Barrett's Support
@barrettssupport.bsky.social
Concerned with Acid Reflux, Barrett's Oesophagus, associated conditions, treatments and management.
Website: Barretts.org.uk
and DownWithAcid.org.uk
Website: Barretts.org.uk
and DownWithAcid.org.uk
#refluxawareness More facts:
1. Not everyone with reflux feels heartburn.
Of 200 refluxers with Barrett’s Oesophagus, 48% of women and 22% of men did not feel the reflux that had contributed to it.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
1. Not everyone with reflux feels heartburn.
Of 200 refluxers with Barrett’s Oesophagus, 48% of women and 22% of men did not feel the reflux that had contributed to it.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Down With Acid - Extra-Oesophageal Reflux
Extra-Oesophageal Reflux / LaryngoPharyngeal Reflux / Silent reflux
If reflux persists, it can traverse the entire column of the oesophagus and breach the upper oesophageal sphincter, a group of muscl...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
#refluxawareness More facts:
1. Not everyone with reflux feels heartburn.
Of 200 refluxers with Barrett’s Oesophagus, 48% of women and 22% of men did not feel the reflux that had contributed to it.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
1. Not everyone with reflux feels heartburn.
Of 200 refluxers with Barrett’s Oesophagus, 48% of women and 22% of men did not feel the reflux that had contributed to it.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
#refluxawareness
Even some “doctors” can get it wrong.
From a well-known US voice specialist:
“Most Common Medical Terms for Reflux .. Laryngopharyngeal reflux .. Extraesophageal reflux disease .. Barrett’s esophagus”
Barrett’s is NOT the same thing!
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Even some “doctors” can get it wrong.
From a well-known US voice specialist:
“Most Common Medical Terms for Reflux .. Laryngopharyngeal reflux .. Extraesophageal reflux disease .. Barrett’s esophagus”
Barrett’s is NOT the same thing!
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Down With Acid - Barrett's Oesophagus
A perceived possible progression
Acid Reflux -> Oesophagitis -> Barrett's Oesophagus -> Oesophageal cancer
Acid refluxing into the oesophagus may wash aside the mucous lining and attack the squamous c...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
#refluxawareness
Even some “doctors” can get it wrong.
From a well-known US voice specialist:
“Most Common Medical Terms for Reflux .. Laryngopharyngeal reflux .. Extraesophageal reflux disease .. Barrett’s esophagus”
Barrett’s is NOT the same thing!
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Even some “doctors” can get it wrong.
From a well-known US voice specialist:
“Most Common Medical Terms for Reflux .. Laryngopharyngeal reflux .. Extraesophageal reflux disease .. Barrett’s esophagus”
Barrett’s is NOT the same thing!
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
#refluxawareness
(Gastro-Oesopageal) Reflux is NOT
1. Caused by food
2. Caused by acid
3. Stopped by acid suppressants
4. Stopped by diet
5. Cured by “natural” remedies
6. Directly the cause of oesophageal cancer
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
(Gastro-Oesopageal) Reflux is NOT
1. Caused by food
2. Caused by acid
3. Stopped by acid suppressants
4. Stopped by diet
5. Cured by “natural” remedies
6. Directly the cause of oesophageal cancer
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Down With Acid - Reflux
Acid Reflux
sites.google.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
#refluxawareness
(Gastro-Oesopageal) Reflux is NOT
1. Caused by food
2. Caused by acid
3. Stopped by acid suppressants
4. Stopped by diet
5. Cured by “natural” remedies
6. Directly the cause of oesophageal cancer
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
(Gastro-Oesopageal) Reflux is NOT
1. Caused by food
2. Caused by acid
3. Stopped by acid suppressants
4. Stopped by diet
5. Cured by “natural” remedies
6. Directly the cause of oesophageal cancer
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
6. Acid reflux causes cancer. – It can but it’s indirect and can be prevented.
Acid reflux can cause Barrett’s which can mutate to cancer.
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
6. Acid reflux causes cancer. – It can but it’s indirect and can be prevented.
Acid reflux can cause Barrett’s which can mutate to cancer.
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Down With Acid - Reducing Cancer risk
Oesophageal AdenoCarcinoma is invariably a mutation of cells of Barrett's Oesophagus.
sites.google.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
6. Acid reflux causes cancer. – It can but it’s indirect and can be prevented.
Acid reflux can cause Barrett’s which can mutate to cancer.
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
6. Acid reflux causes cancer. – It can but it’s indirect and can be prevented.
Acid reflux can cause Barrett’s which can mutate to cancer.
