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From: Jason
Date: 01/31/01
Time: 08:08:36
I was told I do not have a hiatal hernia after having an endoscopy, but do have severe acid reflux based on ph monitoring and manometry tests. Life style changes have helped a lot, so much so that I've at times thought I had this beat, but some problems continue to come back. I've eliminated heartburn, but the main symptom that continues to bother me is shortness of breath, especially after eating, though I can get this at any time, even when hungry. What is really weird is that the shortness of breath is bad while sitting. I get sinus pressure and cannot breathe through my nose. If I stand up, I get relief. Sit back down and it comes back. Also, many times at night I feel great until I lay down. When lying on my back, I can breathe fine, but if I roll to either my left or right side, my sinuses get plugged up and I can't breathe. Is it possible they missed a hiatal hernia? If this is not caused by a hiatal hernia, how else can this phenomenon be explained? If it is aspiration from acid coming up the esophagus, how is it that I've been able to eliminate heartburn and other esophageal sensations while this is going on? I'm totally confused. Thanks in advance for your comments.