Protonix vs. OTC anti-acids

April 15, 2005

Hi Everyone,

Not so long ago I reported here (or it may have been pre-) that I had cut my

monthly med costs by using a daily double dose of OTC Prilosec instead of

prescription Protonix to stop bleeding from 2 stomach ulcers which were causing

low Hgb and Hct through loss of blood. Procrit wasn't working because it just

bled out.

Then, about 3 weeks ago the counts started dropping again and, sure enough,

there was blood in my stool samples. A nurse practitioner told me that Protonix

is much more of a healing element than any of the OTC anti-acids. So, I went

back to Protonix and today, 12 samples taken over 2 weeks showed that I have

stopped bleeding and my Hgb and Hct were significantly higher helped there by

the Procrit shot of 2 weeks ago.

So, if you ever have internal bleeding due to Gleevec (IM) or any other reason,

just know that the OTC stuff may work for normal acid reflux but NOT for ulcers.

I made a suggestion (sanctioned by my onc, btw) before enough time had passed

for the true results to show up in lab tests. Just wanted to clear that up. In

this case, the nurse knew better than the doc. ;--)

L

April 15, 2005

Hi ,

I just got the okay from my medical insurance to UP my protonix. I get

HORRIBLE abdominal cramps, and they got worse after upping my gleevic

to 600. If I miss a day of the protonix I feel a bit crampy and crappy

but if I forget 2 days I cannot move.

I too am taking Procrit shots and am hovering around 10.5 on the hemo

scale. I added a tablespoon of Black Strap molasses this month. I am

trying an experiment. I want off as many drugs as possible.

I am glad that you are feeling better and your counts are up.

Cammy

> Hi Everyone,

>

> Not so long ago I reported here (or it may have been pre-) that I

had cut my monthly med costs by using a daily double dose of OTC

Prilosec instead of prescription Protonix to stop bleeding from 2

stomach ulcers which were causing low Hgb and Hct through loss of

blood. Procrit wasn't working because it just bled out.

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