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Advice for upper endoscopy and Bravo placement?

Posted by cindyh6464 @cindyh6464, Apr 3, 2025

Hey Peeps! I am having an upper endoscopy with a 48b hour BRAVO placement to measure the pH in my esophagus in 2 weeks. I have to be off my PPI for a week prior and Famotidine for 4 days prior. I am NOT looking forward to it!!! Has anyone who has done this have any advice? I am already doing everything I can with diet, and bed is propped up.

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sylvermoon8 | @sylvermoon8 | Nov 20, 2025
In reply to @cindyh6464 "When I swallowed, I could feel a spot that was a bit sore, but it did..." + (show)
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When I swallowed, I could feel a spot that was a bit sore, but it did not bother me very much... by the next morning, it was fine. Since I couldn't tell it was there after the first day, I had no idea when it detached.

It wasn't GERD... it was the medications they were giving me to treat my non-existent GERD. UGH!!! When I went off the medications for the test, I felt better after a few days. Turns out I have a tender stomach lining. I have learned what causes it to flare up: alcohol, spicy food, and many medications. If I avoid them and do not wear a bra for very long, I feel great!

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@cindyh6464 my gosh that’s exactly me. They have tried several medications and dosages and they all make my symptoms worse. And wearing a bra longer than a few hours is uncomfortable.

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cindyh6464 | @cindyh6464 | Nov 21, 2025
In reply to @sylvermoon8 "@cindyh6464 my gosh that’s exactly me. They have tried several medications and dosages and they all..." + (show)
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@cindyh6464 my gosh that’s exactly me. They have tried several medications and dosages and they all make my symptoms worse. And wearing a bra longer than a few hours is uncomfortable.

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@sylvermoon8 Diet really helped me calm everything down, and I feel great now... as long as I do not wear a bra, which I have adapted to. I found loose blouses with a tight undershirt beneath, overalls, and pretty vests are my go-tos. I hope you find your way back to feeling well! I wish you well. (-:

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