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Gastric reflux long time after oesophagectomy

Hi folks. Sorry to post such a minor question. I am a long time past my oesophagectomy (14 years) and have recently been seen for gastric satiety which is now...

Hi folks. Sorry to post such a minor question. I am a long time past my oesopha...

SurreyGuy

•4 years ago

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NHS letter

NHS letter to keep safe from coronavirus John had the 4 page NHS letter yesterday from his GP which is a bit misleading. On the one hand it says he shouldn't...

NHS letter to keep safe from coronavirus John had the 4 page NHS letter yesterda...

Hogwart

•4 years ago

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LDR Gerd, am I am a Coronavirus risk?

I’ve had mucus with the need to garble it out for 15 years I believe it’s LPR Gerd, as I’ve had trouble breathing from it and I’m currently taking 160mg of...

I’ve had mucus with the need to garble it out for 15 years I believe it’s LPR Ge...

Izzy-

•4 years ago

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Lansaprozole

Hi everyone I take 30mg of lansaprozole twice a day which I have been prescribed since my oesophagectomy one year ago it seems quite a high dose or is this...

Hi everyone I take 30mg of lansaprozole twice a day which I have been prescribed...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Showing symptoms of achalasia/ barrets, have been to multiple doctors and have had no tests as they keep blaming pollution/ allergies.

Hi, I have been getting most of the symptoms of achalsia for well over a year now. I was convinced it was my throat/sinus for the most part as I am currently...

Hi, I have been getting most of the symptoms of achalsia for well over a year no...

laccfitz

•4 years ago

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Need advice

Hi everyone hope you are all staying safe in this bad time my husband's had his operation on Monday I got to see him on Monday night for 10 minutes and I was...

Hi everyone hope you are all staying safe in this bad time my husband's had his ...

Valerie01

•4 years ago

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Can I just stop my ranitidine or need to taper off.

I have hiatus hernia & GERD.chemist not able to get them & doctor says stop.can I just stop or do I reduce gradually.I have been on this & omeprazole for...

I have hiatus hernia & GERD.chemist not able to get them & doctor says stop.can ...

kkatz

•4 years ago

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Can you help with a short survey?

As you may know we are working in partnership with RefluxUK to strengthen our message about raising awareness of reflux symptoms to try and reduce the...

As you may know we are working in partnership with RefluxUK to strengthen our me...

The_OPA

Partner•4 years ago

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I had my Endoscopy / Sigmoidoscopy

Hi, following up on my previous posts, I had my Endoscopy / Sigmoidoscopy on the 17th. Results came back pretty positive. I had a Polyp removed during the...

Hi, following up on my previous posts, I had my Endoscopy / Sigmoidoscopy on the...

Wazza1980

•4 years ago

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New here

Hi, I'm new here. I was diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer just over a month ago and have just started FLOT peri-operative chemotherapy: 4-6 fortnightly...

Hi, I'm new here. I was diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer just over a mo...

FKM100

•4 years ago

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Oeosophageal stent at GOJ -serious pain and inability to eat

Hi everyone After having battled my tumour back with 6 rounds of FLOT last year it unfortunately came back with a bit of a vengeance with some peritoneal...

Hi everyone After having battled my tumour back with 6 rounds of FLOT last year...

Sportiva

•4 years ago

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I'm new here too :)

Suffered from acid reflux for years with the acid travelling up to my right ear (side-sleeper) and burning a hole in my ear drum so stopped eating three times...

Suffered from acid reflux for years with the acid travelling up to my right ear ...

English_Patient

•4 years ago

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A bit of good news

Just wanted to share a but of good news amid all the uncertainty we are experiencing. Today is the 13th anniversary of the operation I had for oesophageal...

Just wanted to share a but of good news amid all the uncertainty we are experien...

Tinypuss

•4 years ago

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Hoarse voice throat clearing etc

Hello I've had oesophagitis and gastritis for 5 years. The meds dont make much difference to the pain. Now I'm getting a hoarse voice on and off and throat...

Hello I've had oesophagitis and gastritis for 5 years. The meds dont make much d...

basten

•4 years ago

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Runny nose

Hi all my mum had the Ivor Lewis operation just under 2 years ago ... and she always seems to get a runny nose .. has anyone else had this

Hi all my mum had the Ivor Lewis operation just under 2 years ago ... and she al...

Cal-1991

•4 years ago

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Treatment yes or no

Told on 13/3/20 got cancer and it’s not curable . I get 6 months without 12 month with . Is it worth the chemo . I seem to think yes but my head is a shed . Is...

