Looking for a good gastroenterologist in DFW preferably Frisco/ Plano area but willing to drive if needed. Thanks
8:04p, 2/9/24
Any particular thing you're going for, or just in general? My wife was an NP in a GI practice, but in Fort Worth. I can ask her but it helps to know what you're looking for.
8:14p, 2/9/24
Thanks for getting back. I want to find out why I have consistent acid reflux. I take Prilosec and it gets better but once I am back off of it, it comes back. Looking for a prescription or a doctor to get me something to get it under control. It feels like I always have the sensation to try and cough up mucus.
11:19a, 2/10/24
No GI recommendation, but do you frequently drink sodas or booze? I went down this path with a GI years ago after taking something almost daily for a few years. He had me cut those out for a few months to try. Haven't taken a Prilosec in over a decade now.
12:21p, 2/10/24
I had a similar issue, went through DHAT in fort Worth (don't remember the Dr. Name anymore) but basically it came down to a few things for me
Lose weight
Avoid alcohol
Avoid spicy/greasy/rich foods
Avoid carbonated drinks.
I used to need multiple antacids a day, every day. The changes above (primarily losing weight) made it where I basically never have an issue anymore and I can once again drink alcohol, chocolate, etc.
Lose weight
Avoid alcohol
Avoid spicy/greasy/rich foods
Avoid carbonated drinks.
I used to need multiple antacids a day, every day. The changes above (primarily losing weight) made it where I basically never have an issue anymore and I can once again drink alcohol, chocolate, etc.
2:29p, 2/10/24
Thanks. Unfortunately it is probably the soft drinks. Also I like spicy foods too. Weight and alcohol aren't really an issue. Do you know what I can drink besides water? Gatorade, tea…? How long did you abstain before it got under control? Did you stay on any medication as well?
4:04p, 2/10/24
In reply to a.froman
I didn't think I was overweight enough for that to be the issue (6', was about 215) but that and a standard American diet was enough to cause me problems.
Caffeine is bad also, so is sugar... Ideally drink water, but here is where you need to talk to a Dr.
I took nexium for about 6 months and lost 30#, which included diet changes obviously. I don't take any meds anymore except I'll pop a pepcid if I'm going out for dinner and drinks but that's it.
a.froman said:
Thanks. Unfortunately it is probably the soft drinks. Also I like spicy foods too. Weight and alcohol aren't really an issue. Do you know what I can drink besides water? Gatorade, tea…? How long did you abstain before it got under control? Did you stay on any medication as well?
I didn't think I was overweight enough for that to be the issue (6', was about 215) but that and a standard American diet was enough to cause me problems.
Caffeine is bad also, so is sugar... Ideally drink water, but here is where you need to talk to a Dr.
I took nexium for about 6 months and lost 30#, which included diet changes obviously. I don't take any meds anymore except I'll pop a pepcid if I'm going out for dinner and drinks but that's it.
10:16p, 2/21/24
Dr Suvin Banker:
Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases at The Star
3800 Gaylord Pkwy Frisco TX,75034
469.800.4010
Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases at The Star
3800 Gaylord Pkwy Frisco TX,75034
469.800.4010
5:38a, 3/4/24
Can anyone recommend a great GI doctor that knows a lot about Crohn's and actually listens to patients? Preferably around the Richardson or NE Dallas area.
10:43a, 3/28/24
Dr. Paul Tarnasky at DHAT works out of Methodist Central in Dallas. Eventually, everyone I know seems to end up getting scoped by Tarnasky for GI problems. He fixed my gall bladder removal gone bad.
11:59a, 3/28/24
In reply to a.froman
Soft drinks can cause a lot of acid reflux and digestive issues. I would recommend taking 1 month away from them while switching to mainly water with the occasional glass of tea/coffee. If you are drinking diet soda be aware there can be withdrawal symptoms. Cutting out soda from your diet will improve your health substantially.a.froman said:
Thanks. Unfortunately it is probably the soft drinks. Also I like spicy foods too. Weight and alcohol aren't really an issue. Do you know what I can drink besides water? Gatorade, tea…? How long did you abstain before it got under control? Did you stay on any medication as well?