I’ve been diagnosed with Barrett’s Esophagus. What does this mean?

Dr. Jamie Koufman clarifies some the misconceptions of a Barrett’s Esophagus diagnosis. Learn more about how to naturally cure acid reflux on www.JamieKoufman.com

[@vidfreak727]

Giving people the hope they need! This doctor deserves a Nobel Prize!

[@Judethecat1878]

Hi everyone I just wanted to say I am 29 I got diagnosed with barrets esophagus when I was 27 I stopped drinking alcohol and took omelrozole and I also don't eat spicy food I just had another camera down an the doctor says I have shunk my barrest esophagus

[@bdevi571]

Hi nice to know that how long did u take omezopraole

[@Judethecat1878]

@bdevi571 I've been on omeprozole for 2 years an still taking them there great for heartburn but really I quit alcohol an that was the best thing I did

[@bdevi571]

@@Judethecat1878 nice to know u r free of barrets dear 🤗❤️ take care

[@debbiec6216]

Dr Jamie Koufman thank you for everything you are doing for me and everyone else. We need more Specialists like you , who cares for your patients and those of us on your youtube channel.

[@zxzxddxxdgrddgtrdew1784]

Hi. Just wanted to say... anyone who is struggling with anxieties after being diagnosed with barrets or worried about developing it I understand completely what you are going through. I hardly ever post comments on youtube vids but today I just want people to know that the biggest fear sometimes can be fear itself. I struggle with major anxiety over different things in life and 5 years ago roughly I had 2 endoscopies. First endoscopy said I had 2 cm barrets but my biopsies were normal. After having some really scary symptoms including things like sudden weight loss I was referred for an urgent endoscopy. This one showed no evidence of barrets and my biopsies were normal. The hardest thing imo to do is trying not to worry and control anxiety. This for me was almost impossible but the best thing to do which worked for me was keeping active with work and exercise. Difficult to do when I was frozen with fear and spent nearly 2 months sitting in an arm chair worrying and chewing it over in my mind but I managed to get back into my work and my sport Thaiboxing and this helped loads with anxiety. Controlling anxiety is extremely important with physical health. I'm not a health proffessional but anyone wanting to chat about their worries is welcome. I'll check in every couple days on here

[@TinaGergui1820]

Cool! How to find you in fb example?

[@zxzxddxxdgrddgtrdew1784]

@@TinaGergui1820 I don't actually use facebook. Hope you are well

[@tubingtonite]

Drink blue diamond almond milk, 30 calories per glass has a measured PH of 8.8, the same Silk almond is 7.5 PH, buy a liquid testing PH meter, you will be surprised at how many liquids are very acidic, also sleep at an angle, and chew sugar free gum often helps a lot. Take 2 DGL 20 minutes before meals and eat low acid foods, no large meals, coffee, and limit or no alcohol.

[@debbiec6216]

@@tubingtonite how about Zinc Carnosine ?

[@daniellerendeniz]

@@tubingtonite what is dgl?

[@healinghearts3666]

Thankyou so much, I was petrified after being diagnosed with barrett esophagus.I'm relieved now!

[@yellowdayz1800]

Ohh my!! An honest MD. Love the honest ones.

[@malibudolphin3109]

😅

[@BWill90592]

Thanks Jamie, you bring a lot of comfort to people. I cannot abide PPIs and think the medical establishment should start moving away from this destructive type of 'cure all'.

[@Raina]

I'm so glad i found this. I just was diagnosed with Barrett's (over 1cm) no dysplasia. My dr only said "you have beretts im giving you antacids and you will take it long term" i asked what long term is, "A year" he says. i don't like taking meds. At all, they are horrible for me i always have side effects. So now im working with him to use the PPI for short term and do a life style change but its almost a face of "Why would you not do that?" From the Research i did there is NO proof that it stops barrettes from spreading. Okay, then i'll take care of the GERD that is effecting my barrets, but why do i need to take a pill for the rest of my life for that? when i only had Acid Reflux i was told "Don't eat this and don't eat past this time" But now im being put on meds? like...can someone just tell me what i am suppose to do? PPI is for acid, not for barrettes, so then why rely on something for a year and "Might" be able to wean off of when at that time it could be too late because my body relies on it....uhhg this is stupid. and whos to say i wasn't misdiagnosed too?

[@duke613]

I've had 3 GI Drs (the first retired) They all told me I have to be on PPI's for life. I've been on them now for almost 2 years but nervous about the long term effects.

[@markwalsh6620]

Thank you Dr Jamie,Im very encouraged by your frankness. I started to watch your videos three days ago,and you made a believer out of me. Im going with the no food after 6pm,..alkaline water,and almond milk,.only,..,.. grazing with rolled oats(3,.0z) 3x a day,and white meat... Thanks again.. ..I went to the Doctor, he did an endoscopy and diagnosed me with Barretts,as well as esophagitis ,Grade C ..but he did not see the results from the biopsies(14) ,..so we are both waiting for the results...

