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By
HiatalP
"I
was diagnosed as having a hiatal hernia over 25 years ago and it has
been torture most of my life!! I often land in the ER with weird an
vague episodes that no one seems to be able to correct! I often have
the popping spasm you speak of makes my heart feel like it skips a
beat. The cardiologist said I have a benign arrhythmia but never
correlated it to my hernia?!! I often tell the doctors that I just
don't feel right like I can't expand my diaphragm. I have also been
told I have panic attacks and anxiety but I often don't feel stressed
or worried. It all makes sense I often feel this feeling when I have
eaten poorly or eaten a very large meal.
I
have so many of the symptoms you speak of.... Even the tmj and
sinuses I have suffered all my life! Been to countless doctors... I
have sore throats that no one can explain I even went to Ent because
I was loosing my voice! He said my vocal cords are thinning and he
believes it's from my acid hitting my throat! As we speak I had a
horrible headache for 2 days and jaw pain like something is pushing
everything up and it pops in my head. But doctors look at you like
you have 3 heads or you are crazy!! But thank you thank you!!! You
are the first person to nail it!! Not crazy am sick and no one takes
me seriously!! My pregnancies were horrible felt like I was dying
each time and lost 2 boys back to back at 20 weeks and 18 weeks with
no explanation. But makes sense my body is acidic overweight
hypogicimic when I don't eat :(. Am sick of being sick!!! Please can
you help me?? Can you recommend a chiropractor that can manipulate
and get me back to health"
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-and-palpitations-18051?page=0#1404081
By
crazymama
"I
have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia but have had lots of
problems with palpitations recently, i also sometimes get a cold
shivery feeling some nights as if i am going down with flu, i have
suffered from really bad acidity over the last 10 years, i have had
three endoscopy's and it was on the last one that i was diagnosed
with a hernia, i also get bad chest pain along the sternum and a bad
pain where my ribs meet in the middle, it's so depressing, does
anybody else suffer from palpitations etc?"
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-and-palpitations-18051?page=0#1404081
By
Kimberly84056
"OMG!!!!
Finally I've found someone who has the exact symptoms I am suffering
from within this Hiatal Hernia!!! Sometimes severe palpitations to
the point of feeling like passing out!!! Very scary!!! Doctors seem
to have this "ho-hum" attitude about it and think that it's
due to anxiety! Bull crap!! My friend who researches everything told
me to juice 16 oz. of carrot/spinach juice daily and at another time
during the day (closer to evening) drink 16 oz. of carrot juice
straight. Believe it or not and much to my surprise these juices stop
the palpitations almost immediately! I was desperate so I was willing
to try anything to stop these God awful palpitations. I have not
suffered from acid reflux or any of the other symptoms that go along
with this HH because I eat small meals throughout the day. I avoid
all foods that would cause any kind of flare ups!! I'm thinking that
I want to look into the surgical procedure to close up the opening of
this HH. Anybody actually have the surgery??"
"Everything
that you have stated is true in my case. My eating now is only to
survive. No fun eating fun foods anymore. I eat very small meals
throughout the day and I am skinny as a rail although it has helped
me a great deal. Hooooo hummmm....
I
guess we have to deal with this thing as the new norm.... We need a
cure for this demon!!!!!!!!"
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-and-palpitations-18051?page=0#1404081
By
brent67338
"I
was recently diagnosed with a small hernia and 2 small ulcers. Can
someone please put my mind at ease about these heavy heart beats. my
heart doesnt beat quickly, it just beats hard and i can feel it in my
chest when just sitting down. sometimes i feel it pulse in my neck,
arm or ear. and sometimes this heavy heart beat seems to efect my
breathing. while breathin in and out every heart beat seems to pause
the breathing. other symptoms i am not sure about are fatigue,
weakness, headaches."
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-and-palpitations-18051?page=0#1404081
By
brent67338
"Hi
all, I've been following this discussion for a while and feel it's
time to add my experiences. I'm 61 and had a sliding HH since I was
about 20 with no real probems apart from from heartburn and reflux at
night which I managed by copious amounts of bi-carbonate of soda and
raising the head of the bed by 5inches.
In
Jan last year I had an endoscope and it was confirmed (again) that I
have a small sliding HH and a small section of Barratts. In the
months following this endoscope I developed high BP, bloating,
cramps, palpitations, light-headedness, difficulty breathing,
tightness on the left side of my head/face and a few other things. I
too get palps if I bend forward or stand up quickly.
My
partner and I set about researching these things and everything
pointed to Vagus nerve irritation, BUT - don't suggest this to any
consultants because they think you're a stupid internet melodramatic
(I know, I was called this in a letter to my GP) and then refused an
appt because (I had already pre-diagnosed myself without sufficient
knowledge of a condition that is impossible!) Research for yourselves
the problems a HH and Vagus nerve combination can cause and you will
be amazed at all the symptoms and similarities! I felt that there was
pressure on the back/left side of my heart and was told that this was
absolute nonsense by an upper GI surgeon, then an ultra-sound
clinician told me that she'd actually seen - on numerous occasions -
pressure on the heart from a sliding HH! 2 heart specialists have
actually admitted the possibility of this happening recently, but I
still can't get a gastroenterologist to investigate it, they all seem
to want to treat the symptoms not the problem! So go do your research
(avoid the websites that want to sell you a cure, go for the medical
websites) and have a shock at how common this really is!
So
what did I do? I set about the long task of finding everything that
sparked off any problems, these are some of them : lemon, garlic,
olives, lime, refined sugars give me day-long palps the next day!
Pastries of any type, sweets (sugar again) green tea and so on. You
must avoid refined sugar at all costs! I now have 2 juices or
smoothies (containing 75% vegetables 35% fruit) and 2 small meals a
day. Next you need to strengthen your stomach muscles, try doing
pelvic thrusts and diaphram exercises - it really does help!
A
last thought - you will also find that walking, talking and sitting
upright will cause you problems, lying on your stomach or right side
will alleviate this. Hope this is of some help, if anyone finds a
specialist willing to investigate please reccommend them! The 10
minutes that the NHS gives them is not adequate for us."
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By
liz44044
"I
have experienced the palpitations before my surgery 6 weeks ago. I
had the same chest pains for about 30 years having gone to many
different doctors, They diagnosed me with acid reflux, and gave so
many different PPI to take. The attacks mimic a heart attack
which they did. It started out maybe a couple bouts a year.
Then I learned what the trigger foods were, red sauce, gravy of
any kind.. I stayed away from all that for 30 years, then the
last year was dreadful I couldn't even take cough medicine for a
cold, antibiotic for sinus infec.
I
would get the raging chest pains to the point of I would not know if
it were a heart attack. At the time the gastro Dr. that I no longer
see gave me nitro if the pains started. I did only once take it
because the pains in my chest continued all day. Upon taking it
I nearly blacked out. The pain left me but it was terrible. Now
I search for another gastro dr. this dr. recommended after trying
more meds. about 6 mos later said have a Ph Probe test and motility
study. That was the saving grace where they finally found what
was wrong. It was the Sphincter was weak in the esophogaes and
I had 60% acid in my stomach going into the hiatal hernia which the
precious dr said was a sliding hiatal. Total opposite it was
the other way and rather large. Therefore all the acid was
pouring into my chest.
I
thank God for this new doctor and his expertise. He repaired
the hernia, cleaned scar tissue in my gall bladder surgery from years
ago. and did the Nissen Fundoplication. Why gastro doctors dont
order the ph probe and motility studies when people complain of these
pains for years is beyond me. Instead they keep ordering meds.
The surgeon I have said the same thing to me and said nobody
should be on any PPIs for extended periods of time. I am proof
of it all....so folks demand they do testing rather than make u
suffer as I did for so many years. Now I am 6 weeks post op and
recovering well it is a slow process but its better ever week. I
will never as the dr said take any ant acids again....."