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
5. Reflux can be cured with natural medicines. – WRONG. But reflux can be reduced “naturally” through the lifestyle modifications described here: sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
5. Reflux can be cured with natural medicines. – WRONG. But reflux can be reduced “naturally” through the lifestyle modifications described here: sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Down With Acid - Reflux remedies
To prevent reflux naturally.
Think of the stomach as a balloon full of liquid. The Lower Oesophageal Sphincter should hold the neck tight shut. However, for some people it doesn't work as well as it s...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
5. Reflux can be cured with natural medicines. – WRONG. But reflux can be reduced “naturally” through the lifestyle modifications described here: sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
5. Reflux can be cured with natural medicines. – WRONG. But reflux can be reduced “naturally” through the lifestyle modifications described here: sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
4. Dietary changes can reduce reflux. – WRONG, but some foods may irritate oesophagitis causing heartburn.
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
4. Dietary changes can reduce reflux. – WRONG, but some foods may irritate oesophagitis causing heartburn.
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Down With Acid - Heartburn
The real reason why acidic foods may be a problem
Pour lemon juice on your hand. It feels wet but doesn’t hurt.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
4. Dietary changes can reduce reflux. – WRONG, but some foods may irritate oesophagitis causing heartburn.
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux
4. Dietary changes can reduce reflux. – WRONG, but some foods may irritate oesophagitis causing heartburn.
See sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux - aka acid reflux.
3. Acid suppressant medicines stop reflux. – WRONG, they reduce the acid the reflux carries, making it less damaging or noticeable.
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux - aka acid reflux.
3. Acid suppressant medicines stop reflux. – WRONG, they reduce the acid the reflux carries, making it less damaging or noticeable.
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 AM
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux - aka acid reflux.
3. Acid suppressant medicines stop reflux. – WRONG, they reduce the acid the reflux carries, making it less damaging or noticeable.
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux - aka acid reflux.
3. Acid suppressant medicines stop reflux. – WRONG, they reduce the acid the reflux carries, making it less damaging or noticeable.
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux - aka acid reflux.
2. It is caused by stomach acid. – WRONG but it carries acid into the oesophagus
It's due to an incompetent Lower Oesophageal Sphincter.
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux - aka acid reflux.
2. It is caused by stomach acid. – WRONG but it carries acid into the oesophagus
It's due to an incompetent Lower Oesophageal Sphincter.
November 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux - aka acid reflux.
2. It is caused by stomach acid. – WRONG but it carries acid into the oesophagus
It's due to an incompetent Lower Oesophageal Sphincter.
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux - aka acid reflux.
2. It is caused by stomach acid. – WRONG but it carries acid into the oesophagus
It's due to an incompetent Lower Oesophageal Sphincter.
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux.
1. It is caused by food. - WRONG, unless the stomach is so full it overflows.)
It's due to an incompetent Lower Oesophageal Sphincter.
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux.
1. It is caused by food. - WRONG, unless the stomach is so full it overflows.)
It's due to an incompetent Lower Oesophageal Sphincter.
November 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
#refluxawareness
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux.
1. It is caused by food. - WRONG, unless the stomach is so full it overflows.)
It's due to an incompetent Lower Oesophageal Sphincter.
Misconceptions about (Gastro-Oesophageal) Reflux.
1. It is caused by food. - WRONG, unless the stomach is so full it overflows.)
It's due to an incompetent Lower Oesophageal Sphincter.
Is there a GP surgery, clinic or hospital that would like a box of 40 of these DWA lite booklets?
One box has been donated (worth £100). First come first served.
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One box has been donated (worth £100). First come first served.
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Down With Acid - DWA lite
Printed Copies of Down With Acid are no longer available (although second-hand copies have been seen on eBay and Amazon at £30 each).
It has grown too large and is updated too frequently to make a pri...
sites.google.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Is there a GP surgery, clinic or hospital that would like a box of 40 of these DWA lite booklets?
One box has been donated (worth £100). First come first served.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
One box has been donated (worth £100). First come first served.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
The full Down With Acid encyclopaedia is now only available online as it's too big and updated often.
But DWA light is printed in English and French.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
(Apaga tu ardor is available from Asenbar charity.)
But DWA light is printed in English and French.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
(Apaga tu ardor is available from Asenbar charity.)
November 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The full Down With Acid encyclopaedia is now only available online as it's too big and updated often.
But DWA light is printed in English and French.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
(Apaga tu ardor is available from Asenbar charity.)
But DWA light is printed in English and French.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
(Apaga tu ardor is available from Asenbar charity.)
Reposted by Barrett's Support
My position on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) edzardernst.com/2025/11/my-p...
My position on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
I asked AI about my position on alternative and complementary medicine (CAM). Not that I don't know it, but I was interested in the public perception of it. I used the term CAM because it is better kn...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:40 AM
My position on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) edzardernst.com/2025/11/my-p...
