Intestinal Metaplasia: What do you do to lower the risk of cancer?

Hi, how long before you went in for your follow up endo.?

Last September 2023 I have been diagnosed with intestinal, metaplasia and barrettes esophagus. Non-dysplasia, thank goodness. I’m reading information on intestinal metaplasia to educate myself because my doctor told me he’s not worried about metaplasia but that he is very concerned with Barrett esophagus.
I wish you the best, and I hope for find good advice from others

My Dr. said stay on the PPI for life due to stomach ulcers.

PPI ‘s are only intended for short term use . If you Google it you’ll see why .

ok - well....? No metaplasia detected! I was put on Sucralfate twice daily and ate NOTHING flavorful for like four months. I am beyond happy and, while I can have a more normalized diet, I am also definitely tweaking it to satisfy higher health standards. No more soda, alcohol, super fatty foods for me!

thanks for that. Good luck with the 'scope in April. I am going in for mine next week and am a little nervous. Hopefully, things will appear to have improved (maybe even slightly?). Will keep you guys posted! Wish me luck

Buy the book "the acid watchers diet off Amazon because it has great info and recipes.

thank you! And I'm going to invest in some Healthwise coffee, too 🙂

What do you recommend for those of us with insatiable sweet tooth? I find that adding a little bit of honey to plain Cream of Wheat is nice, but what else might there be? I've had the same diet virtually since birth & I'm a fish out of water when it comes to "healthy alternatives" haha

I had Barrett’s esophagus in 2018. I watched my diet religiously and cut out spices, sweets and all acid. My last 2 EGD’s showed no signs of Barrett’s esophagus. I started to add back some sweets. I get scoped again in April 2024 to check for ulcers. I’m on a PPI omperzole to reduce acid so I hope there gone. My GI doc said I don’t have to cut out everything. Moderation is the key.