Comments on: Early Detection Key for Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-detection-key-for-treatment-of-barretts-esophagus/ News Resources Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:44:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: susanashephard https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-detection-key-for-treatment-of-barretts-esophagus/#comment-3297 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:44:08 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=8800#comment-3297 In reply to Mike.

Hello, Mike. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a second opinion or treatment recommendations through this form of communication. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation with one of our gastroenterologists, then please contact our Appointment Offices at Arizona, 800-446-2279; Florida, 904-953-0853; and Minnesota, 507-538-3270. Thank you.

]]> By: Mike https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-detection-key-for-treatment-of-barretts-esophagus/#comment-3296 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:07:44 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=8800#comment-3296 I am 52 and I was diagnosed with barrett esophagus with no dysplasia 6 months ago. After being diagnosed I had the Nissen fundoplication surgery done and my acid reflux is 100% gone now.
At this stage,what is less risky, continue surveillance or go ahead with the barrett ablation and what is the best procedure for ablation ?

]]> By: Cure Barrett's Esophagus https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-detection-key-for-treatment-of-barretts-esophagus/#comment-3295 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:36:39 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=8800#comment-3295 Barrett’s esophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach is damaged by stomach

]]> By: Dana Sparks https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-detection-key-for-treatment-of-barretts-esophagus/#comment-3294 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:27:49 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=8800#comment-3294 In reply to Amy Bryant.

Amy – Thank you for sharing the concerns about your boyfriend. We aren’t able to offer advice through this social media platform but you can certainly call any one of or campuses to see about making an appointment. Here are the phone numbergs to request an appointment: Arizona: 800-446-2279 Florida: 904-953-0853 Minnesota: 507-538-3270 Best of luck…

]]> By: Amy Bryant https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-detection-key-for-treatment-of-barretts-esophagus/#comment-3293 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:04:41 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=8800#comment-3293 Ms Davies’s story highlights what I perceive is a growing problem in the Medical field. My boyfriend recently underwent an upper GI and they think he may have BE… What is making my angry is the cavelier attitude this cadre of physicians he has to deal with. He has a GP, this gastroenterologist, a cardiac specialist (who put a pacemaker in him pretty much without him consent – I’m still not even sure it was therapeutically necessary, however I digress), and none of these doctors speak to each other about his various treatments for a host of problems! He may have BE because one doctor kept putting him on a GERD drug, and the other would take him off it. They’ve played with his drug therapies, dosages, and health… I think doctors are slowly killing him. IF it turns out he had BE, AND I could convince him to get it treated aggressively instead of insurance companies and local docs telling him what to do, would there be an advantage of transferring his treatment to Mayo? Can the Mayo clinic business staff deal with workman’s comp care also? It’s a legal tangle that keeps him seeing a doctor that I personally don’t feel is treating him well.

]]> By: Polly Gilgenbach https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-detection-key-for-treatment-of-barretts-esophagus/#comment-3292 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:59:51 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=8800#comment-3292 In reply to Aline Davies.

Thank you for your note to Mayo Clinic. Unfortunately, we cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this correspondence. However, I have attached a couple of links to pages on our website that you may find helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/barretts-esophagus/, http://www.mayoclinic.org/medicalprofs/barretts-esophagus-new-treatments.html. If you would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, please call one of our appointment offices in Arizona at 480-301-1735; Florida, 904-953-0323; or Minnesota, 507-284-2511.

]]> By: Aline Davies https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-detection-key-for-treatment-of-barretts-esophagus/#comment-3291 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:48:23 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=8800#comment-3291 I have Barretts Esophagus but since the cells were “not advancing” I was told by an endocrinologist to come back in 3 years for another endoscopy. I am also on Tecta to eliminate stomach acid. I have some small problems with the drug but feel mostly well.
A nurse told me to not wait for 3 years, get one done annually. Now I’m not sure what to do.

]]> By: susanashephard https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-detection-key-for-treatment-of-barretts-esophagus/#comment-3290 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:21:08 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=8800#comment-3290 In reply to Anthony.

Thank you for your comment. We have provided a link in the post to more information regarding Barrett’s esophagus as well as added a link in the YouTube video.

]]> By: Anthony https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-detection-key-for-treatment-of-barretts-esophagus/#comment-3289 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:16:56 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=8800#comment-3289 This is useful info. Suggest that whenever something like this is posted and shared, a link should be provided on the same page whereby readers can click to read about symptoms and other info related to the disease. thank you

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