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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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pdilly | @pdilly | Jan 6, 2021

Back burner. Thank you for asking. Instead of 3 done during 2020, zero ablations in 2020. Hopefully we’ll get back to THE BEFORE TIMES someday soon.

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riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Jan 6, 2021

Yes I did. I'm going to ask him how does a person get rid of chronic gastritis or do I just live with it? I'm staying on my strict diet for life. I've read that gastritis can turn into stomach cancer.

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ccben70 | @ccben70 | Jan 7, 2021
In reply to @valm "I was diagnosed with Barretts about 13 years ago. I’ve since had a Nissen Fundoplication done..." + (show)
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I was diagnosed with Barretts about 13 years ago. I’ve since had a Nissen Fundoplication done since my “esophogial flap” wasn’t closing and food was even coming back up after eating. Since the surgery, I can’t throw up though, so I have Ondensatron on hand if I get nauseated. Barretts is pretty serious stuff and can really cause a lot of damage. I still get scoped every 3 yrs. to ensure it’s not progressing further.

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I had Nissen Fundoplication 4 yrs ago and it really eliminated my GERD and esophagus erosion. Now, seems like GERD is coming back a little. Have read that over time, the wrapping of upper stomach near flap may loosen and some reflux may reoccur. Have you encountered that at all? Thanks

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wmbcat | @wmbcat | Mar 7, 2022

I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do I treat it?

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riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Mar 7, 2022
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I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do I treat it?

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The only thing you can do is go on a low acid diet. No soda, booze, vinegar based products, no tomato products or fried fast foods. Drink water,
Green tea, unsweetened almond milk and low acid coffee like health wise. Cut out salt, pepper, and most seasoning. I take a ppi for my BE and on my last scope there was no sign of BE. The diet does work.

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wmbcat | @wmbcat | Mar 7, 2022
In reply to @riflemanz64 "The only thing you can do is go on a low acid diet. No soda, booze,..." + (show)
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The only thing you can do is go on a low acid diet. No soda, booze, vinegar based products, no tomato products or fried fast foods. Drink water,
Green tea, unsweetened almond milk and low acid coffee like health wise. Cut out salt, pepper, and most seasoning. I take a ppi for my BE and on my last scope there was no sign of BE. The diet does work.

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I wish I could take a PPI but I’m allergic! Crazy, right? I used to eat a very strict diet but got off of it and my BE flared back up. I guess I’ll get back on it!

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wmbcat | @wmbcat | Mar 7, 2022
In reply to @riflemanz64 "The only thing you can do is go on a low acid diet. No soda, booze,..." + (show)
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The only thing you can do is go on a low acid diet. No soda, booze, vinegar based products, no tomato products or fried fast foods. Drink water,
Green tea, unsweetened almond milk and low acid coffee like health wise. Cut out salt, pepper, and most seasoning. I take a ppi for my BE and on my last scope there was no sign of BE. The diet does work.

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So you do or don’t take a PPI?

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riflemanz64 | @riflemanz64 | Mar 8, 2022
In reply to @wmbcat "I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do..." + (show)
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I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do I treat it?

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Yes, I take a 40mg pantaprazole ppi 1/2 hr. before supper.

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t98 | @t98 | Mar 8, 2022
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I have BE but can’t take PPIs or H2 Blockers. I’ve developed a cough. How do I treat it?

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What does the gastroenterologist suggest you do? Have you tried Gaviscon? If you can't control the irritation with diet, you might want to try to take that after meals and before bedtime, to avoid further irritation. Or take Tums when you feel symptoms (such as burning, or the need to cough). Did the doctor say if you have a hiatal hernia and if they want to treat that in some way?

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