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Cat, Lol! :lol2: Yes, only 2 tums (at one time) the big ones though "Tums Smoothies" - mainly because I can't stuff more down my throat without gagging. I, like you and many others here, have had to take so many throughout the years that I just can't stand that chalky, nasty taste. You do make...

Hi Cat, I, too, have the diagnosis of GERD and was told that that was my 'main' ailment for years - when having a flare up I would need to take 2 tums with a piece of bread and lay down to completely relax my entire system. Sometimes, I would take an NSAID as well like: indomethacin to reduce...

Thank you Blurbird - hugs back :-) :ghug:

Hi Chickadee, Yes, the treatment as I understand is surgical and seems to have a high success rate. I have not yet spoken with or even committed to a vascular surgeon, but that is my next step. I should have more info after my next GI appointment this Tuesday. I can keep u updated if u would...

Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome And Hi, Thank you for the warm welcome! :rosette2: I will add more later about symptoms etc, but I wanted to respond. :-) The diagnosis of Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion due to the 'experts' not agreeing on this or that -...

I have been suffering from severe upper/lower abdominal pain for 15+ years. I have had numerous tests multiple times - endoscopies, colonoscopies, barium swallows, MRIs, ultrasounds, etc... I've been told i have IBS, GERD, and Gastritis. Half the time I'm sure people were convinced i was crazy...