I'd be all over it. Esophogeal issues are (at least in my case) incredibly susceptible to improvement via use of Lugols (specifically Lugols - I would not for the very reason I suspect this to be the case include Iodoral quite as rapid or probable in delivery, but it's quite possible.)

One drop at a time. Literally. Day by day. Day 1 = 1, day 2 + 2, day 3 = 3 and so on until a rather distinct level of urge for it finds its mark.

Cora's post makes good sense...especially the 'one drop at a time'.

If you're feeling like you'd prefer to 'err on the side of caution' before starting the Lugol's, I'd definitely go with Slippery Elm (or both at the same time!).

Slippery Elm will heal virtually ANY type of ulceration. It will grow skin back and heal decubitus ulcers (bedsores) and I've never known it not to heal any skin issue I've ever encountered that needed healing/new skin.

I'm babysitting my mom's cat, and it got bit by a baby brown recluse spider (an adult probably would have killed him). Anyway, the cat was almost dead for three days and developed a gaping ulcerate area (almost 30 cm round). There was NO skin left...you could see the muscle. I packed it with Slippery Elm (after dousing it with Colloidal Silver ) and left it alone. After a 4-5 days I mixed up some more Slippery Elm with some CS and aloe and packed it over the top of what was still there. In about 12-14 days (when I picked away the dried herb) the area was TOTALLY healed...and now (2 months later) the hair/fur has grown back perfectly and you can't even see tell where it was.

Slippery Elm can be mixed with water and drank, or cooked with water and made into a porridge/gruel (like oatmeal)...it's great with maple syrup & nutmeg/cinammon (and full of nutrients).

Here's some where I buy mine, and some links full of good information.


http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/

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http://healingtools.tripod.com/slipelm.html

SLIPPERY ELM

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/e/elmsli09.html

botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Elm, Slippery - Herb Profile and Information

http://healingtools.tripod.com/slipelm2.html

Slippery Elm (Ulmus Fulva)

http://www.meridianinstitute.com/echerb/Files/1elm.html

Slippery Elm/Cayce Meridian Institute

http://www.naturalherbsguide.com/slippery-elm-bark.html

Slippery Elm Bark Medicinal Uses and Benefits | NaturalHerbsGuide.com

http://healingtools.tripod.com/slpelmgrl.html

SLIPPERY ELM GRUEL By Dr. Richard Schulze

http://www.zetatalk.com/health/theax016.htm

Troubled Times: Slippery Elm

Blessings always!

Uny

Excellent advice from Cora & Uny, I'd like to add that iodoral might be the way to go with this. Lugol's causes gastrointestinal distress in those with compromised gut flora...I would think that yes, it would "burn" your uncle's esophagus, since his mucosa is compromised, need to get the Iodine past the ulcerated area, IMO...


http://iodine4health.com/research/venturi_2005_iodine_salivary_glands.doc


"Gastro-salivary clearance and secretions of iodides are an important part of “gastro-intestinal cycle of iodides”, which constitutes about 23 % of iodides pool in the human body, that is important for the overall Iodide economy [12]. ...... The entero-thyroidal circulation of iodides seems mediated principally by salivary and gastric NIS. In the mammals and humans, dietary Iodine is, by NIS, rapidly adsorbed as Iodide (I-) from the small intestine."

Hi,
I had problems from acid reflux and left me a sensitivity.

I don't think that I have ulcers but more sensitive areas as from severe acid reflux.

I wish I knew about that slippery elm. Everyday I learn more.

Iodine supplementation didn't hurt me. And I take 4 drops in a glass of water - twice daily.

But I added and a teaspoon of kefir before and after meals and I saw that this helps my intestines.

Never liked yogurt, never ate before. It is the last 3 weeks.

How I remedied? I teaspoon of it in my mouth and immediately 1 glass of water. I haven't used the taste yet but I am more familiar.


Probiotics is a must for damaged sensitive intestines.

sounds like your uncle is still on zantac ...and for several years...
perhaps it should be considered that it is not working for him, since the situation has worsened.
Now he has Esophageal ulcers. and perhaps it is the zantac that has led to this... seems to me that getting off the drug(s) and treating it another way would change this.
usually people rely on the ama doctors because they really do not want to take on the responsibility of taking care of themselves... that they do not want to make the life style changes that are needed to allow the body to really heal.

iodine supplementation could probably provide some help, but if he continues to take zantac and not make the real changes that he probably knows he should make, then the situation will probably not change much. otherwise, taking iodine, he will also probably go through a bit of detox and have symptoms from this. there could be a bit of an internal tug-of-war going on with the Iodine pulling out whatever the drug(s) may are putting in . dunno exactly how this would sit with him...

it is important to remember that no one can help anybody else. one can only help himself...
as it appears from your writing that you are hoping to help him, and maybe he is also hoping you can help him, its hard, because, no doubt, you care for him very much, and you would like to do something for him, but as long as he is not willing to help himself then he just will probably keep being sick... otherwise, he would be here asking the question for himself...

some info that i pulled off the internet follows:

Depending on their location, peptic ulcers have different names:
Gastric ulcer: This is a peptic ulcer that occurs in your stomach.
Duodenal ulcer: This type of peptic ulcer develops in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).
Esophageal ulcer: An esophageal ulcer is usually located in the lower section of your esophagus. It's often associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

"...doctors now know that the cause of most ulcers is the corkscrew-shaped bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)."
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/peptic-ulcer/DS00242/DSECTION=3


"Most persons exhibit impaired production of stomach acid as they age. This impaired capability to produce adequate stomach acid may be a result of Iodine deficiency as Iodine promotes stomach acidity."
http://www.newswithviews.com/Howenstine/james37.html


"H. Pylori may be inhibited by raising stomach acid or lowering its pH, provided this is done before much damage is done by the bug. This is the reason why people who manage to maintain normal stomach acid levels are generally asymptomatic and don't get ulcers unless they are taking specific drugs, they consume excessive amounts of alcohol (although alcohol itself inhibits Helicobacter Pylori), or they supplement too much calcium and magnesium, which in turn can lower stomach acid levels too
much. Coffee consumption is another factor known to aggravate the symptoms of H. Pylori infections.

Unfortunately, people with reduced acid levels frequently suffer from what they assume is elevated stomach acid (heartburn, bloating, nausea, frequent burping), and as a result often take acid-lowering drugs or remedies. By doing so, they encourage greater H. Pylori activity and thus increase the risk to develop peptic or duodenal ulcers, pancreatic / gastric cancer, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma.

H. Pylori infections can also lead to some forms of Arthritis (calcification, spurs), iron-deficiency anemia, and Vitamin B12 deficiency that may develop as a result of lowered stomach acid levels and damage to parietal cells which produce the intrinsic factor. H. Pylori is further implicated with heart disease / arteriosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, asthma, rosacea, gum disease, and chronic headaches or migraines."
http://www.acu-cell.com/dis-hpy.html


best regards...