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[Taz2]

If the lower sphincter was relaxed - would this show on endoscopy? Anyone know?

No you won't be able to tell from endoscopy. To check the sphincter you will need an esophageal manometry test.

I have similar feelings to you and was diagnosed with gastritis and hiatus hernia which had caused ulcerated oesophagus. I'm on omeprazole but when the hollow feeling develops my consultant has given permission to change to esomeprazole for one month which sorts it. I don't like being on a PPI but the ulcerated oesophagus was very painful ( and could lead to cancer) and I also hate the hollow feeling which is  just like hunger pangs. Mine was always worse during the progesterone phase but I'm oestrogen only hrt now due to having had a hysterectomy so things are easier. One thing, though, is that gastritis and the hollow feeling is often linked to stomach ulcers. Have you had any investigations?

Taz x

[CrispyChick]

Thanks Taz

Very interesting.

Yes. Had all the tests going. Had endoscopy around march, they found some strange indent in my oesophagus so was sent for CT and oesophagus manometry. All clear - so I can't have a weakened sphincter either???

So there is absolutely nothing wrong with me. Ppi or H2 blockers - no matter what dose, make it all worse and within 3 days I am in agony in my stomach and with severe heartburn. I've tried many times.

So how does esomeoprazole differ from omeprazole?

Ok. It's looking like it might be the progesterone. Gutted. But it's been going on all year. I can't take it any more. It did calm when I had a wee mini pill trial in the summer, by the second month if was calming. But due to other side affects I had to stop. I have been messing with prog dose, so I was hoping consistency would sort it out...but it's not yet. 

[CLKD]

H.pylori?

If you are finding HRT difficult then maybe stop for 3 months?  to give your hormones a readjustment opportunity.  No medication is worth feeling worse for ? 

[CrispyChick]

You make a very good point clkd.

Something to think about.

I'm h pylori neg. Honestly, there is nothing medically wrong with me. Which is great...but...!!!? 

[Penguin]

You make a very good point clkd.

Something to think about.

I'm h pylori neg. Honestly, there is nothing medically wrong with me. Which is great...but...!!!? 

What progesterone are you taking and is it oral?

[CrispyChick]

No, it's cream. Low dose from compounded clinic. I mean, it's hardly going to be super strong.

But like I admitted somewhere on this thread, it was me taking 1 utro (well, half of one) that triggered this episode. But that was 3 weeks ago now.

[Penguin]

No, it's cream. Low dose from compounded clinic. I mean, it's hardly going to be super strong.

But like I admitted somewhere on this thread, it was me taking 1 utro (well, half of one) that triggered this episode. But that was 3 weeks ago now.

Ah okay must have missed that bit. You poor thing. It's so hard not knowing what is causing what isn't it, i feel for you. Surely half of 1 utrogestan couldn't have caused this much ongoing strife 😱. I said to my husband this morning that I feel my hrt is poisoning me!
 10 months in, still in peri, and I feel ready to take a break from it all and see what happens.

[CLKD]

Do it now B4 the Festive Season? 

[Penguin]

Do it now B4 the Festive Season?

I've just done a new post CLKD, would welcome your thoughts on how!

[CLKD]

Replied there ..........


My reflux becomes worse as the day goes by and I eat 

[Taz2]

Have you finished the antibiotics yet? Can you restart your other meds now? Reflux is miserable

[CLKD]

Hi!  ABs done.  Discussing ongoing meds with GP next week.  Not keen to restart the PPIs due to potential bone loss issues.

[Penguin]

Hi!  ABs done.  Discussing ongoing meds with GP next week.  Not keen to restart the PPIs due to potential bone loss issues.

Do you think the reflux has lessened?

[Taz2]

Hi!  ABs done.  Discussing ongoing meds with GP next week.  Not keen to restart the PPIs due to potential bone loss issues.

Are you on a high dose?

Taz x

[CLKD]

Reflux becomes noticeable about mid-afternoon as my digestive system gets used, by evening I have to sit up in the bath and bed for a couple of hours.  FortunatelY I have a collection of good books.

It has lessened in the time it begins to niggle. 

Don't know Taz ........ would need to look at the packet.  A small capsule swallowed at breakfast.