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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

dickthegrouch

(4,085 posts) Sun Jun 5, 2022, 02:20 PM Jun 2022

Just diagnosed with erosive esophagitis [View all]

At last I have an explanation for the waves of pain I suffered every night immediately upon lying down.
Unfortunately I have significant inflammation and they couldn't biopsy, I have to have another upper GI endoscopy in 8 weeks.
In the meantime I'm prescribed Prilosec before breakfast and dinner.

60+, 5'10", 185lbs, sedentary.
Diabetic II, gluten intolerant, and other chronic conditions.
Fully COVID vaxxed and boosted.

Staying gluten free is the hardest part of my life. I love Asian food and the soy sauce gives me pain.

But the pain was so bad I had to go find out what was going on.

Any advice from fellow sufferers?

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Just diagnosed with erosive esophagitis [View all] dickthegrouch Jun 2022 OP

I'm very sorry to hear it and wish you comfort. mahina Jun 2022 #1

Thanks /nt dickthegrouch Jun 2022 #3

I don't know if it's the same but I've had is south of Jill spasms which are very painful. Doctor pu demosincebirth Jun 2022 #2

Wow spell check did a number on that one dickthegrouch Jun 2022 #4

Sleep on leff side, no chocolate, smoking, peppermint SheltieLover Jun 2022 #5

Also hair loss. tblue37 Jun 2022 #11

Thx SheltieLover Jun 2022 #14

I have nasty esophagus issues for a few years now canuckledragger Jun 2022 #6

There are gluten-free soy sauces, if that will help. If the problem is the soy... flor-de-jasmim Jun 2022 #7

Fantastic, thank you dickthegrouch Jun 2022 #9

Elevate the head of the bed. (3 or 4 inches is usually good) Avoid evening snacks and carbonated bev Midnight Writer Jun 2022 #8

I have an elevated bed, it made a huge difference. dickthegrouch Jun 2022 #10

Apple cider vinegar, aloe Vera juice from Walmart, equate fiber from Walmart pbmus Jun 2022 #12

Belching was my only sx! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #16

Have you eliminated dairy? Sanity Claws Jun 2022 #13

Not entirely dickthegrouch Jun 2022 #15

I share your love of chocolate! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #18

So does caffeine, I have 1 cup coffee only mornings pbmus Jun 2022 #21

I'm trying to adjust to all this... SheltieLover Jun 2022 #22

NOOOOO. was prescribed, then read the side effects pbmus Jun 2022 #23

My thoughts exactly! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #24

Have you tried keto? SheltieLover Jun 2022 #25

Diets can make things worse... pbmus Jun 2022 #26

gluten free soy sauce Tetrachloride Jun 2022 #17

I had such a situation, and my stomach acid ate through my blood vessel in my esop. After the SWBTATTReg Jun 2022 #19

Coincidentally, I have the same health conditions you have. BlueGreenLady Jun 2022 #20

I love Dr. Berg! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #27

Yes BlueGreenLady Jun 2022 #28

Where do you find them discounted, if I may ask? SheltieLover Jun 2022 #30

Me too. I'm a carb addict. BlueGreenLady Jun 2022 #31

I agree completely! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #33

P.S. I do a Google search for BlueGreenLady Jun 2022 #32

Thx for sharing! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #35

Bananas said to coat esophagus SheltieLover Jun 2022 #29

Type 2 diabetic for last 27 years. MOMFUDSKI Jun 2022 #34

Thank you all for the tips, advice, and good wishes dickthegrouch Jun 2022 #36

Weigh everyday multiple times. EmeraldCoaster Jun 2022 #37

Eden Tamari is wheat free soy sauce. it packs a flavor punch, so you can use less Warpy Jun 2022 #38

At the time I was diagnosed with gluten sensitivity I had your problem. pnwmom Mar 2023 #39