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-breathing-problems--22847
By
guyofchelt
"A
few years ago after an Endoscopy I was diagnosed with a small sliding
Hiatus Hernia which I have treated with Omeprezole. Recently I have
been encountering some breathing difficulties combined with a
staggering amount of reflux and despite doubling to 40mg of
Omeprezole the reflux and breathing problems continue. I have just
had a further Endoscopy which revealed the same Hiatus Hernia and
lots of reflux.
I
am fairly certain that the Hiatus Hernia/Reflux is responsible for my
Breathing problems, but doctors seem to disagree although they can
not tell me what is causing it. I have seen a few similar postings to
mine, can not sleep, wake up all sweaty, panicy, can not breathe, but
no where can I see where a resolution was arrived at? So, could the
breathing problems be down to the Hiatus Hernia and if so how was the
problem resolved. Grateful for any advice. Regards Guy Greening."
http://www.topix.com/forum/health/TFCFOQJ19LSNLE50U/p5?redirid=1332661311
By
Spencer
"I
am 21 and have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia. I am thin, 125
pounds. I don't smoke, eat healthy and exercise daily. I have the
same symptoms as many of you, pain under left ribcage, pain in ribs,
nausea, diarrhea, pain in my back. When I lay down I can actually
hear my stomach move into my chest. Sometimes when it is up my chest
will "click" to my heartbeat. I have found no relief.
So
my question is - is this it? Everywhere I have looked nobody has an
answer. I have been to doctors who only prescribe antacids. I have
been to Chiropractors that pull the stomach down but it just keeps
sliding back up even when I'm standing. At this point I am starting
to feel like I will have to live with this - If that is the case I
will probably kill myself within ten years or so... I really can't
live like this and I feel like I am out of options. To all of you who
are suffering I feel for you -"
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By
Janski
"Well
Spencer, I have been living with mine for probably over 40 years now,
and I am 75. I found out the same way you did, from my Chiropractor,
and he showed me how to go up under the left rib cage and push the
hernia back into the stomach. I use to be able to do that, but just
can't get it to work any more. I have suffered all these years, but,
I know what it is and almost always know what has caused it.
I
use to be in the hospital at least every 6 weeks thinking I was
having a heart attack. Turned out after I had been telling them 3 yrs
it was a hernia my old Internal Dr. told me I was right. I have found
mine is brought on mostly by stress (5 kids and lots of stress) which
I no longer have, thank God, and most dairy products, mainly milk of
any kind. The new Almond seems to cause less trouble, but I now only
use it with cereal. Choose the one you like best and use only a small
amount. No other dairy bothers me, I eat lots of cheese, butter and
yogurt. I am having a flair up now, but I know I drank a half cup of
milk a couple of times last week and it really got to me but took a
few days.
I
keep Zantac and WalMart brand antacids just for this bad time. Try
not to take any of that stuff at normal times. I think the best
treatment, or it is for me, is to go on a soft diet, soft boiled or
poached eggs, boullion, jello and mashed,(I make Instant) potatoes.
Usually if I eat only those items for about 3 or 4 days, it relaxes
the hernia and all seems to go back in place.
I
also have the pain in my back, but right behind the hernia which
sometimes makes me think it's my kidney, but never had a kidney
problem in all 75 years. I know how I use to worry about it and even
now when I have a hard time breathing just walking around the house,
much less trying to go shopping or anything else. Because I use to
smoke, the Dr. automatically said I have COPD. Well I never thought
that was right because the only time I had a hard time breathing, was
when the hernia was pushed up against my lungs. Of course he or the
cardioligist still don't believe that, but what do I care.
I
was a Chiropractic assistant years ago, and I believe there are many
things you can do to help heal yourself and not always take an MD's
word or script for everything. Try the soft dies, know the surgery
might help but it will come back, look at your lifestyle, stress and
diet, and maybe you can make some changes for yourself. You're pretty
young to be worrying so much about this, and it isn't helping your
cause, as a matter of fact, it's making your stress level much
higher, this isn't something that's going to kill you but may be with
you for a long time. Good Luck to you and God Bless..."
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By
stacerlady78
"I
too have a hiatal hernia, am out of breath, feel extreme chest
tightening, my back sometimes feels like someone is shoving a spear
right through it into my stomach, Im grouchy, in pain, sick to my
stomach and have chest pains......apparently we all have the same
symptoms. Is there anyone that has had the surgery or something that
helped them?"
http://www.topix.com/forum/health/TFCFOQJ19LSNLE50U/p2?redirid=1332661311
By
San
"I
have a hiatal hernia that seems to cause all kinds of symptoms of
discomfort. Unfortunately for me it had gotten worse over past 10
years. I must admit I have maintained good eating habits. Over the
past year it feels like a great pressure underneath my
ribs,especially on the left side right under my breast. I want to eat
but a few bites or sips of anything makes me feel bloated. After or
while eating i get me such horrible pressure. I am better if I try to
entend my body backwards as this takes pressure off my diaphragm.
Difficulty taking a deep breath is another.
The
creates anxiety and itsll becomes very circular. Horrible way to
live. I get a burning ache between my shoulder blades. The chest
pressure after eating also seems to push straight through to my
spine. The constant bloating is unreal. I have tried previcid,
nexium, aciphex....name it. To help with l the sense of fullness, my
doctor gave me peppermint capsules to take before meals. I have had
my colonoscopy, swallow studies,endoscopies, abdominal ultra sounds
and chest x-rays. I feel utterly nuts! I am having HIDA Scan of my
gallbladder in two days. I hope the doctor can tellme something. We
all need a break and a better quality of life."
"I
am on my iPhone so excuse the typos. I wanted to correct my posting.
I HAVE NOT maintained good dietary habits but now I watch everything
I eat. I would almost rather not eat because I know the horrible
fullness will come. Also, a professional massage did give me some
back relief."
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By
BELINDA
"i
have a hiatus hernia,found during an endoscopy. some days i feel like
i am having a heart attack. the pain is felt under my ribcage and
inbetween my shoulderblades.Ifeel like i cannot get a full lungful of
air and i have to do deep breathing exercises regularly. it feels
like something is stuck in my throat."
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By
Tracey
"Just
diagnosed with Hiatal hernia, after endoscopey, I also have shortness
of breath and fatigue, had my heart checked 'echo stress test and
ultra sound. I am getting accupunture, message and eating small meals
and restricted diet. I hope to to return to work, before Medical
family leave time runs out, 90 days, had 60 days, in which time had
lots of tests.
See
my gastroentogolist on 22nd of June, to figure out what's next, would
like to avoid surgery, but symptoms get me down. I also have a
bladder problem, which was diagnosed as Interstitial cysitis, 5 yrs
ago. so I am used to trying to get on with life while in pain, but
breathing difficulties, are the worst. found everyone else's comments
, very useful. Tracey"
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By
Charlotte
"I
was dignosed with a small hiatal hernia 2 years ago.When I first had
symptoms, I thought I was having a heart attack, I was in the
Emergency room every 2 weeks. Not one Doctor could tell me what was
wrong, until I found one Doctor who dignosed me with a small hiatal
hernia,an ever since then I have been in constent pain, I have good
an bad days. Mostly bad days.
When
I try to explain my syptoms to the Doctors, they look at me with a
blank face. I have had 2 stress test, both came back negative.I have
neck & arm pain also tingling in my left arm.I do not have this
pain all the time, but when my hernia is acting up,I have this pain.I
do take medication but it does not seem to help me.I got so depressed
when I first had my symptons, I am on antidepressnt meds.I like
reading everyone comments, It lets me know I am not the only one
suffering from these symptoms."
