BIOPSY REVEALS NEW DISEASE DIAGNOSIS 🏥 UPDATE ON JARED AFTER EMERGENCY ENDOSCOPY ❤️‍🩹UNEXPECTED NEWS

I am a GI dietitian who specializes in EoE in pediatrics. Definitely meet with your GI provider about medication options and reach out to a dietitian who could help you navigate food elimination trials properly. Sometimes medications are all you need though! Wishing you luck in this new health journey, although this can be very manageable!

I was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder 4 years ago. At the time, it was considered a psychological disorder, which took 2 years to diagnose. Since then, it has been realized that it is actually in the same type of diseases as MS and Parkinson. It is so frustrating to be at the beginning of a disease. Just hang in there and take it one day at a time. You are so much stronger than you know! Sending continued prayers.

My husband has that too! He started taking Prilosec every day and an allergy (over the counter) med every day. He is doing great. You would never know he has anything wrong. I don’t think it is as scary as you are worried it will be. He eats anything he wants and has had no problems since his endoscopy they diagnosed it. The allergies that might affect it could be environmental and not food. That’s why the allergy pill is helping him plus the Prilosec helps the acid reflux which also effects it.

Hi, I was diagnosed with EoE 16 months ago (after 3 endoscopies with 12 biopsies); experienced symptoms for about 40 years. Things that have helped me: Keeping a detailed food journal noting any discomfort or changes in stomach or digestive system. Also noting what triggers an almost instant reaction (coughing, headache, hives, rash, itching, ...) or a longer term reaction (up to 2 weeks). I've been prescribed a proton inhibitor which has helped a lot; however, what has been the biggest help is identifying and avoiding the triggers. For me, it's a long term process and I have identified about 90 percent of my triggers. Good Luck, keep the faith!

My daughter and husband have had these issues in the past. My daughter was diagnosed with EOE and “swallows” medication everyday. My husband had his esophagus stretched several years ago. I’m happy to say both are doing well and have not had issues in the past 5 years. You will be okay; just follow the doctor’s orders and rely on their guidance and all will work out just fine.

Tomorrow is our Greek Orthodox Easter and tonight we are going to Church, I will light a candle for both of you and iClouds you in my prayer! Best wishes and love from Cyprus 🙏🏻🇨🇾♥️♥️

Please see a functional medicine doctor or nurse. As a nurse for 30 yrs, I’ve just taken a serious study of medicine this way in the last couple of years, we look at root causes versus just treating symptoms! Labs check histamine levels too!! Check out low histamine foods! Let me know if you’d like me to reach out privately. It’s really amazing to find out the reasons. There are reasons that traditional medicine doesn’t look at. I’ve had esophageal reflux and esophagus dilated twice too. I’ve choked on rice before. Big mistake chasing it with water. How scary for you. Blessings. 🙏🏻

I also have EoE and was diagnosed two years ago now. I have had to be dilated twice but I must say not every day is a bad day. Once managed I can almost forget I have it. They actually just told me after my second biopsy and dilation that mine is now in remission! Peanuts was also one of the allergies that I was told I have which I was shocked because I ate some sort of peanut product everyday but I truly believe that once I completely cut out peanuts that’s what really helped my EoE be managed. I also have really bad environmental allergies but take an allergy pill every day which helps. Omeprazole has also been a life saver. But I understand what you’re going through and it will get better and become less scary! Hang in there!❤

As bad as this diagnosis is, it’s the answer to an issue that’s been there for many years, and with a diagnosis you have a pathway to finding ways to avoid flares. Praying for continued healing. Love you guys.

I am so HAPPY you have been diagnosed, EOE is manageable. I’m a school nurse and have worked with several students with EOE. With you, because you’ve tested negative for many food allergies you will need to eliminate foods you react to and I’m thankful they have also given you a list of foods to avoid. One little guy I cared for always had an Epi-Pen with him just in case. If you get an Epi-Pen it is not heat tolerant so don’t toss one in your car, esp. in Florida heat! Praying you can learn to live with it! ☺️

The positive of this is... that it happened now and not while you were on your trip.... and also, Jared, you know you need to eat small and soft foods while you're on your trip. It's hard to hear that God gives us what we can handle..... but it's true. God knew you would be strong through this and would be the right voice to encourage others that are going through the same thing or something similar. You never know, with talking about EOE on YouTube, someone else might have what helps them, and that can also help you. Much love from Southern California.

It took 3=5 years for me to get diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer . I have so much sympathy for what you are going thru fight now. It is scairy as all get out.but your faith and prayer will help

Jared you are many people’s hero with such an awesome attitude. God is there! He has the answers and will lead your doctors!

Jared you might be a rare specimen but you will get through this together stay strong ❤

I had my esophagus stretched because of GERD. That was nearly 10 years ago and haven't needed it since. I do take prilosec twice daily and I believe that keeps my esophagus open. In the past 4 years, I have been diagnosed with 3 separate autoimmune diseases, one being Sjogren's disease. Dry mouth is a hallmark of that disease so I don't make enough saliva. Saliva contains enzymes that help break down food, so that is believed to be what has caused my GERD. Best wishes for your AI disease journey.

You are always in my prayers, Jared and Britt. I actually said a prayer for you at 3 a.m. last night when I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep. I just started thinking about you and decided to say a prayer. I asked Heavenly Father to give you a break because you've had so much to deal with in your lives already.

I’m always going to continue to support you guys since Jared was hospitalized. It was really scary.

I just want to hug you two . Prayers still coming.

I'm a medical student and more and more everyday I've been seeing people talk about their rare diagnosis on youtube that in school they often describe and glance over. Thank you for sharing your story. Because of you I will absolutely be researching this more so that I can recognize it earlier in my future patients. Based on what I've seen, though it's rare, it's autoimmune so there are options for tx available to help reduce the autoimmune effects initially. Once you have explored those options given by your doc, something some folks have tried based on literature out there are clinical trials for new drugs which can help you and future people dx with your condition. Good luck on your journey!

Poor Jared can’t catch a break, I’m so sorry you are having all these health issues. Get a recliner to sleep in if you can’t sleep on your back. Praying for both of you always. Hi Finners!