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Chronic GERD: Any experiences with the Linx procedure?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jan 23, 2022 | Replies (4)
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@jkelly5539jill

What is LINX? I had my gall bladder removed last March and 6 months later started experiencing severe acid reflex, nausea, etc. Had acid reflex prior but not constantly like now. Doesn't seem to matter what I eat or drink or what I take for it. I have even started vomiting in the middle of the night. I am 70 yrs old and really hope I don't have to live the rest of my life like this, do?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 23, 2022

Kelly, The LINX procedure is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The device is surgically implanted around the lower end of the esophagus. You can learn more from this patient story:
- Finally! Relief for Unbearable Acid Reflux: The LINX Procedure https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/2013/06/14/finally-relief-for-unbearable-acid-reflux-the-linx-procedure/

@mrsheart, Mayo Clinic also offers transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), a recently developed procedure that may offer relief from GERD without surgery. These procedures require significant experience and skills in laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20362042#

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