Guest KiminOrlando Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Anyone here get diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus from the acid reflux due to gastroparesis? Just had an endoscopy today and they did a biopsy because they suspect that I have it. It will take a week to get the results back from pathology so I won't know for a bit. Any advice would be appreciated. Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 @KiminOrlando - yes, I was diagnosed with Barrett's in the beginning of my POTS journey. I had severe Reflux and the EGD showed Barrett's and duodenitis. They put me on Protonix twice a day, Carafate ( coats the stomach ) and the most effective was a combination of Mylanta, Phenobarbital and viscous Lidocaine ( called GI cocktail and needs to be mixed by pharmacy ). They also briefly put me on Reglan but only for a few weeks b/c it has severe permanent side effects. I took these meds for a year and my next EGD had no Barrett's or inflammation. My father died of esophageal cancer, so the Barrett's diagnosis was quite concerning. In addition to the meds I also changed my eating habits and diet: 6-8 small snacks a day instead of 3 large meals, avoid acidic foods, only cooked or steamed veggies. With this diet I have been able to avoid abnormal EGD's since ( I get checked every 2 years. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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