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-breathing-problems--22847
By
Guest
"Hi
to all, Ive had a 3cm hiatus hernia for 2 years now. For the first 9
months it was awfull, palpitations that scared me to death, stomach
and esophagus spasm. Heartburn, breathing problems and really bad
chest pain. II have managed to get mine under control and found the
biggest problem was overnight reflux.
I
didnt feel the pain during my sleep but the next day was awfull. I
tried to elevate the bed which helps a little but i found that a swig
of gaviscon advance before bed fixed all of my problems. I still take
20mg omeprazol in the morning and that swig of gaviscon gets me
through the night. I have been symptom free for sometime now and can
eat pretty much anything. Hope this helps"
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-surgery-35803
By
chritine351
"I
have had a hiatus hernia for 7 years now, I am 22 years old. I have
my pre op booked for next week, getting nervous as not really had any
information on what to expect... I have had the weird hiccup thing,
acid reflux, food coming back up, vomiting, chest pain, trouble
swallowing, heart palpitations from pain and dizziness. Dizziness is
also due to my labyrinths disease.
I
was put on omeprazole, lansoprazole and antacids, all different
strengths, I lost a job because I had too much time off sick, Doctors
have been ignoring me and pushing me to meds that don't work, I
stopped taking them about 2 years ago, I figured it's better not to
pump my body full of chemicals that do nothing for me. A few months
ago I opted for surgery, I went to my GP and insisted they get me
referred, they sent me for another endoscope first, I had one when I
was diagnosed after being rushed into hospital. The guy who did my
endoscope messed up and didn't give me enough sedative so I am really
really nervous about the surgery because of that, the pain for that
was awful, then he tried again to get me back on meds, after
returning to the doctor for results she also tried to put me back on
meds, I told her no and I want the surgery, stick with it and keep
going on, if you insist they cannot refuse.
My
hernia is "only" 2-4cm, does not matter how big it is, I am
home from work again because of the pain and sickness, it impedes my
life, at 22 I can't even drink one alcoholic drink, eat much
takeaway, no deep fried or fatty, I am grateful for the diet as I am
trying to lose weight but the rest... far from appreciated. You have
to really push them. I hope they give me more info on what will
happen next week... scared and excited... nervous also. Keep you
updated. Christine. xx"
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-surgery-35803
By
igors 41613
"Hi
Christine, I'm 22 years old and have small hiatus hernia 2 cm and
have heart palpitation, acid reflux and difficulties swallowing. I
would like to know if you had the same symptoms. Did you had your
surgery done? does anyone know if hiatus hernia can cause heart
palpitatitions?"
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-surgery-35803
By
Boon123
"Hello,
just noticed your-comment. I to seem to have the same type of hihatus
hernia as you, I must have had it for at least 15 years, because
that's how long I have been suffering with anemia,I don't have all
the problems that lots of other people seem to be suffering with and
the tablets take care of that,but starting 18 months ago I started
vomiting blood and also the other way about every 4 weeks.
I
had many tests but they couldn't find it until I had an attack and
was rushed to hospital,they then found ulcers on the hernia,I think
they are called cameron ulcers. I am worried about the operation as
the heria is very large the doctors say,but what I was wandering is
did you get to the point of vomiting blood? And if so did the
medication stop it as I am now on my fourth week and waiting for the
next one.and also how did your op go. The doctor said these only
occur in 5 % of hihatus herna patients."
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-surgery-35803?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies
By
beut8
"Hi
everybody, ive been suffering with a hiatus hernia for 2yrs now and
seen loads of doctors but found none that will listen to me with the
symptoms I have, I feel sick, have bad acid reflux, bad bloating all
the time, some pain in my chest but all im given is lansoprozole and
told a hiatus hernia only gives you a wee bit extra acid and im
making myself feel sick, also told me they won't refer me to the
hospital because I don't need an operation...please help my life is
miserable due to how I feel and nobody will listen"
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-surgery-35803?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies
By
laura100992
"Hi
All, Just joined after reading all of your comments. Little bit about
myself:
I
was diagnosed with a 4cm sliding Hiatus Hernia roughly 4 years ago
following an Endoscopy. The reason being, I had just turned 17 when I
started to suffer from horrific Heart Burn. Despite Gaviscon,
Ranitidine and Rennie, nothing seemed to relieve the pain bar the odd
concoction of my Mum's favorite heartburn solution; 2 scoops of
Bicarbonate of Soda with some water!
I'm
now 21 and the past 4 years have been hard to put it lightly. I've
been placed on more antacid medication I care to remember, from
Omeprazole, Lansoprazole to Motility drugs like Domperidone and
Metoclopramide. (There was a phase where nothing I ate stayed down
for very long). After 4 Endoscopies, 3 Barium Meals and 4 ATTEMPTS at
the Esophagus Manometry test, I was told that along with a small
hernia, which apparently don't commonly cause allot of symptoms, I
actually had a weakness in my Lower Oasophagul valve thus suffering
with Acid Reflux and food regurgitation.
These
of course were not the only symptoms I was suffering with. I also
experienced allot of chest pain, esophagus spasms (which feel like a
very heavy hiccup so to speak) and waking up every morning with a
really sore and scratchy throat. I write today for some advice and
reassurance. I have as of yesterday signed the consent form to go
ahead with Surgery to repair my small hernia and hopefully create a
valve via the Nissen Fundoplication procedure. I opted for Partial
due to the fear of it being wrapped too tight.
My
reasons for surgery are I am at my wits end with Heartburn and all
the symptoms associated with GORD. I was also informed by my
Consultant that following my most recent endoscopy, I have many small
Benign Polyps in the lining of my stomach which are harmless and
simply caused by my reliance on Proton Pump Inhibitors for 4 years.
When I say harmless, I'm more than aware that my risk of stomach
cancer has now increased also along with the constant scarring of my
esophagus thus leading to Barrett's Esophagus.
I
believe that 'Nipping it in the bud' at my ripe old age of 21 puts me
in a slightly better position of recovery time etc than my peers. I’m
currently on a waiting list in Arrowe Park Hospital (Merseyside) to
have the procedure and would appreciate any comments regarding the
procedure (hopefully positive!). Also anyone who relates a little to
my particular situation as I can see many people on this thread
mainly suffer with Large Hernias. Thanks in advance."
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hiatus-hernia-surgery-35803?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies
By
robynjade
"Hi
Laura! Wow, I can't believe how similar our situations are! I have
been suffering with pains for almost 4 years now, since age 18.
GERD.. Reflux, stomach pains, chest pains, sore throat, coughing, the
weirdest belching sound which is almost constant and sounds like a
dragon around my breast bone (I physically can not burp) constant
vomiting, periods of constipation/ diorreah It massively affected my
life throughout university and now it is comepletely crippling my
life!
I
have had to pass up on massive career opportunities because of my
health and was hoping to travel to Australia in the early half of
2015 but I don't think it is realistic with my current health
problems. After 4 years of a variety of NHS treatments (and part
diagnoses) I have tried every antacid and GERD medication available,
a 6 day stay in hospital, several trips to A+E been diagnosed
coeliac, but then diagnosis changed 6 months later, MA, bronchitis,
etc etc.. I was going to the GP, getting referred to the hospital,
waiting 8 months for a referral, waiting 4 months for them to get the
info back to my GP, waiting weeks to see my GP again and then being
referred somewhere else!
Finally
made the decision to go private about a month ago after an NHS doc
suggested an Endescopy. I couldn't wait months for answers so booked
in to Kingsbridge private hospital in Belfast. In the last month I
have had my private consultation, a barium meal which revealed a
small hiatus hernia and a weakening in the stomach valve (apparently
mine does not close at all!) this was re-confirmed with an endescopy
and I had a colonoscopy to confirm there was no bowel problems.
