Guest guest Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Since I was dx'd I've taken Nexium and Protonix. There's something new with dual action (I'll have to check the name though). Protonix is the best. After my first and second scopes, my GI had me taking 4 per day to make sure any biopsies healed completely. Even if you do not want to take them long-term, it's up to you and your doctor, but I would take them if prescribed to heal any erosions, ulcers, etc. Whatever it turns out to be really needs to get completely healed. Do you have Crohn's Disease? I rarely needed them on SCD if that helps at all. I didn't do 'really' spicy either. Just my two cents. Debbie > I had an upper endoscopy today (because of esophageal pain when I swallow > large supplements) and it showed inflammation in the esophagus and stomach. > I'll have to wait for the biopsy results for more clues about the cause. > Anyway, my GI prescribed a proton pump inhibitor called AcipHex. I'm > thinking I don't really want to reduce stomach acid because it's important > for digestion and absorption of nutrients, and it helps kill off various > germs. Has anyone been using meds like this? Or is there some other way to > deal with esophagitis/gastritis? > > Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I went through a 12-week course of Prilosec to heal some ulcerations and mild acid reflux. I find that if I avoid or minimize overly acidic foods like lemon, vinegar, etc. and do some of the lifestyle changes for acid reflux like not lying down after eating, etc., that I rarely get acid reflux anymore and that usually a one-time dose of Pepcid or Prilosec gets me back on track. Google " acid reflux lifestyle changes " for what you can do to minimize acid reflux. It was definitely worth it to heal the issues, though, inflammation shouldn't continue unchecked or it can cause more problems.-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Totally random side note to this post: Every time I hear the commercial for AcipHex, my first thought is " why would they name a medication 'a$$ effects'?! " I don't have a solution for you, but obviously you do need to be careful with stuff like that. It takes over your body's natural ability to reduce acid. If you're on it too long, your body stops being able to fix it on its own. I'm currently trying to get myself off of ranitidine (zantac), but it's a long process because my body has to relearn how to do certain things Stacey > > I had an upper endoscopy today (because of esophageal pain when I swallow large supplements) and it showed inflammation in the esophagus and stomach. I'll have to wait for the biopsy results for more clues about the cause. Anyway, my GI prescribed a proton pump inhibitor called AcipHex. I'm thinking I don't really want to reduce stomach acid because it's important for digestion and absorption of nutrients, and it helps kill off various germs. Has anyone been using meds like this? Or is there some other way to deal with esophagitis/gastritis? > > Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I had problems with acid-reflux way back when it was just heartburn. I was on proton pump inhibitors for many years. In fact I was using one of those when I was diagnosed with Crohn's. They finally stopped working, and I wound up having a series of esophageal dilations. I've become a believer in Manuka Honey and I suggest that you go to manukahoneyusa and read the testamonials. The honey helped me, but I guess I had been medicated for so long, it was going to be a hard road back. We're all different, and this might not work for others, but when I get a touch of heartburn a couple of hours after a meal, I just take about a quarter teaspoon of baking soda to calm things down. I've made up a mix of sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate in equal parts, and take a level teaspoon with water at bed time. It's a lot more trouble than a pill, but I feel much better about my long term health. > > > > I had an upper endoscopy today (because of esophageal pain when I swallow large supplements) and it showed inflammation in the esophagus and stomach. I'll have to wait for the biopsy results for more clues about the cause. Anyway, my GI prescribed a proton pump inhibitor called AcipHex. I'm thinking I don't really want to reduce stomach acid because it's important for digestion and absorption of nutrients, and it helps kill off various germs. Has anyone been using meds like this? Or is there some other way to deal with esophagitis/gastritis? > > > > Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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