Has anyone had this procedure done? Does anyone have any info on it?
There is information on the www.heartburn-help.com web site. Also a few people that have had the procedure done have posted on the heartburn-help message board. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
>>I mean, it’s not life threatening or anything but it can be so rotten.<<
Constant irritation to the esophageal lining by stomach acid can lead to a condition called Barretts Esophagus. This is a precursor to Esophageal Cancer. Only 10% with Barretts go on to actually get Esophageal Cancer but, I would not want to be one of the 10%. If you are having heartburn more than twice a week do not treat it lightly. Seek medical attention. Ginger juice is a pungent spice. Proceed with caution. It has made some people worse. Some have made the claim that it has helped them but no explanation is given as to why it seems to help. Is it merely numbing the esophageal lining while the acid continues its damage? If anyone has any official studies on the use of Ginger Juice for heartburn, I would be more than interested in seeing them. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
I did some research on ginger juice and wow! it sounds pretty good. So that’s what I am going to try. The more I think about the drugs I was given for my H.pylori the less I want to take them. For one thing they sound as if they will give my stomach a real battering. And for another thing, there seems to be very little certainty that my symptoms will be cured. My heartburn is worse at night, when it stops me sleeping. I tried raising the head of the bed around 8 inches. I found this amazingly uncomfortable, plus it made no difference. I have to confess I could only put up with it for 2 or 3 nights. It’s amazing that something like heartburn can make such a difference to your life. I mean, it’s not life threatening or anything but it can be so rotten. I’ve got a friend with a cancerous eye tumour and when I start to feel too sorry for myself, I think of her and remind myself whose shoes I’d rather be in.
Anyone here ever get an irregular heartbeat and think it may be due to bad reflux?
Yes, Many people have. There are a couple of different theories as to why this happens. My problem stopped when I started taking Prilosec 20 mg a day. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
> Yes, Many people have. There are a couple of different theories as to why this > happens. My problem stopped when I started taking Prilosec 20 mg a day. > Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page:
http://www.heartburn-help.com {Raising hand} Me too.. And here’s another excellent resource – you’ll have to sign up to use it but it’s totally free: http://www.medhelp.org/perl6/cardio/wwwboard.html There are a lot of messages on that board about exactly this subject.. Harv
Here’s a general page about your breed: http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/breeds/bostonterriers.html#health A thorough page on heart disease: http://www.vetheart.com/diseases.html I think that some dogs can have arrythmia throughout their lives with no consequences. I’d ask the breeder also if her dogs have any history of heart problems or arrythmias. buglady take out the dog before replying – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hello. >We recently had the joy of adding a new puppy to our family that >already has a dogg and a cat. >She’s a female Boston Terrier, and is 4 months old right now, we got >her from a breeder in Tennesee. >Last time when my husband took her to the vet, he was puzzled due to >her irregular heartbeat. >He said we should wait a little since she’s so young, and bring her >back for a heart monitoring test. >Since then, I have paid more attention on her heart, and sometimes it >does sound irregular.
Hello. We recently had the joy of adding a new puppy to our family that already has a dogg and a cat. She’s a female Boston Terrier, and is 4 months old right now, we got her from a breeder in Tennesee. Last time when my husband took her to the vet, he was puzzled due to her irregular heartbeat. He said we should wait a little since she’s so young, and bring her back for a heart monitoring test. Since then, I have paid more attention on her heart, and sometimes it does sound irregular. I have been very worried about this, and would like to get mroe information on heart conditions on dogs/puppies. Any information of the kind would be very appreciated. Thank you, ~Valeria. Before you buy.
Here’s a general page about your breed: http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/breeds/bostonterriers.html#health A thorough page on heart disease: http://www.vetheart.com/diseases.html I think that some dogs can have arrythmia throughout their lives with no consequences. I’d ask the breeder also if her dogs have any history of heart problems or arrythmias. buglady take out the dog before replying – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hello. >We recently had the joy of adding a new puppy to our family that >already has a dogg and a cat. >She’s a female Boston Terrier, and is 4 months old right now, we got >her from a breeder in Tennesee. >Last time when my husband took her to the vet, he was puzzled due to >her irregular heartbeat. >He said we should wait a little since she’s so young, and bring her >back for a heart monitoring test. >Since then, I have paid more attention on her heart, and sometimes it >does sound irregular.
