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Intestinal Metaplasia: What do you do to lower the risk of cancer?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 19 9:39am | Replies (101)Comment receiving replies
A year ago I was diagnosed with Intestinal Metaplasia. I had Barrett's Esophagus but was told there was no evidence of it now. I have been on PPI's for about 8 years or so. I have silent GERD--that is no longer silent! I have an endoscopy on May 26, 2022. Does anyone have advice for me regarding asking about my digestive health and my intestinal metaplasia. OH, need to add that one week ago I had emergency surgery for gall bladder removal (Choleocystectomy). . Surgeon said if I waited one more day, my condition would have been life-threatening. Yikes! Thank you Lord for wise doctors.
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Welcome, @callycamp. You'll notice that I moved your post to this existing discussion:
- Intestinal Metaplasia: What do you do to lower the risk of cancer? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/intestinal-metaplasia/
Click the link to read from the beginning of the discussion to see the helpful tips posted by fellow members @riflemanz64 @evapa @annie2 @cdmazal @gastrogirl @laurarod @jillannw
What lifestyle changes are you considering?
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Go on a low acid diet if your not already on one. No soda, booze, only drink water, almond milk, green tea, low acid coffee like Healthwise. Don't eat 3 hrs before bed. I live on chicken breast. No fried fatty foods. No vinegar products or tomato or Citrus. No Mexican or Italian. I also have Barrett's that wasn't on my last scope so I'm like you are. I take 40mg pantaprazole 1/2 hr before supper. I hope Barrett's stays gone! I like the book from Amazon The acid watcher diet. Good luck!