Hey guys, is there someone who suffers from Hiatus Hernia and GERD? How do you deal and cope with the hiatus hernia please? My gastroenterologist has claimed that I do have a hiatus hernia which the size isn't small from an endoscopy. I did the barium test also and nothing serious has been found. But the problem is I do suffer from abdominal pain(under the sternum), indigestion, nausea(sometimes I do vomit) heartburn, chest pains(Not heart related as I did a lot of tests regarding heart).
I do take omeprazole(20mg) daily in the morning to avoid heartburn, but sometimes when I eat something with such a flavour it triggers me heartburn and nausea. So I take gaviscon also for a short relief. I do remember when I was such younger, the doctor telling my mum to avoid me certain foods because it used to create me heartburn. Is it normal for people who do suffers from this please? If yes ypu have any idea how can I cope with it? Thanks.
I had this a few years ago. I had to have something called a 24 hour manometry to detect how much acid I made. I was told I made a lot. I was then referred to a different consultant. She told me I needed an operation called fundoplication!! If you read about it, it might sound frightening but it isn't. I was sore after but that soon cleared up.It fixed it instantly though I do have many other conditions too. Please take care Lynne
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I've seen videos on youtube how is the process, it looks a bit frightening but I believe it really does the job!
I too have a sliding hiatus hernia with mild Oesophagitis and GORD. I take esomeprozole and zanitidine after the removal of ranitidine. I have quite bad nausea and swallowing problems and have been referred for PH and Manometry testing. How did you find the test? I also have systemic sclerosis.
The test was uncomfortable but worth having as it tests how much acid is there. The op wasn't too bad. My muscles don't work bin my oesophagus so need a drink to get food down but this was nothing to do with the op. Love and hugs to you Lynne xxxx
Thank you Lynne for replying. I have to drink water to get certain foods down too which is little alarming. Will see what the test comes back with. Love and hugs to you too
I’m currently 7 hours into my PH test, boy it’s tough 😅 the test at the hospital with the thicker tube was awful, I was definitely a dramatic patient. What were the results of yours? They picked up that I have quite weak swallows but obviously won’t get the results of the 24 hour test yet. Annoyingly yesterday the heartburn and reflux was off the scale but today, doing the test it’s much calmer, typical. I’m looking forward to it being removed tomorrow.
When I had it my acid reflux was really bad and yes I couldn't wait to have it removed,I just didn't want to scare you the other day and put you off having it done!! It is the best thing to use. Hope they sort you out!! Love and hugs Lynne xxxx
I`ve had Hiatus Hernia for many years now and I found that the Omaprozole pills I was prescribed by my GP stopped it immediately . Acid reflux has been zero since I had the pills .Good luck as it`s very uncomfortable until you can get it sorted.
I have a hiatus hernia plus Barrett’s Oesophagus and I am now taking two lanzaprazole daily 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast and the same before my evening meal. By taking two it has really helped and it has stopped the nausea and acid. I have got on much better with lanzaprazole than omaprazole so maybe you could try a different medication. Please remember that you should not take omaprazole and Gaviscon within two hours of each other.
Super easy tip for the Gerd, heartburn.. sounds silly but works.. lay on you left side completely straight (legs) and flat. After couple minutes or maybe immediately u will notice the gasses go to ur mouth and burp them out OR they will go the other direction and u can fart them out,lol. It really works!?!? It also helps relieve the nausea and pain in chest. I have sophogeal spasms and gerd and ETC ETC ETC...if ya need additional non prescription tips just message me. Hope this helps
Hello Kyle_1996. So sorry to hear about the pain you’re experiencing. I also have a hiatal hernia and suffer with acid reflux (not quite to the point of GERD). My hiatal hernia was first discovered when I was 11 after I didn’t gain weight for a good 3 years. After taking some random liquid medicine, I was fine until about a year ago (8 years after it was first discovered). I get the same chest pains you described and have an awful time eating certain foods. I had an endoscopy and the hernia is still there but is small. My advice would be to stay diligent with your medications and begin a bland diet. I know it sounds awful but trust me, I tried to just ignore symptoms and eat whatever I wanted but I would feel horrible for DAYS after. Sometimes the bland diet helps to really balance things out and you can return to eating the triggering foods after a while (I mean a while as in 6 months to a year). Either way, the bland diet should help to take some of that chest pain, heart burn, and abdominal pain away. I would also keep a diary of what foods trigger you. I can give you a list of what triggers mine if you want.
Best of luck!
-Lia
Yes, my journey is very similar as yours. I find omaprazole and avoidance of certain foods helps for me. I mostly avoid spicy food, oily food, anything with a tomato sauce and chocolate. Keep a food diary to see what helps you.
Otherwise you can ask your gastric to increase your omaprazole
I have this and have had the various tests. Over the years I’ve worked out what to avoid - garlic, caffeine, cheese of most kinds (but funnily not cheese slices), Bisto gravy beef flavour, too much alcohol, most spicy food, steak pie (again too rich). Most times I can get by with Gaviscon advanced ( the thicker variety). I don’t like taking prescription medication unless I have to but now am pushing for PA diagnosis due to other symptoms. I also have various bowel issues so may be connected. Like others I suggest you keep a food/symptom diary.
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