[@aneelasaleem4403]

Did you get answers ?

[@austx290]

Dr. Jamie! I used to code CPT for you years ago in NC. Congrats on all your success! I love your channel.

[@DailyInspirations1978]

Thanks you maam. I owe you my motivation to heal my barrette.

[@yellowdayz1800]

How are you doing ?

[@mhi8749]

Hi Dr. I was diagnosed with Barrett’s and I secured it by living

[@superbfrenchies2465]

This gives me such hope! I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have been so worried for several months since I was told I have Barret’s Esophagus. When I look at my endoscopy report I’m confused if I really have it. How can I come to see you? Where are you located? Are you in USA or another country?

[@iamkazie9401]

Thanks Dr Jamie for sharing this info my wife her name is Jamie too was told she had Barrett's esophagus just last month she too went for a colonoscopy and since it was 10 years since her last endoscopy Dr did one as well she suffers from acid reflux alot and has an appointment this week about how to treat going forward were 53&52 yrs of age respectively I don't want her to suffer and she's scared of the big C WORD I will share this video with her today THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR INFO!!

[@TaLesOfTheDoXie]

Thank God for this woman! She has given hope to so many!❤️

[@Born2RiffRock]

Omg she just made me feel better. I have never smoked I don't drink hate it but have barretts. Once I read nexium could cause kidney problems I stopped taking it. I'm overdue a scope but sure would like this Dr to do it. My Dr says you have a. 0001% chance of developing cancer due to weight, no smoking and no alcohol. I have no idea what caused it then. I out on a few lbs and was getting a little heartburn but after they found this I'm back to 185lbs at 6'2. I read low dose aspirin Lowers your risk of esphogeal cancer as well and all GI cancer. Thanks for a great video Dr.

[@copykon]

i had a biopsy done. mine is confirmed. i suffer chronic chest burning. i don't want to wait to develop cancer.

[@garthboyer]

Have a look what I'm up to on Instagram to treat mine not a scam " strawberrycure "

[@Ricko181]

Hey, Are you okay? Were/are you on PPIs? Have your Barret progressed?

[@jamesflickinger1363]

Thank you so much ! Wish you were my doctor !

[@abbyroad5289]

Dr. K was my children's doctor when he was head of the dept. at Wake Forest.

[@user-grannyb]

Karyn Knowles he?

[@donnamosashvili7071]

What well explained. My respect to the doctor.🌹

[@michaelanthony386]

God bless you Thank you so much for this reassurance The body knows how to heal.

[@sharonmitchel1377]

My biopsy doesn’t show pre-cancerous cells, but the area looks like Barretts. I was diagnosed with Barrett’s 4 years ago. Two years ago it was gone. So, when they tell us the esophagus looks like Barrett’s so they biopsied, and it thankfully isn’t pre-cancerous, what is it they are seeing?

[@kristinarivera5528]

I was just told this morning i have it. Kind of freaking out. I don’t eat meat at all. I don’t smoke. I feel like i don’t know what to eat. I would love to know what some people are doing to help with their Barrets

[@candacerushing6882]

Best advice- do lots of research on preventing progression to AC! It makes me furious that doctors act like this is NBD! Yes, progression to Adenocarcoma is fairly rare, but if it happens to you, it’s devastating and deadly, and it DOES happen! Things I’ve learned by doing research online: * Low folic acid is a risk factor. Supplementing with folate might be a good idea. * High B-12 is a risk factor. Might want to limit supplementation. *Higher fiber and the other B vitamins are associated with lower risk. * Antioxidants are important. I’m taking tart cherry juice daily. * Plenty of fruits and vegetables is a good idea for fiber and antioxidants. * High beef consumption and especially HEME IRON SUPPLEMENTS are implicated in progression risk! Wish to Hell someone had told me that before I took them for 6 months! * Gallbladder issues are a risk factor, especially gallbladder removal! Best to learn the symptoms and research how to improve bile flow, if you might have issues! *If you have a hiatal hernia, search for ways to repair it yourself. Best tip- don’t just rely on what your doctor tells you- do your own research! (Don’t take my advice either- do your research.) It’s YOUR life! Barrett’s isn’t a death sentence, and with lifestyle tweaks, you can keep it from progressing and maybe even reverse it! Also- manage your anxiety and don’t obsess about the what-ifs! You can make yourself crazy (I have)!

[@the2wheelcowboy]

I have Barretts Esophagus and get an endoscopy at Mayo every two years. I usually take about 15 mg omeprazole every day and it works pretty well. Eat only when the stomach is empty and avoid red meat.

[@sadjiraigirl]

So is it bad to take the medication? Are you on the meds?

[@sadjiraigirl]

What is your diet?