I
had my evaluation appointment today with the private consultant who
has recommended a dietician, a new form of antacid, a laxative to
relieve pressure around my bowels to hopefully relieve some abdominal
pain.. I broke into tears when he said this.. Although I have had a
definite diagnosis which I am massively relieved about, it is exactly
the same thing I have had tons of NHS docs tell me.. Meds meds and
more meds! He polished it up with a diatician and said the only other
option is surgery but he wouldn't advice because I am too young and
there are a lot of complications.
I
came on tonight to research the surgery and although the side effects
some of you guys are facing seem awful I doubt it is worse than how I
feel now. Honestly feel like I have nothing to loose! I have booked a
review appointment for 3 months with the same consultant but now I am
seriously considering ringing tomorrow to book another appointment
and beg for this surgery.. I feel like I am 22 and my young adult
life hasn't even started yet. I feel like an old woman and just can't
wait any longer! Did you have your surgery in the end? How did the
procedure/recovery go? And what are the differences in the surgery
combined with the repair of the valve? Thanks Robyn"
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By
bianca75058
"Hi
Robin, I have had my gastroscopy and was diagnosed with a 2 cm hernia
in the exact spot where my pain and discomfort originates. My stomach
muscles have weakened because my stomach is trying to go through the
hernia into my chest. Medications provide temporary relief but my
doctor refuses to do the operation because the hernia isn't big
enough to cause him concern. Though it causes me daily discomfort,
how weird is that??
My
bowel movements are completely screwed up, sometimes constipated for
days at a time, other times diarrhoea. I'm going back next year when
my medical aid savings are renewed but I surely cannot continue like
this. I hope that you are feeling better and that your shakes have
subsided, and also that your bowels settle down to normality. Did you
also have to do the liquid diet, did you lose a lot of weight? My
ex-boyfriend became a match stick sad Was hard to see him being
hungry but unable to eat anything."
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By
KAREN MUSGROVE
"I've
been diagnosed with a 3cm sliding hiatus hernia, I've been quite ill
being sick everyday, and a feeling of a tennis ball in my sternum, I
feel really fed up ,my gastrointestinal consultant says it's too
small to cause sickness to this extent, I've had a ultra sound to
look for gallstones but the gallbladder was clear now I'm waiting for
ct scan, I've just had enough and am convinced it's the hernia
causing these problems, I also have a dry tickley cough mainly at
night , I only eat small amounts and non spicy or fatty foods and
dairy but it makes no difference please help x"
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By
lynda62840
"Hi
Karen, you are not alone. I have a 6cm sliding hernia which I have
had for many years and have symptoms much like yours. Some days worse
than others. I sometimes feel like I have been punched right where
the solar plexus is. I also get sick and feel like I have something
stuck in my throat. Lansoprazole helps a little. I have learnt
to live with it but it is not always easy. Hang in there and see what
the CT scan reveals. Hopefully you will get some answers. It is
surgery next for me but at the moment I really don't want to go that
route"
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By
ram2016
"Hello
Karen, I was diagnosed with Hiatal Hernia some 3 years ago. I have
the same symptoms as you do in the last 3 years and I am still
learning to manage. There are bouts of anxiety and panic at times and
a little frustration. I have learned from the gastro that this is a
natural reaction- he said that a physician he knows still panics at
times. On really bad days, I have chest muscle pains. I take Dexilant
60 when symptoms are bad and just simply watch my diet closely. This
forum reassures me that I am not alone and sometimes, having someone
to converse with virtually helps allay some fears or mitigate the
panic. Nevetheless, a professional advice from gastro or GP is still
be th best option. Good luck"
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By
louise7292
"Hiya
I had a 2cm hernia and suffered really bad for 8 years. I finally had
the nissen fundoplication and had a 360 wrap and they repaired the
hernia and it was the best thing I ever did. I did a lot of research
before the op as I don't think it works for everyone. Lx"
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sliding-hiatus-hernia-symptoms-and-questions-40866
By
eddie10
"Hi
I'm new to this site, just recently been diagnosed with a 4cm sliding
hiatus hernia after suffering for 2 years with horrendous chest,
neck, shoulder and back pain! been to A&E a least 5 times this
year thinking I was having heart problems! had an endoscopy 4 weeks
ago and was diagnosed! so now what? I was sent home with no advise
whatsoever. been on all the PPI's for the last 15 years as I suffer
with GERD and IBS! I feel bloated all the time, I burp, fart, feel
sick and light headed and now I get a pulsating throb from my tummy
through my chest into my throat cry If I eat the wrong thing it feels
like I got a tennis ball stuck behind my sternum, really fed up with
this now.
I
won't go the operation route, it's not got a good success rate! so
it's maintenance, put the head of my bed on two blocks 8inches high,
given up gluten and dairy and all spicy foods eat 3 hours before I
got to bed and have a swig of gaviscon as a night cap! I take a multi
vitamin and magnesium supplements. the next step is stop smoking and
drinking red wine rolleyes what else can I do? the omeprazole makes
me feel crap, so I've gone back to ranitidine. any advise would
seriously be welcomed........."
"Sorry
I meant to say I'm 57 year old male carpenter, who now can't bend
over or lift anything heavy!!"
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By
TERESA1964
"I
have suffered with GORD and IBS for over 20 years. During my last
Endoscopy (3 so far) as Heartburn was awful I was diagnosed with a
Sliding Hiatal Hernia. Have been fine over last 2 years but last 6
weeks suffering with terrible heartburn and stabbing pains in middle
of chest. Sometimes the pain is so sharp it takes my breathe away.
Happen when am sitting down. Saw GP who said it was not heart reataed
but the heartburn. Also suffering with back ache in shoulder blade
mainly on left side and in middle of back. Is this the type of pain
you also suffered from Eddie 10? The only time I don't have the pain
is when having an alcoholic drink, think it numbs the nerve endings.
Teresa"
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By
Spenna
"I
to have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia. I have all the same
symptoms as you re light headed ness, feeling sick, shoulder pain,
bloated ness to name but a few. It really gets me down on a day to
day basis and I'm coming to the end of my tether! No matter which
doctor or specialist I see it always ends up with them proscribing
some sort of PPI medication. The only one that seems to have a very
small effect is ranitidine but only a little. Have you quit smoking
yet and has it helped. But quitting red wine? That's sacrilidge lol.
I'm having a bad time right at this very moment. Any advice
would be very much appreciated."
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By
jen67597
"Hi
Guys, I'm so happy to have found this site. I have always not had the
best GI tract and have had some acid reflux. However, in the last
week, I have had intolerable chest pain that radiates up towards my
left shoulder, some pain in the left side of my neck, pain in my
upper back and shortness of breath. I had an EKG yesterday because I
thought I was having a heart attack and it scared me even more
because I actually do have congenital heart conditions.
My
EKG was just the same as my last one, nothing had changed, good news.
But my doctor said I need to get an upper GI done because she's
thinking I have a hiatal hernia. Besides the pain, everything I have
been eating feels like it's coming back up. I realized recently that
I just noticed a pattern that I feel like crap after every single
time that I eat. I felt like I was dealing with things just fine
until the intolerable pain recently. Any advice is greatly
appreciated. Thank you in advance! Jen"
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By
andy1981
"Hi
all im new to this! Eddie this conversation youve started is a
revelation to me!! Been trawling round the internet trying to figure
out what all my symptons could be attributed to and it seems i may be
getting somewhere thanks to all the users posting their experiences
on this!
