antacids

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> hi guys- how long were you on antacid meds after surgery?? ive

been

> on an RX since 1992 because my tummy produces alot of acid (runs

in

> family). ive heard Dr K and Dr Z say reflux generally goes away.

> when did it for you?

>

> vicki

Vicki,

I stayed on for two months and then found out I could have quit

after one month. I do not have burning with acid, but every few

months my acid goes up into my mouth and I breathe it into my

lungs. I did just that the other night and nearly drowned. I had

to use an inhaler and was coughing for a long time. Ugh!

Marta

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In a message dated 10/9/2003 7:55:37 AM Central Standard Time,

mjs93311@... writes:

> I do not have burning with acid, but every few

> months my acid goes up into my mouth and I breathe it into my

> lungs.

Eeew Marta...I did that with my VBG. It was awful...

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6 months post motomy and now have, for first time in life, refleux,

a GI doctor explained why to me this week and wants me on something,

non perscription or other

Earlier in year I know a lot of you felt it had caused a lot of

problems taking stuff.

Help?

Any advice helpful.

This was a new GI, as I don't live where my surgery was done. By the

time this doctor got done I was good and depressed again. Boy, when

they start explaining etc. its hard to keep a hold on the good.

Joanne Palm Desert

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Dear Joanne,

I'm sorry you are having problems w/ reflux. I'm not sure what you mean by problems taking stuff. I was under the impression that most people did well taking Prevacid-type medication, they didn't really cause trouble. Talk to Sandi, in No CA, as she didn't take them and later they found ulcers, even though she was told to take them. I think most DO take antacid medication, don't they? It is hard to stay cheerful sometimes isn't it? Same old question, are you seeing a gi that is experienced at all w/ achalasia? Is he/she at the top of the command? You may be better off contacting your doctor, even long distance. I think your problem is common, but really, I'm not remembering people having trouble with the antacids after surgery, and they seem to help. Remember gi's can be very discouraging if they aren't familiar w/ achalasia. If you are eating well, then just the pill should help you a lot, I think, from old messages here. If you are eating well, look at that as a HUGE positive. We forget how awful that was months after surgery. Taking a pill every day is a minor issue if you can eat.

Hot enough there today?

Sandy in So Cal>> 6 months post motomy and now have, for first time in life, refleux,> a GI doctor explained why to me this week and wants me on something, > non perscription or other> Earlier in year I know a lot of you felt it had caused a lot of > problems taking stuff.> Help?> Any advice helpful.> This was a new GI, as I don't live where my surgery was done. By the > time this doctor got done I was good and depressed again. Boy, when > they start explaining etc. its hard to keep a hold on the good.> Joanne Palm Desert>

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Sandy, Jonnne and all,

After I had my initial surgery I had really bad reflux and took Prilosec for two

months. That did the trick for me and when I quit taking it I didn't have any

more reflux until after I had my dilatation four years later. It was never

mentioned to me that I needed to take any anti-reflux medication after I had my

dilatation and I never ever felt any problem with reflux.....It was a complete

and total surprise! The only reason I knew I had esophageal ulcers was because I

went back in for a second dilatation six months later because the first one

didn't seem to work and thats when they found the ulcers and put me on

medication. I took it for awhile but I am not good at taking medications

faithfully and my doctor was upset because I would forget to take it as

prescribed...I am really absent-minded..I even put the meds in a pill box but

then couldn't remember to take the pill box with me when I would go to work. One

pill a day would have been fine, but they wanted me on meds before and

after every meal and one of the medications they wanted me on I wouldn't take

due to the side affects. I just got tired of the whole thing and decided not to

take any more medications, so I am probably not the best one to ask....I am just

tired of doctors and prescription drugs and copays. I feel fine now and don't

think I am having any problems two years later but I still need to go back in

for an endoscopy.

As for taking prescription medications, I prefer nutriceuticals to

phamaceuticals....Just my own preference... I have added honey to my diet....it

has really great anti microbial properties and is supposed to be good for

stomach and esophageal ulcers. It couldn't hurt anyway...I happen to like honey

and don't want to pay the cost for prescriptions that I never remember to take.

The prescribed dosage for esophageal/ stomach ulcers was to take a small amount

of honey on a piece of bread daily in order to get it down to the stomach/bottom

of the esophagus or else it gets diluted too quickly. This is the recommendation

for a honey in New Zealand which is supposed to have higher healing

properties.*** If you are having really sever problems with reflux , I would

take some anti-reflux medication along with the honey because honey is supposed

to take longer to start the healing process. ***

I spent the day with my daughter at work yesterday watching her create organic

formulas...She is a research chemist in the cosmetics industry and has a really

fun job. She is the one that told me about using honey in my eyes (which works

really well) and then I found out it was also good for esophageal ulcers.

Anyway, is now on the schedule to have his surgery on May 30th and we

had a really nice visit.

Take care everyone,

Sandi in No CA

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From: " toomuchclutter " <sandycarroll@...>

>

> Dear Joanne,

>

> I'm sorry you are having problems w/ reflux. I'm not sure what you mean

> by problems taking stuff. I was under the impression that most people

> did well taking Prevacid-type medication, they didn't really cause

> trouble. Talk to Sandi, in No CA, as she didn't take them and later

> they found ulcers, even though she was told to take them. I think most

> DO take antacid medication, don't they? It is hard to stay cheerful

> sometimes isn't it? Same old question, are you seeing a gi that is

> experienced at all w/ achalasia? Is he/she at the top of the command?

> You may be better off contacting your doctor, even long distance. I

> think your problem is common, but really, I'm not remembering people

> having trouble with the antacids after surgery, and they seem to help.

> Remember gi's can be very discouraging if they aren't familiar w/

> achalasia. If you are eating well, then just the pill should help you a

> lot, I think, from old messages here. If you are eating well, look at

> that as a HUGE positive. We forget how awful that was months after

> surgery. Taking a pill every day is a minor issue if you can eat.

>

> Hot enough there today?

>

> Sandy in So Cal

> >> 6 months post motomy and now have, for first time in life, refleux,> a GI doctor explained why to me this week and wants me on something, > non perscription or other> Earlier in year I know a lot of you felt it had caused a lot of > problems taking stuff.> Help?> Any advice helpful.> This was a new GI, as I don't live where my surgery was done. By the > time this doctor got done I was good and depressed again. Boy, when > they start explaining etc. its hard to keep a hold on the good.> Joanne Palm Desert>