All People Who Are Interested In "hiatal hernia"

Daun

35, Married for 10 years with a terrific 4-year old son

Difficulty Swallowing - GERD, Hiatal Hernia and Nodule on Thyroid

I have been suffering for over 4 months, first 3 months could only drink ensure. Now I can eat soft solids and baby food. I take Zegerid twice a day and Reglan 4 times a day. My esophagus was stretched over a month ago and now they checking for Akalasia. I've had a barrium swallow, MRI's of the soft tissue and bones of the... Read more Chevron

posted 01/15/2009, comments (8)|

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HolyCow

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55 yr cowgirl married 2 children,2 dog, a herd of cats and TX Lon

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I own my pain

"I Own My Own Pain" The pain is all mine, Paid for, title is free and clear. So I can do what I want, Be that fear it, or hold it dear. None can understand, none can see Other than the small tear in my eye. And they judge and they talk Wondering why I should cry? There are good days and bad, Although good... Read more Chevron

posted 09/05/2008, comments (0)|

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abbyinokc

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Judged for taking narcotics

Hi everyone, I am writing this in response to Scooter's post. I did comment on her post with all of this same information. I can totally relate to this...being judged for taking narcotics. Most of my family, as well as many "friends" (?), judge me for taking narcotics. I suffer with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis... Read more Chevron

posted 09/04/2008, comments (4)|

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Susan

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In so much pain and no relief - help

I have been living with acid reflux for over three years. I have been to doctor after doctor. I have had 2 endoscopies, Bravo PH probe (Demeester score 60.2). I was diagnosed with chronic GERD, esophagitis and hiatal hernia. I have taken every medication possible with no relief of symptoms. My chest (sturnum) hurts so bad at times I cannot catch... Read more Chevron

posted 01/10/2008, comments (25)|

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Karla

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Laproscopic Nissen Fundoplication!

I finally had my surgery on Thursday, August 23rd. It was scheduled pretty quickly after the results of my last tests. The projected time frame to complete the surgery was approximately 2-2 1/2 hours, but it ended up taking 4 1/2 hours due to the fact that there was extra fatty tissue around my esophagus. This also resulted in a... Read more Chevron

posted 08/26/2007, comments (73)|

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