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Manometry Results Howard, I received my manometry results, and I understand why the surgeon wants them repeated. It shoes a normal LES of 24, but then it says "Incomplete esophageal sphincter relaxation"; the mean LES pressure was 10.5 and the mean percentage of relaxation was 34.8. It also shows Peristaltic Hypotensive 50% and P... 1 May 2007 21:45
EGS Results Howard, I saw my GI doc today and he gave me my EGD results which state: "There was evidence of mild Grade 1 reflux esophagitis with superficial erosions and erythema of the distal esophagus just above the gastroesophageal junction." He also noted "a small inlet patch was seen in the proximal esophagus, b... 28 Apr 2007 18:35
Ever had gall bladder test? OK now they want to do a gall bladder test on me tomorrow Will inject some kind of dye or meds into me and then take X-rays or pictures had it done? Painful? Side effects? Worth doing? They want to se if my gall bladder is causing any pain in my chest area....or blocked bile ducts... I guess. ... 3 May 2007 10:23
Flare-up Howard, I am in the midst of a bad flare up which began about a week and a half ago. I've been trying to wait it out, but today has been really aweful! Everytime I eat, I flare up a couple of hours later. It doesn't seem to matter what I eat. I have an appointment with my GI doc on friday, but I was wonde... 25 Apr 2007 19:43
Nissen Surgery Follow Up Hello All & Dr. Howard: It's almost been a year to the day that I had my Nissen Surgery at a well known University Hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. My path since the surgery has not been an easy one. I have had minor complications and still have minor aches and pains associated from the surgery. I have ha... 23 Apr 2007 16:45
Gerd and headaches Hi, Has anyone had headaches associated with GERD? I find I get headaches when my reflux symptoms are worse. I'm sure it could be a side effect of Nexium as well but it seems to come more when I am noticing refluxate in my throat and ear and having heartburn. Amy ... 22 Apr 2007 19:46
Hill Repair Howard, I've been doing some reading and found some references to the Hill Repair for reflux. I've read that this type of repair causes less symptoms of difficulty swallowing. How does this compare to the floppy Nissan procedure? Is there a method that you prefer? I've also read about Esophyx, or ELF, whi... 22 Apr 2007 10:56
GERD cause heart palpitations? Is there any link between gastric reflux and heart fluttering? I've recently had a recurrence of GERD.....and feel as tho my heart skips beats occasionally or flutters I've had an EKG and treadmill stress test.... both ok. Advice? ... 20 Apr 2007 12:31
Having Impedence Testing Next Thursday I'm having Impedence testing next Thursday. Can anyone clue me in on what this will tell the doctor, or how it will change his treatment method. Currently, Im very symptomatic despite being on a PPI and a bravo probe showing now acid exposure in the esophagus. Weak esophageal motility points to non-acid reflux. ... 19 Apr 2007 00:06
The confusion continues....To Howard Howard, Once again, I am confused. As I've mentioned before, I'm seeing 2 surgeons and both say that my manometry results are not typical for someone who has GERD. One surgeon wants me to redo the manometry then do 24 hour ph and impedence testing. The other one says she wants me to do a 24 hour ph study and s... 12 Apr 2007 08:13 |