Told on 13/3/20 got cancer and it’s not curable . I get 6 months without 12 mont...

Paulthered

•4 years ago

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A Christmas to forget.

On the 14 December I got up as usual around 05.00Hrs, walked into my lounge tripped and fell on the hardwood floor. The result: a fractured femur. Somehow I...

On the 14 December I got up as usual around 05.00Hrs, walked into my lounge trip...

lonestray

•4 years ago

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Advice plz

Hi everyone we hope that you are all well today my question is am I wrong my husband Peter has started to go back to the gym and although he tells me he is...

Hi everyone we hope that you are all well today my question is am I wrong my hus...

Valerie01

•4 years ago

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Food getting stuck

I had my op 11 months ago . The last week I feel like food is getting stuck in my throat . I went for a stretch 6 months ago but told it wasn't necessary. The...

I had my op 11 months ago . The last week I feel like food is getting stuck in m...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Oesophagectomy

I am really suffering from been unable to swallow anything even trying to take water causes excruciating pain.Can anyone suggest a painkiller that can help??

I am really suffering from been unable to swallow anything even trying to take w...

21up

•4 years ago

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Acid reflux

Last week while on holiday in the Lake District I had an awful experience. We had fone a 4mile walk and called in the local pub for a drink. I had a hot...

Last week while on holiday in the Lake District I had an awful experience. We ha...

Tinypuss

•4 years ago

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Can I get Helicobactor Pylori infection twice?

Hello, I'm new here. Been taking Lansoprazole 15mg for excess acid for a long time. Occasionally get flare-up with pain under right shoulder blade. Once had...

Hello, I'm new here. Been taking Lansoprazole 15mg for excess acid for a long ti...

Harmonious

•4 years ago

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Hiatel hernia & Gerd Sphincter surgery

Having hiatel hernia and tying sphincter off from bile & acid reflux. Does it last? And any complications? Thank you

Having hiatel hernia and tying sphincter off from bile & acid reflux. Does it l...

Buddy1962

•4 years ago

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Cramps 1yr after robotic surgery

Cramps 1 year after surgery Hi everyone It’s now 51 weeks since I had my robotic surgery. I’ve started to experience cramp sensations around my sternum, which...

Cramps 1 year after surgery Hi everyone It’s now 51 weeks since I had my roboti...

KfromUK

•4 years ago

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Compromised immune system/holiday/coronavirus

‘ We're due to go to Krakow on Monday where there has just been an outbreak of coronavirus. Obviously I'm worried because John is 10 months post IL and his...

‘ We're due to go to Krakow on Monday where there has just been an outbreak of c...

Hogwart

•4 years ago

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Bile Reflux - Amitriptyline vs. Motilium?

Hi, I am a new member and have confirmed bile reflux. I have been on Amitriptyline for 4 months for severe oesophagitis and don't like the side effects. Any...

Hi, I am a new member and have confirmed bile reflux. I have been on Amitriptyli...

Maxsash

•4 years ago

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Nausea, Cramping & Diarrhoea

Although 14 months post op, but only out of hospital 7 months because of many complications resulting in 5 months ICU, my husband is still feeling nauseous...

Although 14 months post op, but only out of hospital 7 months because of many co...

Animalmadwoman

•4 years ago

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Why am I gaining weight during treatment?

I have gained 30 unwanted pounds since treatment.My stomach is really bloated and severe Charlie horses at night.Anyone help me.

I have gained 30 unwanted pounds since treatment.My stomach is really bloated an...

foxy62

•4 years ago

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All posts for March 2020

Gastric reflux long time after oesophagectomy

NHS letter

LDR Gerd, am I am a Coronavirus risk?

Lansaprozole

Showing symptoms of achalasia/ barrets, have been to multiple doctors and have had no tests as they keep blaming pollution/ allergies.

Need advice

Can I just stop my ranitidine or need to taper off.

Can you help with a short survey?

I had my Endoscopy / Sigmoidoscopy

New here

Oeosophageal stent at GOJ -serious pain and inability to eat

I'm new here too :)

A bit of good news

Hoarse voice throat clearing etc

Runny nose

Treatment yes or no

A Christmas to forget.

Advice plz

Food getting stuck

Oesophagectomy

Acid reflux

Can I get Helicobactor Pylori infection twice?

Hiatel hernia & Gerd Sphincter surgery

Cramps 1yr after robotic surgery

Compromised immune system/holiday/coronavirus

Bile Reflux - Amitriptyline vs. Motilium?

Nausea, Cramping & Diarrhoea

Why am I gaining weight during treatment?

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