Date:   11/15/2006 8:47:45 AM ( 19 y ago)
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Hey everyone. Been reading & lurking for almost a yr now and this is my first post.

Long story, please bear with me.

I was recently diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus and prescribed Aciphex for my acid reflux to help prevent the progression of the Barrett's. The acid reflux has been going on for almost a year now, or at least the syptoms have been there that long. I did a series of cleanses early this year that included P&B shakes, parasite cleanse, and liver flushes. This seemed to help some, but the reflux would come and go, and when it was there it was horrible (terrible burning in my chest and sleepless nights). I never had the acid reach my mouth or anything like that though. I recently started taking A-F Betafood (beet & carrot extract) for my liver & gallbladder and have not had any reflux (or at least the symptoms) in over 3 weeks.

3 weeks ago I had a CT scan (negative), ultrasound (negative), and an EGD (positive for acid refux and Barrett's). My Dr. told me that the Barrett's was not cancerous at this point in time and that I needed to take antacids, watch my diet, and have EGD's done every 6 months to a year to check the Barrett's and make sure it is not turning cancerous. I never had (and still don't feel) any of the syptoms of Barrett's which include sore/hoarse throat, vomiting, swallowing difficulty, cough, breathing problems.

Out of fear of developing cancer (my sister & mother have/had cancer in the past 4 yrs), I started taking the Aciphex about a week ago in case the reflux started again. The Aciphex makes me feel like shit though. Dull headache, aching joints, and tight feel in my throat.

I'd really like to continue my natural approaches to my health problems, but the prospect of cancer scares me and makes me feel like I need to take the prescription meds just in case.

I've read about people taking apple cider vinegar for their reflux with great success, but I'm a little concerned about putting the extra acid down my throat and into my stomach because of the Barrett's.

Does anyone here have personal experience with Barrett's that they'd care to share? I guess I'm really looking for support and more info about Barrett's and what can or can't be done from a naturopathic viewpoint.

I've been reading tons about this stuff all over the web, but seperating fact from fiction is not easy when it comes to cures.

Sorry if I'm rambling, I'm just a little scared by all this.

Thanks for listening.


 

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