I'm
33 year old male and was told 6 months ago i got a sliding HH, was
given omeprazole which i didnt like they didnt agree with me, so ive
kind of just ploughed along...not the best idea as like so many
others ive been feeling like my hearts going to explode, getting
shooting pains in my arms and back but the biggest problem is right
on my chestbone area, its like theres a big blockage or obstruction
permanently there and its like a 'crsuhing' feeling...would anybody
else liken it to this?? unbearable at times i must say.
I
would quite like to know if anybody suffers with fatigue and just
feeling generally tired and unwell through this and not having much
motivation etc????? i work out and usually fit and healthy (non
smoker) but just seem not to last as long exercising and
breathlessness is becoming more apparent along with the chest
'tightening' any advice form you guys/girls would be greatly
appreciated."
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By
lollipop60
"I
too have 4 cm sliding HH..diagnosed with HH 13 yrs ago..it was a 3cm
slide but having had gall bladder surgery..it increased to 4cm..pains
in chest are like having a heart attack..hubby called out paramedics
thinking I had actually had a heart attack..I was taken to hosp..kept
in 3 days and given no tests whatsoever..dire!
..anyway
I was told by a nurse last yr that I could have keyhole surgery..but
after speaking to one of the surgical team it scared me rigid..so
have put that on hold..never drink alcohol..but do smoke..(would love
to stop but finding that hard) as I realise its making things
worse..arghhh..chest pain worse around 5am..despite sleeping with
raised pillows etc..find Omeprazole dont work..Gaviscon does a
little..cant drink or eat hot stuff..have to let it go cool..awful
thing to have isnt it."
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By
kilo
"I've
had my probs for about 10 years. My 2 cm hernia gives me constant non
stop pain. I can only remember about a 1 1/2 month period without
pain. I have the clamping in my chest , the pressure feeling like
someone is standing on your chest, the pain, the neck and
shoulderblade pain etc etc. I also have breathing probs because the
hernia irritates my diaphram.
Acid
reducers don't seem to work, I have the hernia and reflux ibs ( which
seems to be the norm with this from the posts I have read ) general
digestive probs. With me all of this crap hit me all at once about 10
years ago. The problem with operations on the hernia is I was told
that it is a slim chance of making it off of the operating table
alive and even if successful it would most likely be back within 5
years. Be very very careful about getting a operation dieing on the
operating table is a 90% chance , I went to many dif docs and they
all said the same thing risk wise and told me not to get it done.
These
problems are genetic as my mother has the exact same thing. For her
acid reducer medication works for me it doesn't do a damn thing. I
use a table spoon of baking soda in a cup of water. tastes like crap
but it works better then anything and is the fastest of anything.
raising the head of my bed works well also. Raise it 6 inches. A Huge
dif almost night and day.
With
the hernia the muscle relaxes causing stomach acid to leak into your
esophogus and lungs. This causes erosion and eventually lung disease
as your stomache acid is hydrochloric acid. this can also cause
erosion of the lining in your esophigus and if it erodes into the
artery behing there you can bleed to death internally.
I
also had bloating, sour stomache, excessive gas ( burping ) and what
i call extreme hot flashes and or some sweating from it when the
reflux acts up big time and my heart rate increases also .This isn't
to scare anyone just to point out the serriousness of stomache acid
problems. Raising the head of your bed stops the acid from leaving
your stomache and leaking back into your esophogus and lungs. It is
natural for the pressure feeling on your chest to make you feel/think
as though you are dieing and is very common symptom. It did for me
it's the psychological effect of it.
If
you havent had a stomache scope I highly suggest you get one just to
be sure of what it is. I found that gaviscon is complete crap for me
not to mention a huge rip off price wise and doesn't really do
anything medically. it supossidly creates a barrier where as baking
soda and water is the only sure thing as it neutralizes the
hydrochloric acid completely and turns it into water. Watching what
you eat is also key. Through baking soda my probs have actually
decreased 10 fold in severity.
I
use to be awake for days from the pain and could only sleep from
passing out from exhaustion , it was that bad. If you have
hypertension talk to a doctor about using baking soda and fyi most
antacids use baking soda but charge you a hell of a lot more then
buying a big box for $1 or $1.50 that lasts months compared to a
bottle of gaviscons that last a week and costs $14.00."
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By
sharra
"i
was diagnosed with hiatal hernia twenty yrs. ago, and yes i do go
through episodes of shortness of breath after eating a meal, of
course i cant eat a very big one because of hernia. i usually have to
take an antacid pill before each meal to soothe it some, it helps. i
am so tired of this thing, but dont want surgery but the shortness of
breath is a horrible experience to have to deal with it scares
me,wish there was a easy solution."
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By
John R
"I'm
a 63 yr old male,and was diagnosed with a medium size Hiatal hernia
last year, during an endoscopy,and have been feeling horrible for the
last five months.I have a good day every so often but most days I'm
miserable.
Does
anyone else suffer from frequent nausea,a feeling of being slightly
faint,chest pain that moves around from the center of the chest to
the left and right side,stomach ache,extreme fatigue,and an overall
weak feeling?Another strange thing is that all of a sudden I can feel
good for ten minutes,then terrible again.
Most
time however,just when I think I'm feeling better,it comes back to
ruin another day.I think my family thinks I'm nuts. 12 years ago I
had a heart attack,but fortunately had had very little heart
damage.The cardiologist said I had a very rare type of tear in my
coronary artery,and after a 2nd and 3rd angiogram it had healed
perfectly,butI just can't help thinking though,that I,m having some
new heart problems.
About
every year and a half I have a nuclear stress test and they are
always good,Now I've been going to my primary care doc,and he has no
answer.First he said it might be anxiety,(I doubt it)so he put me on
Zoloft. I've been on it for 3 months with no improvement,now he sent
me for blood work to check all kinds of other things.I think he's
just guessing at this point.
When
I ask him if all this can be caused by a hiatal hernia,he says some
of it can,but not the fatigue or faint feelings.He doesn't seem to be
too concerned about the hiatal hernia scenario. All I know is that
I'm fed up with being sick,and feeling like I can't make it through
the day,and feeling like I'm going to fade out.I was never one to go
to the doctor and other than the heart attack I was never sick.This
sucks."
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By
Tina
"I
am reading these posts and all of the suffering. I am here because I
have been having the shortness of breath, after eating feeling like
my ribcage is going to explode and darting pain in my lower back,
total discomfort and loss of appetite, restless nights and general
fatigue. Honestly, I thought that it was my asthma condition. I
finally described in detail what I was experiencing to my boyfriend,
who is a chiropractor.
I
laid down on the couch and he gently pushed in the area which is
right above my stomach It was excruciating - so painful! He said,
"You have a Hiatal Hernia. Relax, I can fix it." My
daughter, who is 12, held my hand and he literally repositioned this
section with 2 fingers forcing it to re-engage into its nautral
position. Did it hurt? My daughter said it sounded like I was giving
birth. YES! Immediately after he did this procedure I felt relief.
The area feels bruised but let me tell you ... I am taking full
painless breaths, the back pain is gone, I no longer feel like crap
and I am so thankful to him. He did this procedure 2 hours ago and I
keep burping (I was told to expect this). Also it is very important
to drink warm, almost hot water immediately afterwards.
A
lot of people do not think to go to a chiropractor for things like
this. I wanted to share this with you in hopes of easing your
suffering so you know that there is an alternative to surgery and
medication. If you choose to go to a chiropractor with your hiatal
hernia, be sure to ask if they have ever treated for this in other
patients. From what I understand, not all chiros are trained in this
field. I wish you health and wellness in your future days."
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By
Hotsun
"I
have been having a lot of the symptoms associated with hiatal hernia
that people have been mentioning in this forum. Similar pain, similar
symptoms, prescribed all the same stuff, and similar reactions to the
medicine. I just came back from the barium exam (which I requested)
and the doctor said there was nothing apparent, but he was going to
exam them in more detail. Doesn't seem promising.