Hello. We recently had the joy of adding a new puppy to our family that already has a dogg and a cat. She’s a female Boston Terrier, and is 4 months old right now, we got her from a breeder in Tennesee. Last time when my husband took her to the vet, he was puzzled due to her irregular heartbeat. He said we should wait a little since she’s so young, and bring her back for a heart monitoring test. Since then, I have paid more attention on her heart, and sometimes it does sound irregular. I have been very worried about this, and would like to get mroe information on heart conditions on dogs/puppies. Any information of the kind would be very appreciated. Thank you, ~Valeria. Before you buy.
Does anybody know what is happening with the web site for heartburn-help.com?Trying the site comes back with an error message for me for the last week. If anyone has info ,please post it. Regis
The web site is alive and well.. I will send you a hyperlink via e-mail that you can try. http://www.heartburn-help.com Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
has anyone here ever used some of the Tamer products to reduce acid in the stomach, or to add to coffee, food etc. i was wondering if it works at all and also if you can take your PPI’s with it. i would appreciate it if someone could give me an answer. thanks — kitty
I have used the Tamer products for about two years now and they work real well for me. Especially the Food Tamer. I use it on ketchup and other tomato products. I have also talked to others that say it works great in coffee. I also take Prilosec 20 mg a day…no problems. I purchase it through www.heartburn-help.com
Can someone tell me what these Tamer things are? I am from Australia, which might explain my ignorance. Also, why would you need to take them *and* Prilosec? Doesn’t the Prilosec work?
Tamer is a product that can be added to food and drink before you consume it in order to neutralize the acid in the food. Prilosec shuts off the acid that is produced by the stomach. When a person has heartburn or Gerd they have to stay away from offending high acid foods and drink sometimes even though they are taking a PPI such as Prilosec. For many people, the Tamer products allow them to once again enjoy coffee, tomato etc. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
These Tamer products sound interesting. Does anybody know if they are available in Australia?
They can be ordered from www.heartburn-help.com and sent through the mail.
Carafate is sold under the brand name: Sucralfate. Information can be located on this drug at the following web site: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/sucral.htm Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://members.aol.com/HawkTear/index.html
> Does anyone know anything about a drug called carafate?? I want to get > pregnant again someday and was told it is safe to use during pregnancy for > heartburn. I presently take prilosec, which is not safe during pregnancy. > I have a hiatal hernia and have to take something to control this > heartburn.
I can’t answer your question, but I was wondering what a hiatal hernia feels like. When I was pregnant with my first, it felt like she was jamming her foot up under my ribs. I also had heartburn. Now I’ve been having pain under my ribs and last night I poked around trying to find out where the pain is originating. While sitting, I tried putting a little pressure below the sternum and bending over. It hurt so bad my eyes watered! I haven’t had trouble with swallowing or regurgitating acids. My Dr. put me on Prevacid for heartburn. It helps a little, but it still gets pretty tender in that spot. Especially if I slouch in front of the computer. Does it sound like hiatal herna? Regards, Mary
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I was wondering what a hiatal hernia feels > like. > When I was pregnant with my first, it felt like she was jamming her foot up > under my ribs. I also had heartburn. Now I’ve been having pain under my ribs > and last night I poked around trying to find out where the pain is > originating. While sitting, I tried putting a little pressure below the > sternum and bending over. It hurt so bad my eyes watered! > I haven’t had trouble with swallowing or regurgitating acids. My Dr. put me on > Prevacid for heartburn. It helps a little, but it still gets pretty tender in > that spot. Especially if I slouch in front of the computer. Does it sound like > hiatal herna? > Regards, > Mary
What you described could be as a result of hiatal hernia…or not. The only way to know for sure is get either an upper GI barium xray or an endoscopy. Both pressure from below the diaphragm and genetic predisposition contirbute to this very widespread condition. Chris C.
Does anyone know anything about a drug called carafate?? I want to get pregnant again someday and was told it is safe to use during pregnancy for heartburn. I presently take prilosec, which is not safe during pregnancy. I have a hiatal hernia and have to take something to control this heartburn.
> Hi, I have been having bad heartburn for about 6 wks. I just got the > report from my upper GI today. Everything is normal. No evidence of > hiatal hernia or reflux. No masses or ulcers in lower esophagus, stomach > or duodenum.So what in the heck could be causing the buning ? I’ve been > on Prilosec & it only helps a little.
