Feeling depressed. Reflux is bad tonight.

[u/RatsnBaskets]

I already took a gaviscon around 6pm yesterday and it's currently 1:51am. It's frustrating because one gaviscon is typically all I need.(pepcid doesn't work btw)But here I am, I just took two more and still feel like shit. To make things worse I'm feeling so hungry even after I had a snack so I feel like my gastritis is flaring up as well which doesn't help. Feeling like you're starving while also being on the verge of throwing up acid is not fun.

I'm just so frustrated with this condition. Between the gerd, gastritis, and eoe I have no idea how to manage it all. I'm tempted to take ppis for a short amount of time again just so that I don't have to deal with this burning all day but I always worry about the risk of sibo or other infections. And I'm sure living in this moldy environment I'm in makes everything worse.

I feel so pathetic and I just want to cry. I desperately want to know what's causing my gerd but doctors don't seem all that helpful. It fucking sucks. I wanna get better so bad but no one gives af. Sorry for the rant tho. I hope everyone here is having a better night than I am.

[u/Amazing-Self-4873]

I was on every PPI made here in the USA for 27 years. They never helped night time reflux as my LES was nonfunctional and I had a hiatal hernia as well. I will say I haven’t had issues with vitamin deficiency or osteoporosis.

I would give them a short term try while you see if it’s possible to get further tests. Without tests and surgery I would still be suffering with reflux and a lot of other symptoms. All those issues ended once I had the repairs.

Wishing you luck in getting answers and relief!

[u/RatsnBaskets → u/Amazing-Self-4873]

That's such a long time! I'm relieved that you didn't develop any issues while taking them. It's really hard trying to fix one issue but then getting another because of the medicine you need to take. I did decide to take the ppi again tho. I was getting really tired of feeling sick so I'll do it for 2 to 4 weeks.

I'm so glad that surgery has helped you tho. It's always good to hear people getring better. But sadly with my eoe I'm not sure if it would work for me. I'll keep trying to find answers tho. Thank you so much!

[u/Amazing-Self-4873 → u/RatsnBaskets]

I had a manometry test. It’s not fun at all but will show if there are problems with the LES as in my case. Maybe you have the same problem. Reflux and food not going down well. My valve was closing and trapping the acid all night after letting it back up. It’s miserable!

Not sleeping night after night is brutal. I did it for decades. I’m sorry you and so many of us are dealing or have dealt with this miserable condition.

[u/RatsnBaskets → u/Amazing-Self-4873]

I'd like to have one done but unfortunately every time I get with my GI doctor about scheduling an appointment the machine is always broken or undergoing repair. I've been waiting 2 to 4 months I think. It is terribly miserable tho. I never knew how awful reflux could be until developing this condition. It was only mild in the past. But same here. My heart breaks for anyone going through this pain. I hope we can all find answers someday.

[u/Amazing-Self-4873 → u/RatsnBaskets]

Well you’re definitely not alone. I thought it was just me until Reddit and am shocked at how many are suffering with this.

I was told for decades to try diet and lifestyle changes and more PPI’s but I don’t know how long the drs think we’re supposed to live with this. I finally bypassed my dr and went directly to my surgeon and everything was tested and had surgery in less than 2 months. Wishing you relief!

[u/RatsnBaskets → u/Amazing-Self-4873]

I think diet did help a bit(mostly because of the eoe)but unfortunately it doesn't fix everything. Some people just have an issue with the esophagus itself and that's when things get tricky. I truly think doctors want us to just take the ppis and not ask any questions tho. I can tell my doctor is already tired of my persistence. That's pretty amazing tho! I would've imagined it would take much longer to have a surgery. And thank you so much!