Down With Acid encyclopaedia is 10 years old.
Full version only available online now.
Spanish version may be obtained from #Asenbar charity.
For printed versions of DWA lite or French translation "Contre le Reflux Acide - l'essentiel," visit sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Full version only available online now.
Spanish version may be obtained from #Asenbar charity.
For printed versions of DWA lite or French translation "Contre le Reflux Acide - l'essentiel," visit sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
October 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Down With Acid encyclopaedia is 10 years old.
Full version only available online now.
Spanish version may be obtained from #Asenbar charity.
For printed versions of DWA lite or French translation "Contre le Reflux Acide - l'essentiel," visit sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Full version only available online now.
Spanish version may be obtained from #Asenbar charity.
For printed versions of DWA lite or French translation "Contre le Reflux Acide - l'essentiel," visit sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Can the pH probe affect the sphincters it passes through?
Can the Coanda effect help motility?
I ask as during my 24hr pH manometry I had no swallowing or motility issues I have other days.
Can the Coanda effect help motility?
I ask as during my 24hr pH manometry I had no swallowing or motility issues I have other days.
October 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Can the pH probe affect the sphincters it passes through?
Can the Coanda effect help motility?
I ask as during my 24hr pH manometry I had no swallowing or motility issues I have other days.
Can the Coanda effect help motility?
I ask as during my 24hr pH manometry I had no swallowing or motility issues I have other days.
We have stocks of the English version.
The French version is printed to order.
If you want copies, goto sites.google.com/view/down-wi... for details.
The French version is printed to order.
If you want copies, goto sites.google.com/view/down-wi... for details.
October 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We have stocks of the English version.
The French version is printed to order.
If you want copies, goto sites.google.com/view/down-wi... for details.
The French version is printed to order.
If you want copies, goto sites.google.com/view/down-wi... for details.
Hadn't realised we had so many French members in our FB group.
"As a french native speaker and a biomed' engineer, this is really well written and easy to understand."
Et les autres qui ont dit « merci ».
www.free-ebooks.net/internationa...
"As a french native speaker and a biomed' engineer, this is really well written and easy to understand."
Et les autres qui ont dit « merci ».
www.free-ebooks.net/internationa...
Contre le Reflux Acide by Chris Robinson
FREE DOWNLOAD!French translation of Down With Acid lite.The essential elements of the Down With Acid encyclopaedia now available in the French language.All about acid reflux and its complications incl...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Hadn't realised we had so many French members in our FB group.
"As a french native speaker and a biomed' engineer, this is really well written and easy to understand."
Et les autres qui ont dit « merci ».
www.free-ebooks.net/internationa...
"As a french native speaker and a biomed' engineer, this is really well written and easy to understand."
Et les autres qui ont dit « merci ».
www.free-ebooks.net/internationa...
"Contre le Reflux Acid - l'essential", the French translatio of Down With Acid - lite, is now available to read or download from our library (as is the English version). sites.google.com/site/barrett...
October 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Contre le Reflux Acid - l'essential", the French translatio of Down With Acid - lite, is now available to read or download from our library (as is the English version). sites.google.com/site/barrett...
Down With Acid, the "Definitive Work" in layman's terms, is 10 years old today. Professionally reprinted 3 times and translated into Spanish. Now too big to print but DWA lite is the most essential bits in a handy booklet.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
September 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Down With Acid, the "Definitive Work" in layman's terms, is 10 years old today. Professionally reprinted 3 times and translated into Spanish. Now too big to print but DWA lite is the most essential bits in a handy booklet.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
On our website, we recount experiences from patients in their own words of undergoing these procedures:
DILATION, FUNDOPLICATION, LINX, TIF, REFLUX STOP, ARMA, IQORO, EMR, RFA ABLATION, OESOPHAGECTOMY, FUNDOPEXY, GASTROPEXY, CHOLECYSTECTOMY
sites.google.com/site/barrett...
DILATION, FUNDOPLICATION, LINX, TIF, REFLUX STOP, ARMA, IQORO, EMR, RFA ABLATION, OESOPHAGECTOMY, FUNDOPEXY, GASTROPEXY, CHOLECYSTECTOMY
sites.google.com/site/barrett...
Barrett's UK - Patient Experiences
I'VE HAD THIS! - HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT.
These pages feature patients' own stories of their first time experiences of some of the procedures and treatments Barrett's patients may receive, so others abo...
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September 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM
On our website, we recount experiences from patients in their own words of undergoing these procedures:
DILATION, FUNDOPLICATION, LINX, TIF, REFLUX STOP, ARMA, IQORO, EMR, RFA ABLATION, OESOPHAGECTOMY, FUNDOPEXY, GASTROPEXY, CHOLECYSTECTOMY
sites.google.com/site/barrett...
