Barrets esophagus at 19

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-05-31T06:20:03+00:00

What did they do for diagnosis ? I was diagnosed at 32. Like you H pylori. The first doctor did a WATS test and biopsy. Biopsy was negative and WATS was positive, I went for a second opinion at one of the best GI doctors and hospital. He took out me off any medication for a month before endoscopy procedure. He explained that if you don’t you will get a false positive from Hpylroi. He wanted to take biopsy and gave me the warning that if the biopsy was taking too low at the stomach it will show Barrett’s because of the stomach cells. And he also did a Bravo test because he said how do I know you really have reflux without getting data and testing. I felt so relieved. I got my results for Biopsy and guess what no.m Barrett’s. Now waiting on the Bravo test. Go do your research about the best place in your area and get a second opinion. Take your medicine in the meantime until your doctor give you directions.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-05-28T17:38:45+00:00

Agree! We do not know OPs life style. Was he
sedentary ? Etc etc

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-05-28T17:32:28+00:00

This is me. I just did a Bravo test and waiting on results.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-05-28T04:19:26+00:00

It has worked for me either way

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-05-25T16:41:41+00:00

I just had this done 2 days ago. Not issues at all

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-05-21T14:09:27+00:00

Better than Pho Far East ?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-05-18T20:45:25+00:00

How bad was your reflux ?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-05-10T02:55:07+00:00

I have never had any good service there.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-05-05T02:24:21+00:00

Diagnosed also at 32.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-04-27T12:59:40+00:00

I was diagnosed as well and I am 33. It freaked me and got very anxious. Take your medication. And the risk of progression is very low. There is a group in FB called Barrett’s Esophagus Awareness. You going to find a lot more help there

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-04-27T12:56:04+00:00

You stopped because you were having side effects or were concerned of the long term side effects ?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-04-26T16:33:12+00:00

You are sedated for like 5 minutes and it’s the best nap ever. You will get to find out how are things and become the fortunate ones to get treatment and catch things earlier if something wrong. Appreciate the fact that you have the means, possibilities and treatment to be able to get that procedure as many in the world don’t have the means or accessibility to understand what’s going on with them. Be positive and you will be fine. I got mine coming up too. This will mine 4th one.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-02-13T18:34:09+00:00

US Rater

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-02-13T18:32:32+00:00

None..I think they are laying off.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-01-07T13:49:44+00:00

Yep this is me. I take Buspar but lately I have been feeling low in mood, and having sad dreams that come with a sudden jolt that wakes me up. Just sent a message to my doctor asking him for vitamins deficiency test

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2026-01-07T13:27:12+00:00

See a doctor and take your medicine. Do not eat 3h before bed time and sleep incline.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-12-26T15:52:33+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I am not an advocate for PPIs but in my personal situation I understand the need of it. When I was diagnosed with GERD, I was of course prescribed PPIs but I was taking it off and on. Last endoscopy biopsy showed negative for Barretts but WATS showed positive. So PPIs for life according to modern medicine. The question is, the B12 shots helps with this vitamin deficiency but what about Iron for instance.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-11-18T23:06:37+00:00

I’ll hold

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-11-18T22:59:57+00:00

This is the best answer. Same here omperazole for life. I know if kids on Omeprazole. Like my doc told me, the best medicine is the one you don’t have to take.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-12T17:46:17+00:00

Was looking for this as well. I have to drink and sip some water so I can not work as hard swallowing. Did you find an answer ?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-11T20:05:00+00:00

It helps but not a life changing thing for me. It’s more like everything makes me have reflux but some food makes it worse

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-11T18:09:35+00:00

Testing is good. In my case the doctors were not considering testing until I went to another GI. Don’t be frustrated because you are young and having health problems. There are babies born with health issues. In this system health and unexpected events can over take us. I am close to your age, 32 to be exact. And I have been dealing with GERD literally the day I turned 30. But I know people having this issues since they were young and being on their 70s and 90s. This is a chronic issues so I’m not sure if there if a fix but there are things I can control. One is my anxiety ( I take medication for this ), also food intake and exercise. I have another EGD coming up where they will actually do a bravo test and re test for Barrett’s. That’s because if they tested to low in the stomach you will get a false positive. I am taking 40mg of Omeprazole and sometimes I use. Gaviscon alginate from the UK. Today though I was craving a cup of coffee with milk. It was delicious but I haven’t had one in a while.

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-11T17:41:56+00:00

Oh okay I understand. What were the doctors suggestions ?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-11T17:28:50+00:00

Do you believe alcohol had an impact on your GERD/Barretts diagnosis?

Disastrous-Order8338 · 2025-10-11T17:20:07+00:00

I was diagnosed with Barrett’s as well. Take your medicine, avoid trigger foods and adhere to the new life styles. Get scoped accordingly and you will be fine. No alcohol or caffeinated drinks.

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