I
have heard that people with hiatal hernias can go misdiagnosed...even
endoscopys can miss them. My question is, has anyone here been
misdiagnosed, only to find out later they had a hiatal hernia? I am
so disappointed by this exam and was really hoping to get some
answers because my pain seems to be getting worse."
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By
Pauline
"Today
I have had the camera down my throat to be told I have a 3cm Hiatus
Hernia, the nurse told me on my discharge I would be sent an
appointment to basically go back to hospital drink some dye stuff
then go for xrays, as any one else had this done, what does this tell
them, I feel bloated or pregnant, I also feel pressure in my chest
and breathless but I put that down to my asthma, and slight heartburn
, the nurse told me to prop myself up in bed with pillows but I cant
do that as I have a bad back, so have to suffer,"
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By
Richard
"I
too was recently diagnosed with a hiatus hernia, though I have not
yet been advised what type it is or the severity of it. I am working
on diet and and lifestyle changes, but progress is slow. I too have
abdominal and chest pains, shortness of breath and problems with gas.
I am so glad to have found this siteand to learn I am not the only
one."
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By
Mike
"I
am only 32 years old but have been having dull aches and radiating
sensations in my left chest area. After a trip to the hospital and
numerous trips to my doctor, numerous EKGs, nuclear stress
test,bloodwork, CT scan, and holtor monitor I ruled out my heart.I
basically diagnosed myself with a hiatal hernia from researching my
symptoms online. After an endoscopy I was told I did have a small HH
and some acid reflux.
This
is ruining my life and I see absolutely no hope. I can find nothing
positive about this condition as well as any treatment...and i'm not
trying to be pessimistic. Seems like from all my research that I
basically have been diagnosed with an ailment that is only going to
lead to chronic illness in many forms with the only alternative being
a lifetime of ridiculously overpriced meds which weaken your bones
(among other symptoms) or a serious surgery with high risk, low
success rates, and not being able to burp / vomit forever. not to
mention the difficulty in finding a surgeon qualified to do the
operation.
People
think im blowing this out of proportion and exaggerating but this
feels like a death sentence. I don't want to give up EVERY good
food/drink there is, sleep on an inclined bed, take these meds, and
live in fear of cancer forever.
My
only hope is that a chiropractor actually works and can keep the
stomach down, the diaphram and LES can heal but I can find no solid
proof of any of this. can anyone with experience with chiropractic
treatment of this please get back to me with specific information?
thank you"
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By
August
"I
am having such awful symptoms and the shortness of breath is more
than I care to endure. I was dx'd with a hiatal hernia in my 20s.(I
remember during labor the pain of my stomach trying to push through
my diaphragm was worse than the labor itself!)
I
am now 60. I have been to the cardiologist and had a complete work up
with a series of test...all fine. Just went to the Pulmonary Dr and
have some asthma. BUT this is not just asthma...and much worse after
eating.
MY
QUESTION for those having had the surgery is that I understand
afterwards you can never vomit again or burp. That worries me because
I have had food poisoning 4x in my life and can't imagine what would
happen if I couldn't expel those toxins. I travel all over the planet
for my job."
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By
Pam
"Hi
everyone, I too have a Hiatal Hernia and was diagnosed about 6-7yrs
ago. I've been having for the past 7mos shortness of breath and
sometimes having issues with swallowing food that feels like it gets
stuck at bottom of throat and i have hoarseness in throat. I told my
primary doc and he said its acid reflux. I know when ihave heartburn
and i don't have it.
What
type of doctor should i go to???"
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By
Jon
"For
the past two years I haven't felt like myself. I don't enjoy life
like I used to. I am 32 years old and have the following symptoms:
shortness of breath, when I try to breath deep I can't. I also feel
the need to yawn but nothing happens. I have chest pain and tightness
in the center of my chest. I feel very tired an fatigued almost all
the time. After I eat I immediately feel short of breath, bloated,
woozy feeling and have to burp and pass gas for about an hour after
eating.
I
sometimes feel a tingling sensation throughouty body. After reading
about hiatel hernia it sounds like a good possibility. Only other
issue is my vision comes and goes, is this also related or has anyone
had this symptom with hernia? I have been to hospital several times
and had all the tests and been on several medications or GERD and
given Xanax for anxiety. Whatever is going on is really affecting my
life. All I want to do is sit and lay around as I am scared for what
I call a "flare up". I have good days and bad with the
symptoms but Id say more bad days.
If
anyone has any info or experience on what I have mentioned,
especially the vision problem please EMAIL me as I don't check this
site on a regular basis. Any help, suggestions or concerns will be
greatly appreciated as I am tired of feeling like this and limiting
my daily life. Email is jonboy3080@gmail.com THANK YOU"
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By
Richard L
"I
think my HH is genetic, and my whole life I had light symptoms but in
sept it finally started to bother me, I'm 32. A few days ago I had an
endoscopy and it was discovered. For the past two years I was
exercising 5 days a week, lost a lot of weight and this drops on me,
along with acid reflux. I just ask why because I'm miserable most of
the time.
When
my family goes out to eat I rarely go because I'm worried about a
flare up, and the ppi's leave me tired and zap my energy. I get short
of breath, nausea, chest tightness, etc and I'm sick of it, I want my
life back!!! I feel for anyone going through this, I've only been
suffering for a few months and I can't imagine the people that have
had this for years"
"Update.
During my endoscopy my doctor took a biopsy of my throat. It took a
few weeks but he called me back and said I had a throat infection and
gave me some meds. I asked about the hiatal hernia and they said not
much can be done about it, and he said it doesn't effect exercise and
I should be able to eat anything I want. I don't know, something is
causing my breath shortness, I take BP meds so maybe I need to switch
up because one if the side effects I heard is indigestion. We'll see"
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By
Gary
"Hi!I
have ahd a hiatal hernia for about 15 years now ... my doctor
proscribed me nerv pils caled alprozalame it has help alot.. But
lately its been comming back and I too get pain in the back that
comes around to my chest and under my ribcage.
i'm
a carpenter and its starting to bother me again so i dubled my
meds,,, I get shortness of breath all the time.. I wake up at night
with shortness of breath... I've had 2 stress test on the tredmill
and all kinds of ecg's they never find anything just wonderring if it
is opperateble... I'm a very nerves personne and the nerve pils help
that also... and having acid reflux dos'nt help eather... Gary"
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by
blueappy
"I
had a CT scan and was diagnosed with a very large hiata hernia a few
years ago. It's never bothered me until the last year. I don't suffer
from heartburn, but I have shortness of breath allot, some pain in my
chest and left shoulder. I only suffer from pain if i eat too much,
this also varies. I cannot burp. In the last year i've had 2 bouts
where i have to do a liquid diet as nothing will go down. As well as
a general feeling of unwellness. These can be very dangerious. If
your sure you have one tell the doctor you want a CT scan. You will
know for sure."
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By
dottie- Hutchinson island
"I
have had hiatal hernia problems for years, it was getting so bad, I
couldn't catch my breath , after the slightest bet of exertion.
Walking , going up and down stairs, even normal housework. i had a
horrible wheeze , and gurgling sounds. My family commented on how
loud it was. I also felt like I swallowed a basket ball , after each
meal. I visited may doctors, including pulmany , heart specialist,
and my gastroenterologist .
After
a upper Gi scoping , it was discovered My entlire stomach had slipped
through the hialtal, and was resting on my esophagus, and lower left
lung lobe. I had no choice but to get surgery. Which I did have in
July, 2012. i must say first, that i can breath well now, and can
walk for miles with no problems.(even for this 80 year old lady) But
there has been many side effects. I'm afraid t eat sometimes., and
have to keep meals small and more often. Terrible gas, cramping, on
and off bowel problems, and soreness where the repair was done. Also
a pain in my left shoulder, when I do eat.