DILATION, FUNDOPLICATION, LINX, TIF, REFLUX STOP, ARMA, IQORO, EMR, RFA ABLATION, OESOPHAGECTOMY, FUNDOPEXY, GASTROPEXY, CHOLECYSTECTOMY
sites.google.com/site/barrett...
So far had 32 new members today (and a number who were rejected).
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September 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
So far had 32 new members today (and a number who were rejected).
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www.facebook.com/groups/barre...
If they said they're now using paracetamol instead so there's no autism risk, would anyone know the difference?
September 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
If they said they're now using paracetamol instead so there's no autism risk, would anyone know the difference?
Living with Barretts' sites.google.com/site/barrett...
Chris's Story: Did a kidney stone save my life.
Amanda's Story: Finding the right medicine
Doro's Story: Living with Barrett's
Sonnie's Story: We're not all obese middle aged men
Ali's Story: Knowing the signs
Chris's Story: Did a kidney stone save my life.
Amanda's Story: Finding the right medicine
Doro's Story: Living with Barrett's
Sonnie's Story: We're not all obese middle aged men
Ali's Story: Knowing the signs
Barrett's UK - My Barrett's
Competition.
To get this page started we're giving a free copy of DWA lite to everyone who sends us their story to use.
See this page for details.
sites.google.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Living with Barretts' sites.google.com/site/barrett...
Chris's Story: Did a kidney stone save my life.
Amanda's Story: Finding the right medicine
Doro's Story: Living with Barrett's
Sonnie's Story: We're not all obese middle aged men
Ali's Story: Knowing the signs
Chris's Story: Did a kidney stone save my life.
Amanda's Story: Finding the right medicine
Doro's Story: Living with Barrett's
Sonnie's Story: We're not all obese middle aged men
Ali's Story: Knowing the signs
See sites.google.com/site/barrett... for tips for refluxers from patients on:
Dry mouth
Sleeping at an angle
Sliding downhill at night
Reducing Tooth Erosion
Underwear for endoscopy
Help with Globus
Help release trapped gas
Manage swallowing difficulty
Nasal Rinse
Dry mouth
Sleeping at an angle
Sliding downhill at night
Reducing Tooth Erosion
Underwear for endoscopy
Help with Globus
Help release trapped gas
Manage swallowing difficulty
Nasal Rinse
Barrett's UK - Tips
Helpful tips from acid refluxers that you may find useful. Tips are posted anonymously. Do you have any to share?
sites.google.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM
See sites.google.com/site/barrett... for tips for refluxers from patients on:
Dry mouth
Sleeping at an angle
Sliding downhill at night
Reducing Tooth Erosion
Underwear for endoscopy
Help with Globus
Help release trapped gas
Manage swallowing difficulty
Nasal Rinse
Dry mouth
Sleeping at an angle
Sliding downhill at night
Reducing Tooth Erosion
Underwear for endoscopy
Help with Globus
Help release trapped gas
Manage swallowing difficulty
Nasal Rinse
I will send a free copy of Down With Acid lite to any doctor who requets a copy.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Down With Acid - DWA lite
Printed Copies of Down With Acid are no longer available (although second-hand copies have been seen on eBay and Amazon at £30 each).
It has grown too large and is updated too frequently to make a pri...
sites.google.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I will send a free copy of Down With Acid lite to any doctor who requets a copy.
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
What GPs get wrong about acid reflux.
1. They think PPIs will stop reflux. They only stop acid.
2. They propagate misinformation about PPIs causing malabsorption of minerals and vitamins.
I will give a free dopy of DWA lite to any GP who asks for one. sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
1. They think PPIs will stop reflux. They only stop acid.
2. They propagate misinformation about PPIs causing malabsorption of minerals and vitamins.
I will give a free dopy of DWA lite to any GP who asks for one. sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
Down With Acid - DWA lite
Printed Copies of Down With Acid are no longer available (although second-hand copies have been seen on eBay and Amazon at £30 each).
It has grown too large and is updated too frequently to make a pri...
sites.google.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What GPs get wrong about acid reflux.
1. They think PPIs will stop reflux. They only stop acid.
2. They propagate misinformation about PPIs causing malabsorption of minerals and vitamins.
I will give a free dopy of DWA lite to any GP who asks for one. sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
1. They think PPIs will stop reflux. They only stop acid.
2. They propagate misinformation about PPIs causing malabsorption of minerals and vitamins.
I will give a free dopy of DWA lite to any GP who asks for one. sites.google.com/view/down-wi...