Barrett's Oesophagus :: Do's And Don'ts ?
This is my first posting to the Barrett's Oesophagus group, having just been diagnosed with Barretts and a Hiatus Hernia on my Birthday (what a birthday present). I am amazed at how quickly the symptoms have arisen. Suddenly I can eat very little (both in quantity and variety) and trying to find my way around what I should eat, drink etc. I feel left in limbo by my consultant and GP, who just said I would have an endoscopy every 2 years, and that I needed to manage it well or it could lead to cancer, a bit worrying when they are not advising me what I should do!
View 20 RepliesBarrett's Oesophagus Has Increased?
A recent study showed 20 years on most patients' Barrett's segment lengths remained the same as at initial diagnosis.
Thus it was with some confidence I approached my surveillance gastroscopy yesterday that my 3 cm circumferential band of non-dysplastic Barrett's would show no changes.
Awake throughout the rather longer than usual procedure (unfortunately sedation has no effect on me), I listened to the doctor call out the distances to her recording nurse as she took 20 biopsies and realised this was longer than 3 cm.
"8 centimeters", she confirmed when I asked her afterwards. ""Full circumference lower down and patchy higher up."
I was astounded. With my Nissen fundoplication years ago and the Collis-Nissen revision last year reducing reflux, I hadn't expected that.
It took my wife to unravel the blindingly obvious.
"Doesn't the Collis procedure lengthen your oesophagus?"
"Yes."
"And what constitutes that increased length?"
Of course. The extended oesophagus is lined with gastric cells. And the length of that extension? - About 5 cm.
The biopsies for the bottom 5 cm will show gastric cells which, depending on histopathology, may be interpreted as gastric metaplasia but not intestinal metaplasia.
I feel sure my previous 3 cm of non-dysplastic Barrett's remains unchanged but has 5 cm of stomach cells lining the extended oesophagus below.
Barrett's Oesophagus At COM2?
I have recently been diagnosed with Barretts at COM2, what does that mean?, i have had 4 lots of tablets so far with dreadful side effects, so soon to be given another one to try,worried as i keep being told i need the tablets to help me.
View 2 RepliesJust Diagnosed With Barrett's Oesophagus
After having reflux and pains in my throat and stomach for a long time my GP finally referred me for a Endoscopy in January. The Doctor carrying this out said I had Barrett's Oesophagus and showed me some pictures. It is rather scary just how red and inflamed it looked. He asked me what medication I was on and I said Omeprazole (20mg) twice a day but I needed to take Rennies antacid tablets (orange) as well to help with the discomfort.
The Doctor told me to keep on with the Omeprazole as it is a precancerous condition and this would help. He also said I needed to have a endoscopy every three years. I am finding that the omeprazole doesn't help when I have the discomfort and the only relief I can get is when I take the Rennies and sometimes Gaviscon. I am still taking the omeprazole as instructed (40g a day) but wondered if anyone else who suffers with this finds omeprazole ineffective or takes something else as well. I'm sure the prolonged taking of Rennies isn't good.
High Dose Of PPI - Barrett's Oesophagus
Hi, have just read your interesting comments. my son who's 21 is awaiting biopsy results, he's been told its probably Barretts. So i'm just trying to find out all the info. he's been told to commence on high dose of PPI, i just hope there's no complications.
View 2 RepliesBarrett's Oesophagus :: Pain Ever Since After Endoscopy
I had an endoscopy in February to assess why I had a lump sensation in the throat and some stomach pain. Prior to the procedure I had no chest pain whatsoever.
After the endoscopy, I was diagnosed with silent reflux and Barrett's Oesophagus and have had chest pain ever since.
I told the consultant about this a few days ago and he wants to perform another endoscopy to find out why I have had chest pain since the initial procedure. I'm a bit hesitant as I'm not 100% sure that he didn't cause the problem in the first place. Would anyone else go ahead or get another consultant to have a look?
Barrett's :: Damage To Duodenum And Oesophagus
I was wondering if anyone can shed any light for me I had an endoscopy on Monday just gone where biopsies were taken so I understand I need to wait for those , my doctor stated I have severe damage to my oesophagus and mild damage to my duodenum bulb and said he will tell me more when biopsy results are back. However being very curious I've obviously read his findings in the pack he sent away with me, the bit I need help understanding is in the diagnosis it states Barrett's oesophagus fold starts at 36 cm c5m3.
View 3 RepliesBarrett's Oesophagus :: Radiofrequency Ablation With Displacer
My husband is having Radiofrequency ablation tomorrow and we are both very worried about it and hope it's going to be a simple operation but worried how he will be after for eating as he has lost a lot of weight already has anyone else has this treatment done...
View 4 RepliesBarrett's Oesophagus :: Pain In Neck When Eating
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced similar, I have Barrett's Oesophagus and a hiatal hernia, recently I've been experiencing pain in my neck while eating and just after, also bouts of hiccups that I haven't had before?
View 1 RepliesBarrett's Oesophagus :: Lansoprazole - How To Relieve Burning Effect In Throat?
