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Hiatus Hernia

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  • 17-03-2010 7:34pm
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    I'm wondering if there is anybody out there who like me must take a tablet every day to stop reflux due to a hiatus hernia.

    I take Lansoprazole which I believe is known as a proton-pump inhibitor. From the web it looks like this drug is available over the counter in the US

    Does anybody know of any other cure, has anybody tried surgery? I hate the idea of taking a drug daily this for the rest of my life.

    Thanks.
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    sam34
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    have you asked your doctor about other treatment options?


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    Robbo
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    I've had the surgery done and couldn't be happier.

    More about it on this thread. I recommend you have a good chat with your GP about the different options.


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    Thanks for response and the link, very useful.

    I have been through a battery of tests with a consultant in St James, tubes down the nostril twice and wore the tester for a day.

    I was put on the tablets a year ago.

    Glad to hear that surgery was successful. I was given to believe it was kind of a last resort.

    I'm going back as I'm fed up with the tablets and suffer from very annoying salty taste in the mouth.

    Can you tell me a little about the surgery please.

    Bye for now


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