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ssasse
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ketchupqueen, I hope you continue to get better. That sounds like an awful experience.

BlackBlade, if you are already showing such physical changes on scope, you really need to be on effective treatment for this, be it medical or surgical. Do you remember a discussion of "Barrett's esophagus" or the likelihood of developing precancerous lesions? Please discuss this with your regular physician again, if you are not continuing to be treated for and effectively monitored (on an ongoing, scheduled basis) regarding this condition.

I'll say it once more: Please discuss this with your regular physician again, if you are not continuing to be treated for and effectively monitored (on an ongoing, scheduled basis) regarding this condition.

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quote:
Originally posted by ssasse:
ketchupqueen, I hope you continue to get better. That sounds like an awful experience.

BlackBlade, if you are already showing such physical changes on scope, you really need to be on effective treatment for this, be it medical or surgical. Do you remember a discussion of "Barrett's esophagus" or the likelihood of developing precancerous lesions? Please discuss this with your regular physician again, if you are not continuing to be treated for and effectively monitored (on an ongoing, scheduled basis) regarding this condition.

I'll say it once more: Please discuss this with your regular physician again, if you are not continuing to be treated for and effectively monitored (on an ongoing, scheduled basis) regarding this condition.

My physician said he was hesitant to do surgery, so he prescribed some medication to see if it helped, it helped just alittle, he told me that I should watch my diet as a way to deal with it. I have found that certain foods definately effect me more than others and I try to act accordingly.
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Hmmm. The recommendations as you relate them do not reassure me that all is being well taken care of.

Perhaps this information would be good for you to read and take in to discuss with your physician:

Mayo Clinic info on Barrett's esophagus
Wikipedia on Barrett's esophagus

Since you have ongoing symptoms and report them to be of such severity, I do not think a single endoscopic exam in the past is enough to screen you for development of this condition over a lifetime. What may not have been there then may still develop later, especially since your problems are not being effectively controlled by medication and diet.

I very much hope you have another conversation with your healthcare professional in the near future, even if it is just a phone call to the physician's nurse in order to clarify whether or not there are any plans for you to be rescoped sometime in the future, and if so, when.

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Edited to add: Perhaps I was confused. Are you continuing to take medication regularly (and as prescribed) for this problem, or are you no longer taking medication regularly for this?

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quote:
Originally posted by ssasse:
Hmmm. The recommendations as you relate them do not reassure me that all is being well taken care of.

Perhaps this information would be good for you to read and take in to discuss with your physician:

Mayo Clinic info on Barrett's esophagus
Wikipedia on Barrett's esophagus

Since you have ongoing symptoms and report them to be of such severity, I do not think a single endoscopic exam in the past is enough to screen you for development of this condition over a lifetime. What may not have been there then may still develop later, especially since your problems are not being effectively controlled by medication and diet.

I very much hope you have another conversation with your healthcare professional in the near future, even if it is just a phone call to the physician's nurse in order to clarify whether or not there are any plans for you to be rescoped sometime in the future, and if so, when.

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Edited to add: Perhaps I was confused. Are you continuing to take medication regularly (and as prescribed) for this problem, or are you no longer taking medication regularly for this?

I do not take medication anymore as I would be unable to afford it on a regular basis (its about $30 a month) I mostly focus on diet, and eating smaller portions as it makes it easier for me to deal with it.
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quote:
Originally posted by BlackBlade:
I do not take medication anymore as I would be unable to afford it on a regular basis (its about $30 a month) I mostly focus on diet, and eating smaller portions as it makes it easier for me to deal with it.

I understand how difficult it is to access healthcare without sufficient support. (In my mind, this is a ghastly characteristic of the US system, actually.)

However, if you are not taking the medication, then I strongly strongly urge you to reconsult your regular physician about this. If you are not on medication, then (in my mind*) the need for more routine scope screenings (which might well be covered -- bizarrely -- by your insurance, even if the medication is not covered without a low enough copay for you) is markedly increased.

Perhaps your physician is not aware that your symptoms are so bad and you are unable to afford the medication. Perhaps he or she can help you get medications as free samples or at a discount through that pharmaceutical company. Such programs do exist, and if your physician is not familiar with the ropes, I can dig up some info.

