I have persistent stomach problems - the bloating has been minimized but the heartburn and the feeling of always empty have been always constant. From the moment I wake up till I sleep, the discomfort in my stomach is the same. I am sure that this stomach problem has been exacerbated by the antibiotics but with the regular yogurt and Kefir, I was hoping that it could be tolerable. I am on daily Nexium and 2x ranitidine but it seems not doing the trick. I was given by the GI dr Carafate suspension, but I am not taking it as Ithought it might have some effects on the other supplements and medications.

Below is the result of the Upper GI I had last Oct. 16. It says that I have a mild reflux, but I dont think what I feel is mild. After this result was out, my GI's PA called advising me that the doctor wants me to have an endoscopy. I reminded him about the doctor's position on deferring any endoscopy because of a recent bronchoscopy. Well, until now, he has not called me yet. I dont want to follow up because I am not sure if I want an endoscopy at this time. I remember what Mrs.D said about the risk of frequent scopes.....


Esophagus is unremarkable without mucosal abnormality, obstruction or intrinsic or extrinsic mass effect. There was questioned mucosal irregularity at the gastric cardia; however, this did not persist on additional imaging and may have been artifactual. If abnormality such as ulceration is suspected in this region endoscopy for direct visualization may be helpful. The stomach is otherwise unremarkable with no evidence of extrinsic and intrinsic mass effect or obstruction. Proximal small bowel is also within normal limits. A barium tablet was administered and passed promptly through the GE junction. No evidence of hiatal hernia. There is mild reflux into the distal esophagus when the patient is in the recumbent position.