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Any relation between Endo § GERD?
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Any relation between Endo § GERD?
by mbitzp, Mar 18, 2002 12:00AM
I was diagnosed with GERD last year and was doing fairly well on Protonix until the last few months. FYI, I am set for a TAH/BSO in mid-April for severe endometriosis. The endo must have really progressed during the last 6-8 months because I am in fairly consistent moderate pain on any given day, with horrible days mixed in-between.
Recently, I have been experiencing frequent burning in the chest, throat, and mouth (sometimes even my nose) and then, I experience heavy nasal drainage down the throat. I was seen last week by an ENT who told me he thought this was GERD! Off to an internal medicine physician (could get in quickly, I was miserable) and I am now taking Protonix and 2-3 Pepcid AC per day and my symptoms are improving. (Set to see gastroenterologist later in the month.) Additionally, experience frequent nausea and gastrointestinal distress.
Could the recent GERD problems be correlated to the progression of endo? Is it reasonable for me to think that post-surgery, I may have relief from nausea, gastrointestinal distress and GERD symptoms? Some sharp pain pulling pain around my belly button too. What could cause that?
Recently, I have been experiencing frequent burning in the chest, throat, and mouth (sometimes even my nose) and then, I experience heavy nasal drainage down the throat. I was seen last week by an ENT who told me he thought this was GERD! Off to an internal medicine physician (could get in quickly, I was miserable) and I am now taking Protonix and 2-3 Pepcid AC per day and my symptoms are improving. (Set to see gastroenterologist later in the month.) Additionally, experience frequent nausea and gastrointestinal distress.
Could the recent GERD problems be correlated to the progression of endo? Is it reasonable for me to think that post-surgery, I may have relief from nausea, gastrointestinal distress and GERD symptoms? Some sharp pain pulling pain around my belly button too. What could cause that?
I have lost alot of weight and now using Choice to help with nutrients.
What has helped?
The nexium and zantac did nothing nor Tums.
Now suggested to try Aciphex and a pain reliever, But I teach and don't want to be on meds like that.
Co-worker has suggested Accupuncture and or hollistic approach with Vitamins.
Hope I read more well informed posts here.