3rd April 2005
I would get a second, and third opinion, from other Gastroenterologists, who specialize in reflux and related issues.
My Mother is currently having terrible reflux symptoms, although hers are 'atypical' she is told - having lightheadedness and trembling. Doctors have had her take a catscan of the head (found nothing), complete blood work (found nothing), urine test (found a vaginal infection and has been put on Diflucan and some antibiodic to kill infection), EKG, etc.
Her GI doctor said her Protonix rendered itself ineffective, and thus, has now given her AciPhex, which seems to be helping mildly, but she still has the lightheadedness and seems to need to eat every 2 hours (very lightly and a very restricted diet).
When in doubt, all Doctors seem to point to anxiety-ridden issues.
I wish you the best of luck,
Lori
My Mother is currently having terrible reflux symptoms, although hers are 'atypical' she is told - having lightheadedness and trembling. Doctors have had her take a catscan of the head (found nothing), complete blood work (found nothing), urine test (found a vaginal infection and has been put on Diflucan and some antibiodic to kill infection), EKG, etc.
Her GI doctor said her Protonix rendered itself ineffective, and thus, has now given her AciPhex, which seems to be helping mildly, but she still has the lightheadedness and seems to need to eat every 2 hours (very lightly and a very restricted diet).
When in doubt, all Doctors seem to point to anxiety-ridden issues.
I wish you the best of luck,
Lori