Acid reflux/ heartburn post ablation

[tooh]

Hi everyone. i am back again with more problems post ablation. It is about 6 weeks now since my ablation and i am suffering the most severe reflux pain. I had been on nexium for a month but now going solo and pain comes on at any time even just after swallowing. Has anyone else had this problem and how long does it last. On a scale of 10 this is up there.

[BobD Volunteer]

Common problem as we say in our fact sheet but it should be reducing by now I would have thought. What does you doctor say about treament. Normally a PPI short term may help.

[tooh in reply to BobD]

I was hoping for a reprieve also Bob. My Ep put me on nexium for an extra week which helped for the time but its back with a vengeance.

[Buffafly]

I think I would report that, asap if you develop any fever.

[jeanjeannie50]

I'd get checked out, just in case you have an infection.

[Madscientist16]

As someone who has suffered from extremely bad acid reflux from a gastritis diagnosis, I have a few suggestions for you until you can see your doctor. Eat bananas, drink high pH water and consider a liquid antacid that contains aluminum and/or magnesium hydroxide. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, acid foods, raw vegetables and grains. Sleep on you left side. Try to elevate the head of your bed. Hope you feel better soon. I had an ablation on November 5, but was fortunate to not have any reflux issues.