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
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.
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.)
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.
"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...
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?
FREE
A limited number of the 40 page, Down With Acid lite.
We just ask you to pay postage as follows:
UK: £3.35
EU: £5.05
Australia & NZ: £8.25
US & rest of the world: £7.20
Details about DWA lite and ordering may be found here: sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
A limited number of the 40 page, Down With Acid lite.
We just ask you to pay postage as follows:
UK: £3.35
EU: £5.05
Australia & NZ: £8.25
US & rest of the world: £7.20
Details about DWA lite and ordering may be found here: sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
September 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
FREE
A limited number of the 40 page, Down With Acid lite.
We just ask you to pay postage as follows:
UK: £3.35
EU: £5.05
Australia & NZ: £8.25
US & rest of the world: £7.20
Details about DWA lite and ordering may be found here: sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
A limited number of the 40 page, Down With Acid lite.
We just ask you to pay postage as follows:
UK: £3.35
EU: £5.05
Australia & NZ: £8.25
US & rest of the world: £7.20
Details about DWA lite and ordering may be found here: sites.google.com/view/down-wi...
For a paper in preparation, we analysed data on a 0-800 scale of efficacy of reflux treatments. (Nos. in brackets = no. of responses.)
Untreated 295 (50)
Nissen 167 (50)
Linx 200 (20)
RefluxStop 328 (17)
PPIs 371 (100)
Nissen is best. PPIs and RS seem ineffective.
Untreated 295 (50)
Nissen 167 (50)
Linx 200 (20)
RefluxStop 328 (17)
PPIs 371 (100)
Nissen is best. PPIs and RS seem ineffective.
September 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
For a paper in preparation, we analysed data on a 0-800 scale of efficacy of reflux treatments. (Nos. in brackets = no. of responses.)
Untreated 295 (50)
Nissen 167 (50)
Linx 200 (20)
RefluxStop 328 (17)
PPIs 371 (100)
Nissen is best. PPIs and RS seem ineffective.
Untreated 295 (50)
Nissen 167 (50)
Linx 200 (20)
RefluxStop 328 (17)
PPIs 371 (100)
Nissen is best. PPIs and RS seem ineffective.
Just received a random message from one of the 15,000 members of our FaceBook group
www.facebook.com/groups/barrettsesophagusawareness
www.facebook.com/groups/barrettsesophagusawareness
August 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Just received a random message from one of the 15,000 members of our FaceBook group
www.facebook.com/groups/barrettsesophagusawareness
www.facebook.com/groups/barrettsesophagusawareness
My books. All available for download from Free-eBooks.net, apart from Apaga tu ardor.
August 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
My books. All available for download from Free-eBooks.net, apart from Apaga tu ardor.
Concerned about acid reflux or Barrett's Oesophagus?
Find us on Facebook.
Find us on Facebook.
August 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Concerned about acid reflux or Barrett's Oesophagus?
Find us on Facebook.
Find us on Facebook.
This little book provides a lot of information.
Find it in our library: sites.google.com/site/barrett...
Find it in our library: sites.google.com/site/barrett...
August 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This little book provides a lot of information.
Find it in our library: sites.google.com/site/barrett...
Find it in our library: sites.google.com/site/barrett...
Now available at £12.99.
See sites.google.com/site/robichr...
See sites.google.com/site/robichr...
August 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Now available at £12.99.
See sites.google.com/site/robichr...
See sites.google.com/site/robichr...
A limited number of copies now on sale at £12.99
But you may borroe one for just the cost of postage or download one from Free E-books. See sites.google.com/site/robichr...
But you may borroe one for just the cost of postage or download one from Free E-books. See sites.google.com/site/robichr...
August 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
A limited number of copies now on sale at £12.99
But you may borroe one for just the cost of postage or download one from Free E-books. See sites.google.com/site/robichr...
But you may borroe one for just the cost of postage or download one from Free E-books. See sites.google.com/site/robichr...
Free-eBooks has put my book at #7 on the Sci-Fi list. It's only been available less than a fortnight.
www.free-ebooks.net/sci-fi-fanta...
www.free-ebooks.net/sci-fi-fanta...
August 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Free-eBooks has put my book at #7 on the Sci-Fi list. It's only been available less than a fortnight.
www.free-ebooks.net/sci-fi-fanta...
www.free-ebooks.net/sci-fi-fanta...
Book 1: Temporter is available now.
Book 2: Trans-Temporter is currently being created.
Book 3: Tele-Temporter ideas are already forming.
More details here: sites.google.com/site/robichr...
Book 2: Trans-Temporter is currently being created.
Book 3: Tele-Temporter ideas are already forming.
More details here: sites.google.com/site/robichr...
August 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Book 1: Temporter is available now.
Book 2: Trans-Temporter is currently being created.
Book 3: Tele-Temporter ideas are already forming.
More details here: sites.google.com/site/robichr...
Book 2: Trans-Temporter is currently being created.
Book 3: Tele-Temporter ideas are already forming.
More details here: sites.google.com/site/robichr...
Just published my first novel but not expecting to sell it. I only have half a dozen but they cost me £25 each and I don't expect anyone to pay that for a first time sci-fi writer.
More about it here: sites.google.com/site/robichr...
"Dedicated to junior inventors of all ages."
More about it here: sites.google.com/site/robichr...
"Dedicated to junior inventors of all ages."
July 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Just published my first novel but not expecting to sell it. I only have half a dozen but they cost me £25 each and I don't expect anyone to pay that for a first time sci-fi writer.
More about it here: sites.google.com/site/robichr...
"Dedicated to junior inventors of all ages."
More about it here: sites.google.com/site/robichr...
"Dedicated to junior inventors of all ages."
It's over 6 weeks since Quora banned us but they are still misappropriating my logo.
We were banned for posting links to other sources (as any scientific paper would).
We were banned for posting links to other sources (as any scientific paper would).
June 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
It's over 6 weeks since Quora banned us but they are still misappropriating my logo.
We were banned for posting links to other sources (as any scientific paper would).
We were banned for posting links to other sources (as any scientific paper would).
Calling all who have ever had an endoscopy.
Can you help with this survey?
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Can you help with this survey?
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June 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Calling all who have ever had an endoscopy.
Can you help with this survey?
www.surveymonkey.com/r/endoscopy-...
Can you help with this survey?
www.surveymonkey.com/r/endoscopy-...