Barrett’s esophagus

I will ask. Hospital called yesterday to let me know that I would need a down payment for the endoscope as it is an elective procedure.... not sure how that will work for me. I’m becoming increasingly worried as I read more. I have been going to Dr on and off for a couple years for different issues. I’m beginning to think it’s all related to this.

I will. I am becoming increasingly concerned as I read more about all of this. I have been going to the dr for various reasons for the past 3 years and it’s starting to seem like it’s all related. I am not a fan of going to the dr so I don’t go for every little thing, so when I go it’s because I feel concerned. Now I feel like we’ve missed something.

Hi! I’m sorry to hear this. What do you have going on?

Is there a good place to get diet tips?

You can google low acid diet. I bought the book" the acid watchers diet". Very good info on diet. Lists ph of foods, what to avoid if you have gerd or Barrett's. It has recipes too. Avoid processed foods, soda, booze, spicy foods, Italian, Mexican, tomato, vinegar products. Drink more water and almond milk unsweetened and green tea. Low acid coffee is ok. Don't eat 3 hrs before bedtime. Lose weight if you need to. Exercise more. No chocolate or mint.

After reading everything here I’m so angry with my add and myself. In 2017 when they found the “Barrett’s”, I had so much going on, within a 3 month time frame we adopted 2 granddaughters that we had been fighting for for over 2 years, the baby had heart surgery, I had a hysterectomy followed by a blood clot and finally closing my business. My Dr did not tell me how serious this could be and I was so consumed by life and the 4 kids I had at home that I just ignored it. With 3 years passing and so many symptoms that point to this I am really scared what we will find on Tuesday. Sorry for the novel, I’m just obsessing over this.

When I was first diagnosed with Barrett's my Dr. Put me on a ppi protonix and said low acid diet from now on. Don't panic, just change your diet. I eat baked chicken, turkey, steamed fresh broccoli,Brussels sprouts, carrots, spinach, cauliflower, avoid all high fructose corn syrup, avoid fast food and fried foods. No pepper or hot sauces.I think I would look for a new GI Dr.
Let us know how you are after your appointment.

Thank you for always responding:) I am researching the diet.... does the sore throat and difficultly swallowing just mean it has gotten worse? Sorry I’m just finding a lot of conflicting info.

It could be related. Watch the diet closely. No oranges, apples, no V8 or grapefruit juices. Melons are ok and ripe bananas too. Stay away from food products with added acids in them, this burns the esophagus on the way down. No table salt only Celtic salt or Himalayan pink salt is ok. Hope this helps. Baked fish is ok too!

Yes it does! I am ordering the book you suggested!