Sounds like symptoms I've had. Went to GI doc, and believes it's eosinophilic esophagitis, which is damage to the esophagus. And since you mentioned a tear, maybe that's it? He said there's an aspirated medicine that is supposed to help heal it for adults. Maybe ask your GI about it?
Have you considered going to a naturopath? They help using herbal medicine and homeopathy.
I have currently just started seeing one for my dysphagia (problems swallowing) i must say its pretty embarassing myself. But i never give up hope and u shouldnt either.
I also know whats its like to have doctors not help u at all!
You may also want to research naturopathic help about your condition online since it cost money to go see real one but they will assess you every aspect of daily life. If you've tried doctors and they dont work this is more likely to help!
I hope this information helps and please never give hope!
Dear Debbie,
It sounds as if you have only tried the regular western specialized doctors yet. I don't dare saying they are clueless but very often they seem to not look at the person as a whole, only at symptoms and to cure those.
I always try my alternative experts first (trustworthy chiropractor & CAM, Center for Advanced Medicine in Encinitas, CA 92024). I am certain there are specialists in your area who connect everything about you first and look at the whole person, not just the affected area to try and solve the problem and offer a treatment; you may want to go online and check: www.camhealthtalk.com
Hi and welcome to the GERD forum.
It is possible that u have aerophagia, which for thos e that may read this and not familiar is swallowing air...which can cause u to aspirate ur food ...or reflux like u mentioned.
Do look at the side effects of the depression meds u r on.....alot of meds can affect gerd issues.
"selma"