Please can anyone help? I have CREST limited systemic sclerosis & suffering with gullet problems.

[AliW]

I have tightness in the gullet & pain ....it has been there most if the week & I am reluctant to make a Rheumy appt. I do have mild Barrets oseophagus & have reflux. I am scared it's strictures does anyone else experience this?

[zenabb]

I have the same but a long time ago it has stopped giving me pain. It could be because I had advice from the rheumatologist.

[AliW in reply to zenabb]

What was the advice? Any help would be gratefully received as I am really anxious about the sclero in the gut tract

[dojurols]

I would see the Rheumy, you may need a ppi / antacids. Best not to neglect this, especially if you have Barretts'.

[AliW in reply to dojurols]

I do have Lansoprazole 30mg per day but am scared to take it due to long term side effects ( osteoporosis) Gastro consultant said only take 5 out of 7 days! Also I have dental implant & therefore I worry that Lanso. can effect the ossification of the titanium.

[zenabb]

It wo uld not be appropriate for me to tell what advice I received from my rheumatologist as we are all different.

Don't be afraid to see your rheumatologist and get proper advice in how to alleviate your symptoms. Ours is a chronic disease and we must not be afraid to know what to do to prevent symptoms.

[titanicus]

Ask you GP to refer you to the Hospital for an Endoscopy/Gastroscopy, this should clarify your problem, and the appropriate medication should help you.