Any one had surgery on the stomach sphincter to help reduce reflux ?

[AliW]

I have CREST & Barretts - today I saw my Rheumy who said I should see gastroenterology consultant as they might be able to help my chronic GERD. I take Lansoprazole/ Motilium & Zantac daily still horrid reflux symtoms! Thanks for any advice guys ...

[overnighthearingloss]

I have found that dietary changes often help with acid reflux in my case.

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ie eating more of the alkaline foods and less of the acid foods.

It might not work for you, but if the next prospect is surgery it may be worth giving it a try first. Others have said that eating avocados helps to neutralise acid. I have also noticed a positive effect with them.

I also take Gaviscon when it gets bad

[AHM42]

My advice would be to avoid surgery if at all possible. Have you had a dilatation of your oesophagus at any time. That may help. Nexium (esomeprazole) is the next stage from lansoprazole. It does help and I was put on this medication when Barretts was diagnosed. I also have Crest and have to have a dilatation from time to time which does help.

AHM