I have had bouts of reflux over the years, and over the last three months a new one. I have been taking a PPI over the last week and my symptoms have gotten worse. This also happened previously when trying PPIs. From previous posts, I'm guessing I have bile reflux. When symptoms get worse upon taking PPIs, is it clear that bile reflux is the culprit? Is there a way to determine if you have bile reflux? If so, is there a way to determine the cause?
I have had several upper endoscopies over the last 15 years, the most recent in aug. 2005. The last one showed that I had cells that were consistent with healed reflux, but no dysplasia or Barretts.
I have heard that their are dangerous meds that can possibly help with bile reflux. But are their alternative treatments?
Thanks,
-Craig W
