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Hi guys, I have been suffering with acid reflux for many years and I tried different PPIs. At the moment I am taking omeprazole. I often get scary flares up and at the moment for about 2 months I keep having symptoms of a cold and pain in the chest or throat on and off when I swallow and sometimes without which causing me a lot of anxiety me. I had a camera down my throat in September 2018 everything was fine. I am Waiting for an appt to see a Gastroenterologist . Do you get similar symptoms? Thank you for sharing.

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tomc

Have they checked for a hiatus hernia?

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Minette53 in reply to tomc

No idea. All what my GP said is that the result of the endoscopy were normal. Is there a specific test for hiatus hernia?

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tomc in reply to Minette53

Ct probably and pain.

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Ergendl

I don't get similar symptoms but I have found that omeprazole is contributing to my resistant high blood pressure, probably because of the way it reduces potassium. All the best for your appointment with the Gastroenterologist.

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Minette53 in reply to Ergendl

Thank you

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Whitechinchilla

All the best for your appointment Sal53, I hope you get some answers and more importantly a solution.

I have silent reflux/ hernia and it is a difficult condition to manage.

I’ve just weaned myself off PPIs after discovering that I had been prescribed them for 10 years. Heavens knows how that was permitted.

Slippery elm seems to be a good substitute for me but hey we are all different.

I understand your comment about anxiety as this conditions mimics heart problems.

I hope you get a solution to help you and reduce your symptoms.

Good wishes.

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Minette53 in reply to Whitechinchilla

Thank you Whitechinchilla for your kindness and support

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Whitechinchilla

I I love this site don’t you?, knowing people you have never met and maybe never will who are alongside us on our journey is just amazing.

Good wishes

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Minette53 in reply to Whitechinchilla

I love it too. It’s nice to feel not alone and I am grateful to everyone here for taking time to share their experience. I wish to all of us a pain free future. Happy Easter to all.

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Whitechinchilla in reply to Minette53

😉

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