Hiatus hernia and reflux - running out of options

[CreatingHavoc]

I have a hiatus hernia and reflux. All the meds I've tried so far upset my stomach and I'm now dealing with other digestive issues and painful piles as a result. I've tried omeprazole, lanzoprazole, famotidine and cimetidine. Back to using just gavisgon advance now, which does help but not sure about taking it long term.

Lanzoprazole worked best for the reflux but the effects it's had on my ibs are awful and I'm now really suffering as a result 😭

Any suggestions of anything else I can try would be amazing, doesn't have to be prescription meds, I'm open to anything atm!

The operation is life changing. My mum had it and got her life back! Recovery is 6 weeks of sloppy food, plus recovery from the actual surgery of course.

Unfortunately it seems to run in the family and I'm likely to need it as well as my brother

I've heard diluted raw apple cider vinegar can help in the morning, something to do with not making enough stomach acid causing reflux which sounds counter intuitive. Please research it though before trying as don't know if this is ok with a hiatus hernia.

Don’t do this!!!

Yeah, apple cider vinger isn't good for reflux. Nor is lemon water or anything else acidic.

@Goatymum
@CreatingHavoc
Ah fair enough.

I tried apple cider vinegar it burnt my throat and made the reflux much worse.