Well, I had my scope last Thursday. First I have to say, conscious sedation is the weirdest thing! I have had it several times in the past, but it is still so strange!
The scope didn’t show anything other than a small hiatal hernia (which may be the cause of the reflux), and the doctor did a few biopsies (several on my esophagus and several in my small intestine to rule out celiac disease). Both of those came back negative.
So now what? I know this is crazy, but I was really hoping the scope or biopsies would show something that could be easily fixed. I know, I should be thankful that nothing majorly serious is wrong. And I am. But I am also disappointed. So now the search for more answers. The next step is to visit an allergy doctor to rule out food allergies. I may just have to learn to live with acid reflux! Which I know a ton of people do, so I can do it to. I would just rather not!
as far as the celiac thing, don’t know first hand but my nutrition podcast I listen to swears by fecal testing that is done out of a lab in dallas and say it’s a lot better for food allergy eval… or just do the elimination diet
better said than done right? hope you’re feeling better soon!