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Hello i had h pylori in 2003 was treated and have bn on and off gerd meds ever since then in 2008 was diagnosed with barrets esophagus but a second opinion wad told i dont have it. i bn scoped every year since then til 2013 and i now have esophagus spasms
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Esophageal spasms: esophageal spasms can be a sign that your GERD might not be under good enough control. You may need a longer-term therapy to get them under control, even if you do not have heartburn. I would speak with your doctor about adjusting your medications for now. Good luck.
Answered 2/20/2015
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