Hernia Support Group
There are several kinds of hernias, but the all happen when pressure pushes an organ (often the intestine) through a weak spot in a muscle face or wall. Treatment for hernias can be no treatment, to medicines to surgery. Modern surgical methods to treat hernias are much improved over older techniques and recovery times are much shorter.
I have had GERD and gastritis for two yers with a hiatus hernia. Its the biggest misery I have ever had in my life. If anyone can tell me their symptoms and how they have got on I would be grateful. Recently Ive been getting far worse pain like a burning all the time really severe. I get bouts of reflux too. I was told to double up my PPI which hasnt helped. I can't get on with the natural remedies as Ive already took Slippery elm and Aloe vera and they haven't helped. I was sick on Ranitidine. I take Gaviscon but it doesnt help. Should I have surgery? Im worried about it. Something has to help this I can hardly eat or sleep with the pain. Thanks.
I also been taking a probotic each morning that seems to help some.
I understand exactly where you are coming from, because I been told the same thing, just keep taking your medicines.
Also I chew my food thoroughly and dont eat much ruffage.
Its something I am learning to deal with since I was just dxed with a HH with my reflux after all these years.
I take Gaviscon too when needed but yesterday I took my ppi and later took a zantac that seemed to help me some that day.
Have you called your gastrologist and left a message with their nurse. I did that yesterday morning and they called me back in the afternoon.
Hopefully we can both get better. Let me know how it goes