If you aren’t getting much help from the acid blocking drugs, the burning might be caused by a yeast infection instead. You can test this easily: eliminate ALL sugars from your diet for 48 hours. No sucrose, fructose (fruit), lactose (dairy), or any -ose. If you then feel better, yeast is most likely the cause, and you then will know to investigate other remedies.
Thanks Steve for the comment. I was thinking this same thing this morning , wondering if I could have candida. I’ve been baking "healthy" breads & yesterday I made bagels. I use all fruit jelly on these.I felt very bad after eating this baked goods & indeed have many, many symptoms of a yeast problem.
Hi, I have been having bad heartburn for about 6 wks. I just got the report from my upper GI today. Everything is normal. No evidence of hiatal hernia or reflux. No masses or ulcers in lower esophagus, stomach or duodenum.So what in the heck could be causing the buning ? I’ve been on Prilosec & it only helps a little. Of course I’ll be talking to my doctor on Mon. He sent me a note with the report but didn’t offer any explanation. Anyone have any thougts on this ?
Prilosec reaches peak effectiveness after taking it for a few days. It is a real powerful Proton Pump Inhibitor that stops most of the acid the stomach produces. Sometimes any minor side effects go away once your body adjusts to the drug. Some people find that they can take the drug for a couple of months and then stop without reoccurrence of the symptoms. Others have to be on the drug continually. Glad you were able to get some free samples. Don’t be afraid to ask for more the next time you visit your doctor. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
> Prilosec reaches peak effectiveness after taking it for a few days. It is a > real powerful Proton Pump Inhibitor that stops most of the acid the stomach > produces. Sometimes any minor side effects go away once your body adjusts to > the drug. Some people find that they can take the drug for a couple of months > and then stop without reoccurrence of the symptoms. Others have to be on the > drug continually. Glad you were able to get some free samples. Don’t be afraid > to ask for more the next time you visit your doctor. > Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page:
http://www.heartburn-help.com As far as I’m concerned, an in my particular case, it’s a miracle drug. I had a chat with my Doc. as I was leaving his office and we discussed first (antacids), second (Zantac, et. al.) and third (Prilosec and Prevacid) generation acid reducers and how each worked, and how much acid they reduced and patents and when things go over the counter, and generics and such. Very interesting to hear his knowledge on the subject. He said that Prilosec (and, I assume Prevacid too..).. won’t go OTC for 15-20 years. Like the H2 blockers, Zantac, Pepcid, Axid, and so on, did a few years ago, and now there are even cheap generics available for those "..dine"s. So it’s gonna stay expensive and Rx for a long time as long as only one company can make and sell it. Harv
>He said that Prilosec (and, I assume Prevacid too..).. won’t go OTC for 15-20
years.>> The Prilosec people just made a pitch to the FDA to take Prilosec over the counter. Members of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee said they believed Prilosec could be safe and effective as a nonprescription product. But a majority of panelists said they needed more information on long-term use before recommending that Prilosec be made readily available on drugstore shelves. They were concerned about the labeling and how the consumer might use the drug. The Prilosec people put a positive spin on everything saying it is quite common for the FDA to want more information and they were quite encouraged. A generic version of Prilosec will be available in some countries outside the USA maybe as early as next year. I am glad that Prilosec is working well for you Harv. I have been taking it for over 3 years now and it has been a miracle drug for me as well. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
> Sounds like you are producing some extra stomach acid when you are under stress > and your lower esophageal sphincter is a little on the weak side. Chocolate is > a known trigger food. I have similar symptoms.
Ding! and also Ding!.. you got that right. I was an idiot to eat all those leftover chocolate bars after Halloween.. plus stress piled upon stress as I explained. But when you feel fine, it’s hard to remember what it’s like when the burn starts.. so you do dumb things thinking it’ll be okay. Well, another hard lesson learned.. > When I get a little out of > control I back off to a bland diet for a while and try to reduce the
amount of I’m curious what your "bland diet" consists of.. could you detail what you switch to during your episodes? > stress I am under. (Not easy sometimes to do that) Some people respond better > to the compounds that make up one of the Proton Pump Inhibitors than the other. > If you find one does not work well then switch to another. Try to get some > samples of Prilosec for times like you are experiencing now. It is much better > to get things under control as soon as possible. The recovery time is much > shorter.
