Posts by wearyowl16

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Dealing with GERD? in Health · Jul 31, 2009

wearyowl16;21747999 said:I am suffering from GERD along with a hiatal hernia. This flare-up has been going on for an entire month now. The absolute worst part is the dysphagia—this sensation of choking whenever I try to swallow anything. It’s gotten to the point where I haven't eaten in a month, and my fluid intake is minimal at best. I've dropped 12 pounds in this timeframe. I'm dealing with constant burping, and it feels as though my esophagus and stomach are completely obstructed. How does one restore normal esophageal function? I need this swallowing difficulty to subside so I can eat properly again. Medication is proving ineffective, and the dehydration has even triggered a fungal issue. I am requesting advice.

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Dealing with GERD? in Health · Jul 26, 2009

I am suffering from GERD accompanied by a hiatal hernia. This flare-up has been relentless for an entire month now. The most agonizing part is the dysphagia—the difficulty swallowing. Every single thing I attempt to swallow triggers this sensation of choking. Consequently, I haven't eaten anything for a month, and my fluid intake is minimal at best. I have lost 12 pounds during this period. The constant belching is incessant, and it feels as though my esophagus and stomach are completely obstructed. How does one restore normal esophageal function? I need this swallowing issue resolved so I can eat normally again. Medication has proven ineffective, and due to dehydration, I have developed a fungal infection. I am requesting advice.

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