Heart Medication

Oesophagitis
I have developed Oesophagitis from having Acid Reflux over the weekend - I've got this constant feeling on having something stuck low down in my throat (is this normal). Does anyone know how long it tends to last for and if it will just go of its own accord? Thanks -- Byron Hinson byron(a)byronhinson.com ht... 11 Apr 2008 07:51

For Howard - Please help
Peter, you may be putting Howard on the spot, but I think you would do well in Texas, especially if your cousin can transport you. I feel for you. What area of Texas were you considering? I can do some looking around for good doctors in the area based on the some people I know. ... 11 Apr 2008 03:44

Inlet Patches
Howard, I have a question regarding inlet patches. On endoscopy, I have a small inlet patch in the distal esophagus. I was told not to worry about it and that it is of no consequence. Recently, I've read, on the internet, that there has been some use of an ablation procedure which has helped some people. I've... 7 Apr 2008 23:39

Ibuprofen and gerd?
Aspirin gives me gerd. Does that mean ibuprofen will too? Thanks Bob ... 8 Apr 2008 09:14

Howard: Had some tests today, here are my results--thoughts?
Hey Howard, if you don't mind, I'd like to hear your educated opinion on my latest status and how it appears to be baffling my GI doctor: Background: Had Nissen fundoplication in 1994 (age 14). I'm now 28, but in late 2006 I started getting severe heartburn symptoms for the first time. This was immediately after ... 7 Apr 2008 10:25

Esophyx
On Mar 26, 10:34 am, "Howard McCollister" <nos...(a)nospam.net> wrote: "starwarsmum" <mum2my2b...(a)shaw.ca> wrote in message news:3a4d53fe-5cb5-4abc-a721-a1f755ca6a54(a)e6g2000prf.googlegroups.com... Thank you for posting this info Howard, I had no idea how the new procedures came into practice. Makes ... 1 Apr 2008 08:28

Howard...
On Mar 23, 10:40 pm, ehcom...(a)lycos.com wrote: On Mar 23, 10:12 am, Billy Boy <poston8(at)comcast(dot)net> wrote: On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:33:20 -0700 (PDT), ehcom...(a)lycos.com wrote: I was too. I actually had my wife take the first few sips of GRJ. After she took the first few sips and told... 31 Mar 2008 19:23

Today's consensus on Barrett's Esophagus *article*
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080331/ap_on_he_me/healthbeat_reflux_risks ... 31 Mar 2008 18:01

Howard: I have Barrett's, but on PPIs...and...
Hey guys/Howard, As stated on another topic, I have Barrett's. I've taken pantaprozole (PPI) for about 3 months now and it seems to work. Previously, I was not on anything because I stopped without my doctors orders because I felt good. Stuipd mistake, i know. Anyhow, the acid reflux/burning sensation is gone, ... 1 Feb 2008 01:06

How to exercise with Barrett's Esophagus?
Hello, I have Barrett's and I am 27 years old. My heartburn seems to be under control thanks to PPIs, but I do get the bad night time heart burn every couple of days or so. I used to be an avid weightlifter and then stopped once I was diagnosed with barrett's 6 months ago. I want to get back into some kind of e... 28 Jan 2008 18:15