[@sadjiraigirl]

Do i stop taking the medication? im so confused and worried idk what to do... I'm eating an alkaline diet.

[@doeharris5363]

Thank you so much for sharing this information how do you reverse it if possible?

[@franciscogarza2781]

How can I get in contact with you to buy the book to reverse barrets?

[@gregorycosta1043]

Hello, Dr. Koufman. In the Danish paper you mention, the authors state "Bile has been shown to induce inflammation and cell proliferation in the oesophageal mucosa, and recent in vitro studies have shown a possible increased mutagenic effect associated with alkalisation of refluxed bile.27-29 Hence - although further studies are necessary - PPI use may facilitate the formation of carcinogenic bile acids, explaining some of our findings." Wouldn't this suggest that creating an alkaline environment with alkaline water could actually increase the risk of Barrett's Esophagus, just ask PPI use reduces the acidity of the stomach?

[@tjon66]

Yes indeed. Can't eat after 4 or I won't sleep well. And there is a tight pain when I swallow my first bit in the morning right at the entry to my stomach

[@lynchstumpco.1616]

Thanks doc. Was diagnosed 3 yr ago.

[@crystalsyed8147]

Thank you. I want to talk to you because I was told I have barretts esophagus. I need more answers and a better way to cure this.

[@debbiec6216]

how are you doing have you figured out , how to cure it ???

[@fumanboy]

Give us an update please.

[@rhondahamil5072]

I was diagnosed with Barrett's disease and Irritable bowel syndrome in 2021. I was diagnosed with hemophilia factor 7 deficiency in 2019

[@zackcam26]

How you are managing your Barrett now?

[@defeatingdefeaters]

She indicated Barrett's is reversible. I've searched all over the internet and cannot find evidence to support that claim. I hope she is right about that. Does anyone have evidence to support the claim that Barrett's IS reversible?

[@yellowdayz1800]

By reducing habits that cause the heartburn, in turn, the esophagus will heal itself. Just like the stomach can heal itself in 5 yrs. (Source: I have a naturalpathic doctor)

[@vidfreak727]

@@yellowdayz1800 The only thing that can’t heal itself is the liver of it has reached Cihrossis.

[@yellowdayz1800]

@@vidfreak727 not true.

[@vidfreak727]

@@yellowdayz1800 Interesting. A lot of videos claiming this on KZbin. I’m not a doctor, so I can’t say for certain but you seem to know. Thanks for correcting me. Now, can you explain how the liver can recover from Cirhossis? My grandma died of that in 2017 and it made me very sad.

[@nickbardan3867]

@@vidfreak727 everything is healable. My grandmother had stage 3 liver cancer. They took out 1/2 of liver. She didn't do chemo. Liver grew back and 20 years later she's still around.

[@DrJamieKoufman]

Dr. Jamie Koufman clarifies some the misconceptions of a Barrett’s Esophagus diagnosis.

[@vlm5723]

What about surgery to repair in order that acid not back into the esophagus?

[@candacerushing6882]

The satisfaction rate for that surgery is low. Many people need more surgery within a year or more. Search KZbin for videos on how to fix it yourself. I am currently drinking 16oz of very warm water right before I go for my 3 hour walk. Relaxing your muscles and using weight to pull your stomach down actually helps. Chiropractors can adjust this, too, and show you how. If you can learn to pull it into place and then do exercises to strengthen your diaphragm, you can improve it a lot. Then you can acidify your stomach so the Lower Esophageal Sphincter can close, and you won’t have GERD. Good luck!

[@vidfreak727]

You are the best!

[@kingtus2171]

Close your eyes and listen, she sounds just like Dorothy Zbornak from Golden Girls

[@brendamaugherman497]

My husband was diagnosed with Barrett's 9 years ago and no one ever told him that he had to have it monitored yearly. Now being 9 years later and having pains on both sides of his chest ( the pains have been going on for about 3 moths} and a nodule in his right lung the doctors are concerned about his Barrett's. Any thoughts?

[@ErikaMartinez-od1jr]

What happened with your husband? ?

[@naturehub782]

How r u now

[@fumanboy]

Is your husband ok now?

[@kyh442]

Thank you

[@cascadianseagull]

Thank you, that was very informative.

[@koko_7]

Stress cause barrett and Gerd, believe me.

[@Yahwehonly]

You are not wrong!

[@JoseCama51]

Still a little confused, she said long-term treatment? Is this medication? If so, which medication?

[@Born2RiffRock]

Jose Camacho nexium the purple pill they claim can heal the esphogus.

