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Kim Hetherington replied to the topic Hiatus Hernia in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi Denise
Thank you for your post and I’m sorry for your diagnosis.
I too have been altering my diet and the symptoms have more or less disappeared. I’m still taking a PPI (20mg) once a day, but I will wind down after Christmas. I avoid rich food but I am going to have some Christmas pudding tomorrow and I’m looking forward to a family Christmas…[Read more]
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Kim Hetherington replied to the topic Hiatus Hernia in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi Everyone
Thank you so much for all your replies and I apologize that I haven’t replied to each and every one of you and that it has taken me so long to return to the forum.
My father died at the end of October and it has been a busy time organizing his funeral, plus I have two teenagers and a part-time job to juggle
My heart goes out to all…[Read more]
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Kim Hetherington replied to the topic Hiatus Hernia in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 months ago
Hi Jeff
Thank you for replying and I’m glad that you are not experiencing indigestion since taking Omeprazole. Are you on that long-term? I started to take Nexium while I was on holiday after the reflux episode but I had to swap to lansaprazole as Nexium clashes with Citalopram. I was on that for post-menopause anxiety and had weaned myself off,…[Read more]
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Kim Hetherington replied to the topic Hiatus Hernia in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 months ago
Hi Holly
Thank you for letting me know about your experience. I was diagnosed back in January 2022 having had a cough for 12 weeks. It’s early stages but I’ve lost 4% lung function since January. I am still fit and healthy although a bit overweight. I’m desperately trying to get the weight off so that I can at least be considered for a lung…[Read more]
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Kim Hetherington started the topic Hiatus Hernia in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 months ago
Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed with IPF and then discovered they have a hiatus hernia that is causing reflux. I have just had an endoscopy and they have found I have a hiatus hernia in my lower esophagus and gastritis in my stomach.
I experienced pain in my diaphragm shortly after having my children (now 18 and…[Read more]
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Kim Hetherington posted a new activity comment 4 months, 1 week ago
Thank you, Charlene. I first learned about this forum when I was diagnosed with IPF back in January. I was distraught and desperately trying to find some answers and a sense of hope. This forum really helped and your story has inspired me to know that I can do this – there is strength in numbers!
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Kim Hetherington became a registered member 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Welcome to the PF forums Kim. Thanks for joining us!
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Thank you, Charlene. I first learned about this forum when I was diagnosed with IPF back in January. I was distraught and desperately trying to find some answers and a sense of hope. This forum really helped and your story has inspired me to know that I can do this – there is strength in numbers!
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