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I’m new. I have Gastroparesis and horrible GERD. Diet is a huge issue and I shake...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/51250/

Discussion: Gastroparesis with severe symptoms!

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2019

@marksnow What's that? I was reading that a hiatus hernia makes GERD worse? I wonder if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/143361/

Discussion: Esophageal dysmotility

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 19, 2017

Ryman, First of all, I don't have a swallowing problem with my Barrett's Esophgus nor am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192440/

Discussion: Botox injection for swallowing issues - Debating Surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 7, 2018

Prescriptions for GERD cause your stomach to stop producing acids which are required to digest your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083982/

Discussion: GERD issues

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

@mj953 I too would be interested in knowing what type of surgery you had for GERD.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608585/

Discussion: Severe gnawing hunger pains

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 12, 2021

Hello, I have had gerd for 30+ years. I take Synthroid. Have you tried that ?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955681/

Discussion: Gastritis and Gerd causing other problems

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Is the fundoplication scary? Any side effects? I've heard about it and considered it as a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761544/

Discussion: Side effects with omeprazole/Prilosec use

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

I had my third hernia repair with full open through the back of left lung. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989913/

Discussion: Hiatal hernia, GERD and Barrett’s esophagus, pain

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Have you heard of and/or tried low FODMAP? I was diagnosed with GERD 20+ years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232255/

Discussion: fructose intolerance/malabsorption

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 9, 2018

Kelly, The LINX procedure is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The device is surgically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674167/

Discussion: Linx experiences?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 23, 2022

My GI has recommended an over the counter product called IBGard for my Irritable Bowel Syndrome....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/43776/

Discussion: IBS and GERD

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 8, 2019

I was vomiting blood from my gerd at one point. They finally put me on Dexilant....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221766/

Discussion: Esophageal dysmotility

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 25, 2025

I control GERD by diet. I watch what I eat and don,t eat after7PM

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595807/

Discussion: GERD: What helps long term?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 20, 2021

@jmedj55 I have been on a ppi, Lansoprazole, for at least twenty years because of GERD,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365991/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 7, 2025

Hi, @nthpokt - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I do not have a hiatal hernia nor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528341/

Discussion: Was diagnosed with diverticulosis and Hiatal Hernia 3 mos. ago.

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: 2 days ago

I have Gerd too which also caused my Barrett’s esophagus I’m sure. My doctor prescribed 40mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350822/

Discussion: GERD issues

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

I follow a low acid diet for life after having gerd that is now Barrett's. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137261/

Discussion: Hiatal Hernia. What helps?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 24, 2020

@betterb4, interesting... I've never heard of melatonin to treat GERD. @JustinMcClanahan, do you have any insight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137251/

Discussion: Hiatal Hernia. What helps?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 28, 2017

No I am researching. I have Gerd. I've had it for years but it has come...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304949/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to repair hiatal hernia?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 15, 2025

I am considering having surgery to resolve my terrible GERD problems. Toupet fundoplication has been recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/48576/

Discussion: Linx procedure for severe GERD, Is it beneficial?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 18, 2020

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