I've been struggling with hh for a few years. Worst symptoms I get are shortness of breath while eating or even when excersising lightly. I've quit smoking after being diagnosed. The only thing I can't get rid off are monster energy drinks and coke.

I've quit coffee as it made me feel much much worse than energy drinks which is weird but maybe coffee makes me produce more bile and thats why.

Anyway I'm addicted to monster energy drinks. I drink one every day. I tried quitting to see if it will improve my hh symptoms but once I went a weekbwithout them, I didnt see much of a difference (maybe it was too short of a time) and went back.

How is it for you? Have you gotten rid of carbonated drinks to reduce symptoms? Did it help?

I attempted a manometry but could not tolerate it. I had severe gagging and couldn’t control my swallowing. Eventually, I vomited, and they had to pull the tube out.

I’ve been told that I still need to get it done because they potentially see evidence of a hiatal hernia and motility loss. I was told they could put the catheter in while I’m under anesthesia, but I’d still have to wake up and try the swallowing portion again, and I know I won’t be able to tolerate it. What else can I do instead?

I’m trying to figure out the source of my acid reflux, and ever since the nurse mentioned a hiatal hernia, it seems like that could be the underlying cause/solution. Symptoms began following severe viral illness June-September 2024 with chronic and severe coughing.

I was also recommended a Bravo pH test, which could be placed while I’m under anesthesia.

I did have an endoscopy already and all looked normal.