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Hiatal Hernia
I would love to hear commentary from people who have a hiatal hernia and what you do for it or have done for it. I was given a cardiac scan of my heart area for something and the scan 'accidentally' picked up that I have a hiatal hernia (totally unrelated to cardiac issues). I want to know what has worked for others. Yes, I have a doctor but feedback from actual patients is beneficial as well. I am not looking for medical advice for my own situation, just wondering about what has worked or not worked for you. Thanks.
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You have really been through it. Hope you are feeling better. So far I’m ok. Doing everything I can. Will be not go PPI route ever again. My poor sister has a broken back from osteoporosis from emperzole. Also is investigating kidney damage. Why do they approve these drugs if they have such horrible side effects? Stay well.
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1 ReactionFor anyone who wants to make sense of this article:
From BMC Medicine research 9/22 on PPIs and dementia:
“…The incident rate of all-cause dementia among proton pump inhibitor users was 1.06 events per 1000 person-years, compared with 0.51 events per 1000 person-years among non-users...”
So isn’t that like .1% as opposed to .05% incidence? Which none of us wants obviously but is pretty minuscule? I’d include the link but don’t know how to 🤷♀️
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1 ReactionI have had a horrible cough for over ten years, and my doctor sent me to a pulmonologist, an allergist, etc. and NO one told me to go to a Gastro doctor, so I did so on my own as I "felt" it was between my lungs and esophagus so was diagnosed with a 5 cm hernia. The surgeon recommended what you had done , but I am nervous it won't go well. Can you tell me more about yours ?? ,, size, etc. I am a "foodie" and a cook, but try to eat healthy, no carbonated drinks -don't like them anyway !! I am an athlete, although much older, I play pickle ball and biking but feel that my stamina would also be better, besides not gagging with an uncontrollable cough ,sometimes out in public !! ugh !! sleep?? , would LOVE to sleep better !!!!
PS I next have to have 2 tests before he will do anything,very nervous as they have to stick a tube up my nose ,down my throat and has to stay in for 24 hr. !!!!
1 - espphageal manometry
2 - 2h ph testing
is there a private way i can give you my number? also i am 72 nd 3/4 . Majored in phys educ. still athletic. If not i can respond here
the only way I can see is to send it to my Email !!?? think that is OK
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put something in the subject line from you !! so it doesn't go to spam !!!
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Donna
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Thank you Colleen. Appreciate the insight.
yes, I understand, thank you !
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1 Reactionwhere is the "button" for the "secure private message function ???