*I am a physician, although not a gastroenterologist. Nonetheless, my training emphasized that untreated reflux was imperative to be followed closely. I would feel remiss if I did not push you on this point, even though you are a big boy and can make your own decisions. [Smile]

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Edited to add: And I now give up my upstartish ways of derailing someone's personal thread. My apologies, kq! [Smile] (BlackBlade, if you want to continue this particular conversation at any time, I'll keep an eye out for a new thread. It's important stuff.)

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quote:
Originally posted by ssasse:
quote:
Originally posted by BlackBlade:
I do not take medication anymore as I would be unable to afford it on a regular basis (its about $30 a month) I mostly focus on diet, and eating smaller portions as it makes it easier for me to deal with it.

I understand how difficult it is to access healthcare without sufficient support. (In my mind, this is a ghastly characteristic of the US system, actually.)

However, if you are not taking the medication, then I strongly strongly urge you to reconsult your regular physician about this. If you are not on medication, then (in my mind*) the need for more routine scope screenings (which might well be covered -- bizarrely -- by your insurance, even if the medication is not covered without a low enough copay for you) is markedly increased.

Perhaps your physician is not aware that your symptoms are so bad and you are unable to afford the medication. Perhaps he or she can help you get medications as free samples or at a discount through that pharmaceutical company. Such programs do exist, and if your physician is not familiar with the ropes, I can dig up some info.

*I am a physician, although not a gastroenterologist. Nonetheless, my training emphasized that untreated reflux was imperative to be followed closely. I would feel remiss if I did not push you on this point, even though you are a big boy and can make your own decisions. [Smile]

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Edited to add: And I now give up my upstartish ways of derailing someone's personal thread. My apologies, kq! [Smile] (BlackBlade, if you want to continue this particular conversation at any time, I'll keep an eye out for a new thread. It's important stuff.)

Your concern and expertise are apprecaited [Smile] I made my physician aware of the extent of my condition, and he suggested the medication combined with an adjusted diet, as surgery is only a temporary solution and not a very good one.
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(I've taken our conversation off to new dimensions, BlackBlade! [Smile] )
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Goshdarnit. It's still not going away. [Grumble]
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Oh no, kq!

I hope, hope it's just some nasty persistent virus.

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Oh kq . . . whatever this turns out to be you have my best wishes.
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KQ - if it helps at all I have some wierd virus where I'm okay in the morning but by afternoon/evening I am exhausted and nauseaus with some vomitting from time to time. Its been going on about 3 weeks. I had a serum pg test that was neg so I know its not that. Maybe you have the same virus???
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Oh, I sure as heck hope so. I can never tell because I have started throwing up about two days after conception with both my girls (although with Bridget I didn't realize it at the time.)

Does it make you pee a lot, too? Although that could be that I've been tired and had my feet up a lot and all that excess fluid is finally draining.

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Gosh...reading this thread brings back memories. My mother had systemic scleroderma; the last year was really difficult. She vomited after every meal and I spent a good deal of time watching, cleaning up the vomit and fearing the worst. The last time I ever saw my mother was right after she threw up and I remember how scared and frightened I was...I knew the end was near, even though this was before anyone prepared children for the eventual death of a parent. It was truly terrible...suffice to say, I can't vomit myself, and I can't watch a friend or family membert get sick without a certain degree of panic.I frankly have no idea what I would do if I had to go through the ordeal Belle describes. One does, of course...there's no choice outside a premature death, but my deepest compassion and sympathy go out to everyone who becomes violently ill.
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When will you get back the blood test results?
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I haven't had one (talkin' to me, right?)

Diana. that's awful, [Frown] (((hugs)))

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KQ, is there anything different?
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Not yet.

*sigh* I really just need to be patient and wait until next Thursday, when my appointment is.

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Any news?
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Urine test was negative. Doctor went ahead and put in the new IUD, but ordered a blood test "just to be completely sure." I'll know tomorrow. [Smile]
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Well that's good news, right?

(You haven't had false negatives before - am I right? So you must be pretty relieved. [Smile] )

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Hooray for the stomach flu? [Wink]
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I hate throwing up so much. By now, though, I've been hurled on so much by my reflux-y baby that it barely registers. It's much better than it used to be for her.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, kq, and all of our other sick Hatrackers.

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I'm going to call at noon to give the office time to get the results. Actually I have had a false negative before (not with a healthy pregnancy, only with a miscarriage. [Frown] ) I'll post a thread with the results when I have them so all may know. [Wink]
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