I
suppose a nerve is being effected. My life is not the same , but i
was told, "i must live with it" I do feel, I could not have
gone on with the way it was before. And breathing seems to be more
important than eating very much :-) i never had acid reflex before,
but i do now. Especially in bed at night. I tried buying a wedge
pillow, and it was horrible. Like sleeping on a tombstone. I wake up
quite often and take a few sips of water or some gas relief meds. I
suppose one must just go with the flow. The surgery is a trade off. i
can burp, and that means the surgery was a success. Has anyone else
gone through a paraesohgageal herrnia , with fundoplication? What are
your thoughts, and how are you coping?"
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By
carrie
"I
need some help from somebody my mum is 72 she has hitis hernia for 10
years they said it was small shes had breathing problems for such a
long time but the dr says its copd but now the hernia is sticking out
more my mum cant move an inch without gasping and her heart races
shes had all kinds of tests nothin wrong with her heart but they say
hernia to dangerous to remove with her age! Shes not a frail old
woman like most 70 year old and were all at r wits end seeing mum
like this she said she didnt want to live anymore the other day its
destroying her can anyone give me any advice please my mobile number
is 0+7+5+5+5+7+9+7+8+7+7+0"
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By
erin d
"I
was diagnosed in 2012 with a hiatal hernia after exteme bloating
shortness of breath and chest pain. At first I thought it was a heat
problem and had a stress test and a heart cath done and it was fine.
I then went to see a Gastroenterologist and told him my symptoms and
also told him I have had H-pylori recurring for years. Anyway got
diagnosed with the hh but 3 days later after I had been suffering
with it for maybe 3 weeks all symptoms disappeared. They reoccur
every once in a while but recently about a week ago they came back
but worse than before.
The
chest pains are constant and the shortness of breath as well. They
came out of nowhere! I was concerned it was something else because I
recently had ankle surgery and also was on a 16 hour car trip so the
doctors wanted to make sure it was not a pulmonary embolism, but all
my tests came back normal, but I still have chest pain and shortness
of breath and intemittent bloating. I am at a loss. Can this too be
that damn hiatal hernia?"
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By
maria
"Hi,
Does anyone get pain in upper right back between spine and shoulder
blade. Have been diagnosed with small hiatal hernia. Had chest xray
thoracic spine mri all clear. Also have shortness breath, mucousy
cough but the back pain is the worst, sometimes feel like I am being
stabbed. Feel like I cannot get a good breath, bandlike like feeling.
Cannot tolerate ppis. Drs say h.h. wont cause pain especially in
right side of back. A desperate and just want my life back. Please
advice anyone"
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By
Carol
"I'm
very glad I found this thread. Went to hospital with difficulty
breathing, difficulty swallowing, sensation of having something in my
throat. Followed by anxiety and panic attacks. Soon turned into OCD.
Expressedmto doc that i felt my diaphram was constricting my
breathing. Hospital told me nothing in me belly should be putting
pressure on my diaphragm.
I
requested a endoscope anyway and was discovered to have a hiatal
hernia. Brochure gastro doc gave me said a complicated hernia can
cause shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing food. Stated
surgery is usually done on a complicated hernia.has anybody tried any
more natural remedies that worked. Need to know. Stealing my life."
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By
Michelle
"My
problem started with shortness of breath while sitting and talking. I
was referred to a gi and since January of this year have been through
a battery of test. 2 endoscopies , 1colonoscopy, stomach emptying
test, swallowing test(cannot remember the name) blood work, barium
swallow, ent referral (who said the irritation in my throat is
consistent with lpr. Everything seems to come out fine. They have
found a hiatal hernia, about 3cm, but say it shouldn't be causing
these problems.
I
have multiple symptoms on different days, but the worst is not being
able to take deep breaths. This happens 24/7. Sitting in my car
trying to talk throws me into a panic attack, I get extremely
breathless. Bending over seems to cause me the most discomfort. But I
have only been able to take deep breaths from my diaphragm a total of
2 times this year. This has greatly affected my quality of life. I am
in fear of losing my job :(. HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS
SENSATION IN THEIR DIAPHRAGM, bloating and tension in the solar
plexus area. I see my gi doc tomorrow and I don't think I can handle
the head shaking and him telling me on paper I am perfectly healthy."
"Patty
If you don't mind me asking what were you symptoms, and how did you
finally get a diagnosis? I know a lot of people refer to shortness of
breath that resembles asthma , mine is more pressure in my abdomen,
like my diaphragm isn't working correctly. More recently I have
developed a constant pain in my lower back and sides. Every single
doctor I have been to has told me anxiety, my pulmonologist even told
me 70% of my issues were anxiety related. Pretty difficult not to get
excited about difficulty breathing :("
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By
C mcnama
"I
have been diagnosed with a sliding hiatal hernia.. I can go for 2/3
weeks with no pain however as soon as my monthly cycle stars I can
hardly walk. Bent over double and no position aids in making the pain
disappear. I am also having real ly struggling to catch my breath and
keep taking deep breaths. Does anyone else get similar symptoms?"
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By
Gwen
"I
had Hiatal hernia repair and Nissen Fundoplication on
Jan.25,2016..lost plenty of weight but satisfy with the surgery and I
get weak and shortness of breath but this is all in the recovery..
I'm now eating more. Thank God I feel better"
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By
Loretta Gillespie
"I
am 75-year-old female and three weeks ago had hiatal surgery. Feeling
great, but getting pretty bored with eating soft foods, which I will
need to do so for three more weeks. I had a slow internal bleed due
to the hiatal hernia, which caused me to be extremely anemic. It has
taken many years for the hernia to become large enough (4.5 inches)
with my stomach protruding into my chest area the size of a
grapefruit.
I
did not have GERD as the doctors think my was caused by heavy
coughing due to uncontrolled asthma. My asthma is now under control
and the surgery was scheduled. I had shortness of breathe prior to
the surgery as the part of my stomach that had moved up into my chest
was pressing on my descending aorta and also my lungs. Except for
some shoulder and back pain, which is now gone, I had no other pain.
In
fact, I needed no pain medicine after the surgery. I was told to be
sure to have a doctor with many years of experience to do my surgery
and was lucky enough to have one with 30 years experience. My
breathing is 100% better and my uneven heart rate is now regular.
Very easy surgery and went home from the hospital after two days. I
am told I should have no more problems with anemia now as the slow
bleed is over due to my hernia being repaired. Good luck to all of
you. I am so thankful for good doctors, nurses and hospitals."
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By
Daland
"I
am curious as to how you are now doing. I am 6 weeks from having a
wrap done which was supposed to have been a laparascopic procedure,
but after 3hrs in the OR it had to be done by way of an incision. Not
only did the hiatal hernia cause shortness of breath, reflux and
Barrett's Esophagus but also seems to have been the major cause of my
asthma. I am about to go off of the steroids completely and, so far,
have only slight indications of any asthma which go away rather than
getting worse."
"Possibly,
if the coughing is related to asthma. I have had chronic asthma for
almost 5 years (I am 67) with continuous bouts of wheezing, shortness
of breath, coughing and congestion. Tried to blame it on allergies
(they are under control) and sinus infection (my sinuses are now
clear) and could only get relief by using a regimen of prednisone.
Found that the hiatal hernia causes reflux which will irritate the
breathing passages which produce heavier mucous than usual which
clogs up the small air passages of the lungs, causing asthma. Six
weeks ago I had a hiatal wrap ( can be done by laparascopy or
standard surgery) and, although it is still too premature to judge,
my asthma symptoms have decreased dramatically."