[@1stepatatyme]

hi im in the uk and I need your HELP desperately, I don't even know where to begin I have been having problems for the past 3 years but the last year has been awful I am being thrown from pillar to post and I don't know what to think, I recently had a monometry test,endoscopy and bravo which showed I have a hiatus hernia, hypertensive lower oesophagus and duodenitis, I have daily reflux and pain in my left side the hospital also did a stool test which showed markers for colitis too which they didn't seem worried about! I have chrones and colitis strong in the family too I have tried every diet in the world and have been on nexium for over a year but I have just taken myself off of it because it causes me too much pain and don't help, I don't know if you can give me any advice because I don't understand where all this leaves me, what im meant to do and if I can heal myself or if I don't take medicine wil I get cancer??? the doctors have left me in limbo and are not giving me any advice at all I need help pleaseeeee

[@suealcorn7651]

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[@suealcorn7651]

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[@geepeeone]

How are you now??

[@Born2RiffRock]

1stepatatyme lose any excessive weight, do not smoke, stop all alcohol, watch what foods you eat, never eat after 6pm, raise your bed up the head board 10" so gastric acid does not flow into your esphogus at nights. After a meal don't lay down for 1 hour. Take a low dose aspirin will help cut down on risk of cancer. I know crazy but studies have proven it. They say no carbonated or caffeine soda but I would die not can coke. Also minimize your consumption of coffee. Drink lots of alkaline water each day. See a second Dr for 2nd opion on all you have and lifestyle changes. Walk 1-4 miles everyday. No matter the weather walk. Hope you feel better. Learn triggers for intestinal problem. I have IBS and I know most foods to avoid.

[@luckylo]

@@Born2RiffRock Can dried frozen strawberry help ?

[@jaydas2736]

Hello Mam I have this problem.... My biopsy report also coming, This report Showing Barrett's esophagus. Doctors will asking now early causes Cancer.. This Cancer will Showing in the biopsy report or not...

[@moaningcicle1839]

Idk what you're asking , but if you have Barrerts doesn't mean it's cancerous

[@koko_7]

if it turn to cancer it will show in the biopsy

[@josephsweitzer5471]

I have anorexia and bulimia and they were wanting to do an endoscopy as they thought- I was vommitting 30+ times a day- that I was at a very high risk for developing this. Should I get tested?

[@geepeeone]

It is important that you do! Esophageal cancer is very aggressive and prognosis is poor. Barrett's esophagus has a lifetime risk of 5-10%. Patient-year risk hovers at 0.5%. Checking for it now will only help. PLEASE DO IT!!

[@valhaynes2518]

Get tested and STOP vomiting!

[@eatymceatison97]

I'm a 24-year-old bulimic who's been vomiting for over 12 years. I bleed every single time nowadays. Got it checked out, but the doctor couldn't see anything and I don't feel like bothering him again. However, I can feel that the bleeding mainly originates from the upper part of my esophagus (that's the part that hurts and burns the most). How likely is it that this is some sort of a precursor to BE?

[@markmcgowan8935]

Dumb Fukk I was a bulimic for 25 years and I’ve had low grade dysplasia Barrett’s Esophagus for 6 years.Bulimia is the absolute worst thing for your esophagus and teeth.

[@candacerushing6882]

Advice to anyone reading this- don’t ever worry about “bothering” your doctor! Trust your instincts, get checked when you feel you need to, and if your doctor isn’t helpful, find a new one!

[@SmitPatel-hs2hv]

I am diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus at age of 22 , is that common to have the Barrett’s esophagus at 22?

[@RandomPerson-yc4vm]

Thats rough bro. How are you?

[@naturehub782]

How r u now

[@candacerushing6882]

Unfortunately, it’s becoming more common. Research how to stop the progression to cancer, and read the studies. There is a lot you can do to prevent the progression or even reverse it!

[@prozz5678]

@@RandomPerson-yc4vm and you how are you ?

[@RandomPerson-yc4vm]

@@prozz5678 im currently waiting on my hiatal hernia repair + fundoplication surgery. I have barrets esophagus and have esophagitis since years

[@debbiec6216]

So does that mean, the doctor who did the biopsy lied ? Or should the patient had another biopsy again ? This is NOT FAIR for the patient and end up scared for nothing . The G.I. only tells the patient that they have barrett's just to make more $$$$$. Like someone told me , it's all about the money. *Why can't Specialist be HONEST to the patients* . I personally knew 2 men who had Esophageal Cancer ,they died like days apart , they wasn't related at all , they lived in 2 different states. I did go to one of the funeral, and to this day , it has bothered me , 24/7 for the last 2 years . I have GERD , Silent Acid reflex or like the Jamie has another name for it . Anyways all I want is to get healed with Acid Reflex and Erosion Esophagus. In 3 days I'll be going to an G.I doctor ( who only does test ) . He has practitioners working in his office.

[@Phan-Xu]

My last name is Barrett

[@brettpower6508]

Yer right go off ppi with Barrets and it will be your death sentence!!

[@luciddreamzbeats3671]

This shit threw me off

[@PagingDrSwiss]

Thank you