Heartburn/acid reflux
03-14-2017, 08:13 PM
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Well I have experience in this area. I too have had heartburn all my life in my teens I had heartburn so bad the only relief I could get was baking soda and water to put the fire out. I then had bleeding ulcers in my esophagus almost bled to death. I was diagnosed with Barretts Esophagus at age 18 and I required an endoscopy every 2 years with biopsy ( now every 3 years) I am now 53 so far no cancer. Now I am required to take a proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) per the gastroenterologist. However, I personally do not because I have a close friend who took it for years and is now in kidney failure so I take my chances without it. You can help by not taking alcohol or caffeine and limit carbs. But by all means get to a gastroenterologist ASAP and get a scope done and see where you are at. If you have had chronic heartburn or GERD for as long as you say I have no doubt you have Barretts and that is a pre cancerous condition. Get it checked out and then worry about the medical.
03-14-2017, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Stratosphere
... I had heartburn so bad the only relief I could get was baking soda and water to put the fire out.
Baking soda boxes don't have medical warning notices.
Originally Posted by keepinitreal
It is to the point where I am taking about 10 - 15 Tums a day.
When using this product
On their website (I wish it was on the bottle, too), Tums says, - Do not take more than 15 tablets in 24 hours
- Do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
Talk to a healthcare professional if:
When there are so many opportunities to diagnose and treat the problem, it's just plain stupid to "man up and gut it out." There's nothing manly about having half your esophagus and a third of your stomach removed and what's left sewn together to form a tube in its place. There's nothing macho about suffocating as the cancer spreads from your stomach to your liver and your lungs and they fill with fluid.- You experience heartburn or acid reflux more than once a week
- You still suffer from heartburn even after taking over-the-counter or prescription heartburn medications
- Your heartburn symptoms become more severe over time
- Your heartburn symptoms start lasting longer or become more frequent
- You experience severe hoarseness or wheezing
- Swallowing food or pills becomes difficult or painful
Stubbornness can result in a death penalty.
Go.See.The.Doc!
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03-26-2017, 05:43 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by TonyC
How'd it go?
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On top of this I just went to the Emergency room the other night due to a Kidney Stone which I am about to make a post about. I think my overuse of Tums led to this (stone was most likely composed of calcium). So looks like everything is hitting me at once. Good times.
05-31-2017, 08:12 PM
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Another possibility...
I have a similar problem (same symptoms), and am told that my lower esophageal sphincter (LES) has "disconnected" from my diaphram (the LES is located IN the esophagus, and in-line with the diaphram), preventing the valve from being totally effective. I have a surgical consult in August to discuss reattachment. Can't wait to get rid of this reflux!
Interesting discussion for an airline pilot forum...
Interesting discussion for an airline pilot forum...
11-27-2017, 05:39 PM
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Just a quick update on this. I went to the Doc and she put me Omeprazole and they also did some weird x-rays on my Esophagus where I had to drink this disgusting fluid and swallow every time they took a shot. Thankfully there was no damage and the medication cleared the heart burn right up.
As far as my FAA First Class Medical, I listed it on as a new medication and wasn't even asked about it. All this was a big non issue, don't know why I waited to long.
As far as my FAA First Class Medical, I listed it on as a new medication and wasn't even asked about it. All this was a big non issue, don't know why I waited to long.
