When originally diagnosed with a hiatus Hernia and GERD (don't even remeber being diagnosed with gall stones as they weren't causing any problems) the painful attacks used to be few and far between and were just that...painful.
Fast forward a few years, attacks are generally hours of pain, sweating and vomiting. They're also happening most days. I've seen the Dr and have dates for my endoscopy (to ensure my hiatus hernia hasn't worsened) and to see the upper GI surgeon, still waiting for dates for a barium swallow and ultrasound (the referal was only done on Monday so I'm pretty impressed to have 2/4 already!) but with a holiday fast approaching I'm in desperate need for any hints or tips for coping with it, and meal ideas that are as fat free and bland as possible and also vegetarian!
My Dr has switched me from omeprazole to lanzoprazole and has prescribed buscopan. I often take gaviscon dual action (tho it doesn't seem to do much?!)
Thanks guys!!
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Hi Mistee
I had similar symptoms several years ago, got to the stage where I was sick and in agony every time I ate. Diagnosed with h pylori and had antibiotics etc but made no difference.I really thought at the time I'd never be able to eat normal food again! Endoscopy found I had a hiatus hernia, probably caused by excessive vomiting, and a scan showed several gallstones. Had keyhole surgery to remove these and was told my gallbladder was the worst infected the 2 surgeons had seen. Happily after these were removed after 2 attempts (1 stone was stuck in a bile duct) I have had no problems with it since.
As far as food goes I found beetroot and potatoes manageable, tastes nicer than you might think. Also drank milk. Another combination I could eat was corned beef and beetroot sandwiches in small amounts. This was something I had eaten during my 3rd pregnancy during which I had morning sickness for 8 months. Anything bland and non acidic might be worth a try in small amounts.Have to say it was great to be able to eat tasty food again, which I could manage the day after the gallbladder/stones were removed. Good luck and hope you get the treatment you need very soon.
Oh I loooove milk but for some reason I just can't handle it when it all kicks off. I generally can't eat white bread though, can't even breathe when I try normally but at the minute white toast is all I'm living on! Well that and boiled white rice (bleugh) and fat free cottage cheese on cream crackers (yum!) basically all the stuff I wouldn't normally be able to manage!
Might give the Beetroot a try though, thanks!