Severe erosive esophagitis help please

[HayleyBW]

Hi I was diagnosed with moderately severe erosive esophagitis and chronic mild gastritis a month ago via endoscopy and biopsy. I have been on 40 mg omeprazole QAM for 4 and a half weeks and 300 mg ranitidine Qhs. I have no relief of my symptoms. Esophagus feels as something is stuck in it much of the time with sharp pains and burning in chest, arms and back much of the day as well. It doesn't matter if my stomach is empty or I have eaten. Symptoms are the same and I am getting very little if any relief from the meds.

Is there anything that can help or am I in trouble? I am very worried. I don't smoke, drink alcohol or eat spicy foods and always maintained a very healthy life style. I am mainly a vegan and exercise every day. I would so appreciate any advice. Thank you!

[HayleyBW]

Hi Lilly, OMG what a terrible accident! I am so glad you are fully recovered. How strong and brave you are and thank you so much for sharing your experience with me and thank you so much for your encouragement.

I had a long and exhausting day so just wanted to say hello and thank you and see how you are doing. I saw the surgeon at hospital for special surgery today and he said while I won't recover full function I can get back much of it if I am willing to work hard in therapy after I heal and follow instructions to rest. I am motivated so that's not a problem for me. Hope you are well and I am going to contact you on FB.


Hugs!

[Lillye]

You will DEFINITELY survive---I just feel so badly for you---you are very healthy and the surgery will go very well...you have very capable doctors and they will fix that break...Did you get hit or did the bike flip? About 14 years ago, in Audubon Park in New Orleans, I was riding at dusk on a very familiar trail.. I didn't see a chain barricade and hit it going pretty fast. I flew off the bike, landed on my right shoulder and jaw, knocked out my four back teeth and broke my shoulder and jaw. Literally, I thought I was dying because I hit with such force. They put the shoulder back together and did implants for teeth and I had to wear a neck collar for three months.. I do remember some terrible pain but can't remember some of it because I think I blocked it out.
I am so cautious now when riding but bike accidents are almost unavoidable because bikes offer little protection.i do still love riding but don't ride as fast anymore...plus---although I still feel young and active, I am getting older and the digestive issues have really humbled me..
You are YOUNG and your body is very resilient and I know you will heal quickly-really I do ---and keep saying things like that to yourself---
Do you have family members near where you live?
Please keep me updated... Look at face book and type in Coco Dupont
Lafayette la.
Love and blessings to go to you and your husband ( because I know it is killing him to see you suffer)... Sending as many healing thoughts and prayers as I can....

[HayleyBW]

Lilly, thank you. The surgeon wanted to give me anti inflammatories until I told him about my esophagitis history and then he said no not a good idea. Though the swelling is terrible and the pain I cannot describe. It has reduced me to someone who is helpless and truly the most awful pain I have ever felt. Over a 10 at this point in time on the pain scale.

Can you share your fb name again with me. I meant to contact you there and then I completely forgot.

So glad you are coming in October because I pray I will be up and about then though the doctors were not as optimistic and I am very scared. Scared of surgery of surviving it and scared of never regaining my full function. I am going to be strong though and catch myself before the dark thoughts take over.

Sending much love and hugs to you and good luck with your wood floors begin redone. Love freshly done wood floors!

[Lillye]

Also, wanted you to know that the reason I haven't written is because I am having my wood floors re-done and we are renting a condo for the week-all I have is my I Pad and I was busy with work so haven't been checking emails--but will check a few times a day now

[Lillye]

Oh, Hayley,I am so sorry about your accident, but am glad you are okay other than the break. Please try not to think too far ahead---you may heal very very quickly in spite of the bad break-you are in great physical shape and have been so active...Hopefully, the pain will lessen very soon--did the give you anti-inflammatories too? Just remember, it is so unfortunate that you had this accident but I know you will be great soon--let yourself grieve it ( you can cry on my shoulder any time) and then try to check what you are telling yourself and change the self talk to positive self talk..I tend to think very negatively when I experience fear, and I have to go back and use the tools I once taught others... I do have a great relaxation visual imagery I made years ago and would love to send it to you....I guess the only way we can exchange addresses or phone numbers is through facebook though because it is prohibited on here.
BY THE WAY, we are going to come to New York in October for a month.. We are trying to rent a home in Woodstock for the month. My son popped in this weekend as a surprise and he is going on a sailing cruise in Saint Bart's for the last two weeks of July, so I will definitely get to meet you and your husband in October.. I believe by then you will be on your way to full healing.. If there is anything I can do to help you, please please let me know. Even though we have never physically met, I consider you a dear friend who has helped and supported me in this journey. Just know I am praying for you...much love

[HayleyBW]

Lilly, I had a bike accident today and broke my leg/ankle in 2 different places.Tibia and Fibia. Long road ahead. Surgery not for weeks because the swelling is so bad. I am in so much pain even on vicodin I cannot think clearly. Orthopedic surgeon said I probably won't get back to normal for a year. It's that bad a break. I am very depressed. I am a very active person and not being able to work out and bike this year is horrible for me. And I am also scared I won't get back to how I was. I cannot believe this. I was finally starting to get my life back and now this. Very very depressed. Sorry for crying on your shoulder Lilly. I am beyond sad and in so much pain. :((