Monday, May 11, 2009 hd asks

Q: I have severe acid relfux. I do not get heartburn very often.My ph test was off the chart.surgery?

I have ahd every scope procedure and ph test, a esopheagal menomintry and am on 2 protonix per day. they want me to have a nissan fundotlichation, which some people told me this was not safe. even my gastroenterologist said there was no 100 % guarantee this would work--side effects bloating after eating and not being able to swallow. I have the symptoms of hoarsness,cough,clearing throat,acid at night when I sleep, (badly),

pain in the side of my neck, along with backpain and tightness. What do I do?

Scared and needing some advise

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Answers (2)

Jan Gambino, Health Guide

5/12/09 6:18am

Hello,

In most cases, GERD is managed through medication, diet and other treatments. The doctor must have a concern about your reflux to suggest surgery. Ask the doctor what the options are (medication and other treatment vs surgery). It might make sense to get a referral to a surgeon and find out more about the surgery.

Jan

**Healthy Hearts**

5/11/09 9:38pm

If you think your Acid Reflux is that bad tat you can't live with it then I say shoot for it! It may help you but exactly how will this surgery help you? How could it harm you? Compare the two and if it can harm more than it can help then don't do it! If it's the other way around then I suggest you go for it! But it's really up to you. Try the advice it's gotten me through much!

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