I have been diagnosed with Barrett's Oesophagus and am being treated using Lansoprazole tablets. My question is how does one soothe the burning effect in the throat?
View 2 RepliesTrouble Breathing - Cold, Cough And Phlegm Cutting Off My Chest
Recently got over a cold now I seem have this nasty may cough that is producing phlegm but it getting sick in my chest n thrust literally cutting of my airway.
View 3 RepliesARDS / COPD :: Stopped Smoking - Improved Breathing But Throat Phlegm
I stopped smoking 11 days ago, went cold turkey after being told my copd is getting a lot worse, in just a few days my breathing has improved, what is annoying me is the last few days I keep wanting to clear my throat in bed its terrible can't sleep for the noises in my throat and keep trying to clear it, I am not bringing any phlegm up never really have in all the years I smoked, has anybody experienced this ?
View 1 RepliesBronchiectasis :: Yellow Phlegm With Darker Yellow Flecks In Cough
I currently have a chest infection an am on antibiotics . Today I coughed up yellow phlegm with darker yellow flecks in after doing my physio.
View 3 RepliesBarrett's Oesophagitis :: Sore Throat With Bad Cough
Have barrett's esophagus.
Ibs.acid reflux.
Asking for bit of of help or advice.
I always have a really sore throat and a nagging cough. I always feel really run down and feel like crappie . No energy. Like flu symptoms. Always have bad stomach . Back ache . All in all I feel unwell everyday .
I have been on 40 milligram of omeprazole for about 6 years or so . But I don't no if they are working very well .I am due a scope in early summer I think .
And do people no if being on ppi for long can affect me.
Also I am lactose intolerance .so I only have a little bit of soya milk each day .
My throat always feel like it closes up and goes very red .
Bit worried and would like to feel healthy for once as I am only 29.
Cracked A Rib From Coughing Too Hard?
I have had a chronic cough for 4 weeks now and still coughing. Just yesterday after I coughed, my right side rib was hurting alot. It hurts to move, breathe, and cough. The pain also goes to my back on the right side and up to my armpit. Is it possible that I have cracked a rib from coughing too hard?
View 1 RepliesThroat :: Hollowness In Upper Oesophagus
Hollowness in upper oesophagus?
View 1 RepliesThroat :: Can't Breath And Coughing On Wake Up
This has happened quite a few times over the years and have been to the doctors but they do not do anything. i don't know if it's allergies or what it is. i am completely asleep, sometimes i dream i am drowning or can't breath, but don't know if that is actually because i can't breath and have this sort of dream or whatever it is. i suddenly wake up, realise i cannot breath no air, totally blocked in my chest that's what it feels like. it feels like i have not breathed in ages. so desperately trying to breath get air in, eventually after several minutes air goes in, but at same time i have started coughing and coughing whilst trying to get air in. then also this happens each time i seem to produced something thick down the back of my throat, its like a river and have to keep swallowing otherwise it will choke me, so choking with this thick stuff (which has no taste and going down the back of my throat), and coughing as its blocking my airway, after a long time it settles down. has anyone got these symptoms? what is it? then i could go to the doctors and say hey this is what someone else has had. It is so frightening each time it happens and it only happens when i am asleep. can some please help with their views or shared experiences, there must be others out there with such a problem.i am 48 year old woman on thyroxine for 9 years for underactive thyroid, take 180mg of telfast allergy tablet a day for urticaria (itchy rash, hives) and take nasal spray twice a day for rhinitis.
View 14 RepliesTrouble Breathing :: No Coughing And Wheezing
The other day, I checked myself into the hospital because I was having difficulties breathing and a slight chest pain. The doctors ran a plethora of tests, including an EKG, MRI, and X-Rays. All of the tests, according to the doctor, came back "100% normal". The ER staff said there were no signs of anything serious and it should pass. Perhaps it's a muscle being weird or something?
The chest pain is mostly gone but breathing is still a challenge. It's difficult to take a FULL breath. No coughing. No wheezing. Anybody ever experienced this? The other day I went to the grocery store and I was winded afterwards. It does not seem right.
I'm going to see the doctor for a follow up on Monday, and I'm monitoring the situation closely. Are there breathing tests they can have me do? It seems like cardiac-wise everything is fine, but something is still up. I know to go to the ER if it gets too bad, but I'm curious if anybody has seen / heard / experienced something like this.
COPD :: Coughing Up Blood For 2 Months
As I've said in previous posts been diagnosed with non allergic rhinitis... I KNOW I'm allergic to something! Feb to Sept mucus green or yellow and severe cough every year resulting in laryngitis for 6 weeks each time. Anyway.... this year things have taken a turn and I have now been coughing up blood for the past 2 months mainly at night time. Sometimes fresh blood but mostly in green phlegm. I'm having a second chest CT scan tomorrow including abdomen and pelvis as first scan showed query scarring and infection. Should get the results tomorrow afternoon. Obviously scared. Coughing up blood has nasty indications, but I am pretty sure it's to do with this rhinitis...
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