Can Barretts or Hietal hernia cause this?

[bengal lady]

I was just recently diagnosed with Barrett's after suffering with chest discomfor off and on for 6 months.  I had a stress test and echo done prior to seeing a GI doctor.  My question is that when I feel the chest discomfort I also have pain in the lower gums of my teeth.  Can this be related to the Barretts or small hietal hernia or did they miss something on my cardiac workup?  I was placed on 3 20mg Prilosec a day 2 weeks ago for the Barrett's but I still get this discomfort.  I never really had any acid reflux to speak of.  I am getting concerned that maybe it is my heart after all since the Prilosec is not working. I just dont know where to turn.  I have an appointment with my GI doctor this Thursday but am concerned now about is I need to get my heart further checked out.  I am a 42 year old female.  Thank you for your time.

[Howie]

Have severe reflux and I am being tested for the ph of my esophagus. My question is, what is a normal ph reading for the esophagus?

[glenna]

I'm glad I found this site and the information.  I am a 31 year old female.  About 4 months ago out of nowhere, I started having sever chest pain.  I was treated for a month with Zantac but that did nothing.  I was then put on Prilosec which I have been on for three months.  The chest pain is not as sever as it used to be, but now I have constant little burps, and a constant lump in my throat.  I ocassionally have reflux that come all the way up my throat and I feel as if I'm going to throw up.  My docotr said it is acid reflux and to take a stress management course.  I couldn't believe it.  Here I am having this 24 hours a day with less stress than I've ever had in my life and that's all she could say.  She said she conferred with the GI specialist and they agreed with her.  They have never examined me or done any upper GI tests.  I'm now depressed because I live with it every day with no sign of it ever going away.  I've tried changing my diet, but after a week of nearly nothing but boiled chicken, it didn't help.  I have the problem whether I eat or not.  I have now insisted on a referral to a specialist.  But I have a feeling they will just continue the Prilosec which I heard should not be taken for months at a time.  I found a site that gave information on how to "neutralize" stomach acids to control the problem for good so I'm going to try that.

[Judi DAlberto]

I have been diagnosed with a hyatal Hernia. I started out on Prilocec . I started having new problems occuring to me. I got concerned and went to another specialist who informed me I needed to go to an Allergist, Dentist, Eye doctor. Well, I went to a dentist: Bleeding gums was not because of any thing wrong in my mouth. Suggestion, maybe medicine is causing it? I switched to Pevacid and now have clearer vision. I have gone to an allergist and found that I have no allergies. I got info in the mail about gerd and on the tape the symtoms sounded alot like mine saying that possibly there is a cure. I called the doctor on the list and talked with the nurse who informed me over the phone she never heard of this information I got my hands on. Now reading your information I think I may have problems taking Prevacid. All I know is, when I go off of this medicine I can't eat or drink anything. Forget sleeping, only waking up thowing up in my sleep. I have labored breathing sometimes. And I'm gaining weight.I am seeing another dentist in a week. Anything that you might be able to tell me will be greatly apreciated. Scared.

[Sean]

I have recently been diagnosed with the gerd, however I dont always feel the acid. My main problem is I have trouble breathing twenty four hours a day and I dont have asthma . Can Barrets or Gerd really cause breathing problems?

[peggy]

I am looking at the very long term effect of Gerds.  I basically put up with it.  In the long run are there serious things that can go wrong with your body?

[sue]

I went on the 17th of December to my doctor and had the scope
done. I'm told I have Gerd and also have a hiatal hernia.
the doctor also dilated the area. I still take propulsid
and he added aciphex(20mg one pill twice a day) I'm thinking
of stopping the prooulsid cause I am suffering with constipation
all the time. I mean I can go for 2 the 3 weeks with not having
a bowel movement. My doctor said drink more water but I can't.
I can only eat a little at a time. Liquids make me vomit more.
I cut down on the propulsid and I started having bowel movements
more often. Should I stop the Propulsid. I can only eat a very
little bit at a time otherwise I get sick after I eat. The pain
is near the valve just under my Breast. My doctor also told
me the danger of propulsid. That does not make me very
comfortable about taking it. I have gained 10 pounds.
I guess the food has no were to go . Eric you told me to keep you posted.  Please let me know what you think I should do.

                                            Sue
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