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A member asked:

Chronic reflux/dysphagia. gi series and endoscopy both normal. medication are famotidine,montelukast,pantoprazole and amitriptyline is surgery next ?

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Probably not: There are many medical alternatives for your condition. I would try many before having surgery. Discuss with your PCP and, upon referral, with a gastrointerologist.

Dr Seibert and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/28/2017

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