"It
has been over a year now since I had my hiatal hernia operation. It
was successful in that I do not appear to have any reflux problem.
However, it was not the answer to my asthma problem (even though I
had no asthma during the six weeks of recovery from the operation)
and I still suffer from gas and bloating that can cause me to be
quite short of breath. I believe a big factor of many of these
ailments (plus the knees) is being overweight. That is my next step:
to lose enough to feel better."
http://www.healthboards.com/boards/acid-reflux-gerd/845968-hiatal-hernia-breathing-problems-does-surgery-help.html
By
Cards
"Hi
everyone. I am SO glad that I found this discussion board. I need
some questions answered, and if any of you can help, I would greatly
appreciate it. I have had a hiatal hernia for about 8 years now &
I have taken Nexium every since the day that I was diagnosed (8 years
ago). I finally got diagnosed after I was experiencing horrible acid
reflux & went through many tests, including scopes & barium
xrays.
The
Nexium worked for the first few years to control my acid reflux, but
I have always experienced nausea & constipation off and on,
depending on what I eat, you know? I just figured this was something
I had to deal with. I am a very healthy eater -no greasy foods. I eat
4-6 small meals daily. I go for a checkup with my gastroenterologist
every year. I always discussed my symptoms & he would basically
tell me that I should try to live with the symptoms & if they get
worse, to let him know. I feel as though over the last couple years,
my symptoms are getting MUCH worse.
I
experience upper back pain, upper abdominal pressure (it feels as
though someone is standing on my upper abdomen), my acid reflux is
worse even when I take my nexium daily and the worst symptom of all
is my breathing. I cannot breath normally, and this is hard for
someone who is very active like me (I perform in triathalons
regularly). I feel like I have shallow breathing & when I try to
catch a solid, deep breath, I usually can't. I feel as though every
couple minutes I try to breath deeply & it gets cut off. I have
to basically sit up really straight & raise my shoulders up to
breath in deep, and sometimes I get a satisfying breath, but usually
not.
I
went for a checkup with my gasteroenterologist yesterday, for the
first time in 2 years & told him of all my symptoms. He told me
that he would put me on a new medication, and if my symptoms do not
improve, I could have hiatal hernia repair surgery. He gave me
Dexilant. I took it this morning & my symptoms feel even worse
today. My question is this -could my hernia have grown larger over
the years & is causing new symptoms? Has anyone had breathing
problems b/c of their hiatal hernia? And, did the surgery help with
the breathing problems? I'm a little hesitant to have the surgery b/c
of all of the horror stories I have heard, but then again, I want to
give it a try b/c I am miserable! I can't breathe!"
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By
Alfbano
I
have had hiatal hernia repair surgery four weeks ago; before that I
was a mess, had shortness of breath, acid reflux and extreme heart
burn. I could not sleep, was always tired and had high blood
pressure. Now with the repair, I am so much better except that I get
a dull strong pain on my chest almost every day. I cannot eat a full
meal (soft food) and always so much gas, something I didn't have
before. Overall I am 80 percent better. Thanks to the doctors who
decided to fix it because I could tell I was going down the drain
with my health condition.
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By
koalaroo
"I'm
in Australia and had laparoscopic surgery for two hiatal hernias 2
weeks ago. The top half of my stomach was trapped in my chest cavity,
causing much vomiting and chest pain. I went to emergency 3 times,
the first time, they immediately found gallstones so I had the
surgery. No better with the pain and vomiting. I had a barium meal
x-ray which showed how serious the hernia was and I had the surgery.
Now,
2 weeks later, not a sign of nausea, I am getting stronger every day,
and sticking to my pureed diet which gives things time to heal.I am
very pleased so far, and realize I will have to change my lifestyle.
Smaller meals, and no heavy lifting. I find I get a little
indigestion if I eat too much now. Someone mentioned pain in the left
shoulder after the surgery. Mine was excruciating, and it is referred
pain from trapped gas in the chest cavity from the surgery. It goes
away. Best luck to everyone, sometimes the surgery is the only
option."
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By
StephMarie8379
"I
was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia after an endoscopy. I have
horrible GERD and chest pain. Also every time I eat I get short of
breath and my stomach and chest hurts. It is getting to the point
that it is unbearable."
http://www.medicinenet.com/hiatal_hernia_overview/patient-comments-4108-page2.htm
By
abdullah
"I
was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia after an endoscopy. I have
unbelievable chest pain with GERD. I do not like going to bed when I
eat. I do not eat chocolate, ice cream, and citrus food, still have
chest pain every time. I took chest x-ray and echo and it is fine.
The doctor said it is a small hiatal hernia so he won't do surgery,
so I want to die."
http://www.medicinenet.com/hiatal_hernia_overview/patient-comments-4108-page4.htm
By
Audra
"I
had absolutely no heartburn with my hiatal hernia. I had chest pain,
shortness of breath, vomiting up food (but no acid or bile with it),
nausea after I ate, and pain at the edge of my ribcage on the right
side. The first doctor said it was stress. It just kept getting
worse, and a friend thought I was having a heart attack.
The
second doctor I went to ran tests and found the sliding hiatal hernia
and severe acid reflux disease. We are treating with Nexium and small
(one-fourth to one-half cup size) meals for now. A weight loss
regimen is to follow as soon as I heal enough to be off this bland
diet. My doctor says while surgery is an option, he is against it and
claims it doesn't hold well. I would just have it back again and
again."
http://www.medicinenet.com/hiatal_hernia_overview/patient-comments-4108-page5.htm
By
wildjflippin
"I
was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia some years ago. Lately, it has
been getting worse and more noticeable. I feel horrid pressure on my
chest and food seems "stuck" sometimes. I have gas,
bloating, and belching. Often I am sure I am having a heart attack,
but after taking Tums, 7 Up and Gas-X, I burp and feel better. I take
Dexilant, but I hate it. If I eat anything "heavy," I know
I will be up all night. It sucks."
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By
tobytylersf
"I've
had a hiatal hernia (among other injuries) since I was a circus
aerialist several years ago. It took nearly seven years to properly
diagnose my condition; most doctors aren't familiar with it and kept
sending me to cardiac care because of my chest pains. Eventually they
figured it out, and I was given surgery (Nissan fundoplication). For
about a year, things were fine, and then the sutures inside me
disintegrated (according to a later endoscopy) and left me worse off
than I'd been before.
Dealing
with a hiatal hernia has been a full-time job for both my wife and I.
I've gotten very good results from a chiropractor who does a stomach
massage that puts things back in place now and then. However, medical
doctors have been mainly useless in my treatment, other than
providing me with proton pump inhibitors that cause as many problems
as they solve. Most of the time I feel fairly lousy; at best I feel a
little less than that.
I
was a professional athlete when younger, but now I am unable to
perform any but the most simple of exercises (walking is as much as I
can handle). My experience with doctors throughout has been that they
don't understand hiatal hernias overall, and don't care to deal with
patients that they can't easily treat."
http://www.medicinenet.com/hiatal_hernia_overview/patient-comments-4116-page3.htm
By
mommyof5
"I
believe I've suffered with this for a very long time. I'm only 33 but
since I was 14 I struggled with the heartburn and reflux and the food
getting stuck. Also a lot of chest and abdominal pain. I honestly
didn't think it was a hernia really didn't think to much about it
except that I had bad heartburn an reflux.
I
recently had Lapband surgery and the dr found a hernia an got rid of
it. He said it was pretty big an thought I most likely had it for
years. It's only been 2 weeks since surgery but I can tell a huge
difference. I'm so happy he found it and took care of it. I read a
lot of these posts and I just can't believe so many ppl have to
suffer from this and their drs aren't doin surgery."
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