of this outreach is how much we learn from one another among many other such gifts.

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You're very welcome! It's great that all of us can help each other out thru our experiences in life.

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cim37343 | @cim37343 | Feb 13, 2020
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@cdrake

Hi! I was told 3 years ago after an endoscope that I have Barrett’s disease and would need to have biopsies AFTER I got through some other health issues... when that was discovered we were actually looking for blood loss, my hemoglobin was a 5. Anyway, had a hysterectomy and then a blood clot. Never went back for the biopsies... I don’t understand why he didn’t biopsy at the time. Anyway 3 years later I’m having some trouble swallowing and some other issues that I thought were related to my hashimotos. How concerned should I be?

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I thought a biopsy was needed to diagnose Barrett’s. Regardless if you are having trouble swallowing I’d sure get a follow up endoscopy.

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cdrake | @cdrake | Feb 13, 2020
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@cim37343

I thought a biopsy was needed to diagnose Barrett’s. Regardless if you are having trouble swallowing I’d sure get a follow up endoscopy.

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Yes that’s what I wondered. I was so confused lol. I went today and scheduled another endoscope. He said he took 2 biopsies last time in 2017 and will take 6 or 7 next week.

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JK | @contentandwell | Feb 13, 2020
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@cdrake

Hi! I was told 3 years ago after an endoscope that I have Barrett’s disease and would need to have biopsies AFTER I got through some other health issues... when that was discovered we were actually looking for blood loss, my hemoglobin was a 5. Anyway, had a hysterectomy and then a blood clot. Never went back for the biopsies... I don’t understand why he didn’t biopsy at the time. Anyway 3 years later I’m having some trouble swallowing and some other issues that I thought were related to my hashimotos. How concerned should I be?

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@cdrake I have Barrett's, diagnosed by an endoscopy. I never had a biopsy. I had my last endoscopy in the fall and they said my Barrett's was basically in remission! That was great news of course.
You should definitely follow up on the Barrett's. I'm glad you have another endoscopy scheduled. I hope you will keep us informed on how that goes.
JK

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cdrake | @cdrake | Feb 13, 2020
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@contentandwell

@cdrake I have Barrett's, diagnosed by an endoscopy. I never had a biopsy. I had my last endoscopy in the fall and they said my Barrett's was basically in remission! That was great news of course.
You should definitely follow up on the Barrett's. I'm glad you have another endoscopy scheduled. I hope you will keep us informed on how that goes.
JK

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Thank-you for response! So glad to hear yours is in remission! I hope my news is good after 3 years of ignoring it :(. I will definitely post the results

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