I went through a bout of this a year ago, and the year before that. I put off calling the Doc but just made an appointment for tomorrow. He’s seen me for this condition twice before.. it seems to be a yearly thing with me and I haven’t had the burn for a year, but with the combination of the stress and the chocolate, blammo, back it came. Exactly the same symptoms. Prilosec did it for me the last time, so I’m going to ask him for it again, as I had success with it. Thanks, Harv
Try asking your doctor for some samples of Prilosec. Sometimes they will give you a handful. Bland diet. I stick with things that I know do not bother me. Pears in the can and the juice. Toast, Chicken, potatoes, lots of water but a little at a time if too much makes you reflux. Then once I am feeling better I start introducing the next level. Red meat etc. I found onions, nutmeg and tomatoes are a big trigger for me so I stay away from these even when I am feeling good. When the urge for pizza get real bad my wife makes some with just a little tomato sauce. I add some cheese and hamburger with a little Tummy Tamer to neutralize the acid and I can get away with it. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
> Try asking your doctor for some samples of Prilosec. Sometimes they will give > you a handful.
I saw my Doc. two days ago. He put me back on Prilosec, 40mg. caps this time instead of 20mg. that I had last year. He handed me two sample boxes with seven caps each ($3.00 each cap, if filled from an Rx typically). I’ve taken three so far. The burn is 3/4ths gone already. It’s either a miracle drug (for me) or it’s utter coincidence. Choose one. Side effects? None that I’ve noticed, except for some gas. He also gave me an Rx good for 2 months’ worth in case I need to stay on it after the 14 free caps are gone. Harv
Background – I am having a bout of hiatal hernia/ulcer right now and am about ready to call the doc again.. I had it last year (and have had it in previous years) and am 100% convinced it is brought on by stress and trigger foods – a close friend recently passed away causing much stress and angst and emotion, then Halloween came and I bought 100 mini chocolate bars to give to kids who never came so over the course of a few days I ate them all myself.. I think the chocolate is an irritant that might have pushed my condition over the edge.. since then, financial woes, plus the election.. add it all up and I have a real good burn going under that bottom little lump of my breastbone, exactly as I had a year ago. I can feel it when I press it hard with a couple fingers, just as the last time. Funny thing is, I can sleep fine.. it’s only after I get up and the day’s travails start to hit me that the burn comes back. I’m trying to change my diet, trying different things, but it also kills my appetite when I’m in this condition. Glugging down antacids and taking Axid which seems not to help at all. So.. to get back to your question, and realizing everyone is different.. Last year my Doc put me on Prevacid.. first with three or four sample packages, and then with one or two full Rx refills.. it didn’t do squat. Did not help one iota. Nothing. So I asked him to switch me to Prilosec. With a few days I felt the burn going away, I took it for about two months (which at $3.00 per cap, 2 caps a day, cost me over $500.00 for the two drugs.. out of pocket!..).. but for me, and speaking only for myself, Prilosec worked, and Prevacid didn’t do diddley. Either that or it was simply time that healed it, although I tend to believe the Prilosec is what did it. Harv — Founder of AmigaZone. Supporting Amiga owners since 1985! Go here for info or to join: http://www.amigazone.com
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> supposed to start taking prevacid. how long before it starts to work? > thnks, > M.
Sounds like you are producing some extra stomach acid when you are under stress and your lower esophageal sphincter is a little on the weak side. Chocolate is a known trigger food. I have similar symptoms. When I get a little out of control I back off to a bland diet for a while and try to reduce the amount of stress I am under. (Not easy sometimes to do that) Some people respond better to the compounds that make up one of the Proton Pump Inhibitors than the other. If you find one does not work well then switch to another. Try to get some samples of Prilosec for times like you are experiencing now. It is much better to get things under control as soon as possible. The recovery time is much shorter. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
supposed to start taking prevacid. how long before it starts to work? thnks, M.
>supposed to start taking prevacid. how long before it starts to work? >thnks, >M.
When I started taking it, it worked immediately – that same day! I felt wonderful. However, if I forget to take it – it stops working right on cue. It’s been a godsend for me. I hope it does the trick for you too. Debi
Hi All I have had GERD for over 15 years and it has always been controlled by meds. 2 years ago I had a heart attack and since then I have been suffering badly and it is just getting worse. My gastro tells me that I’m on the maximum meds and there is nothing else he can do. I have read that there is an operation on the spinxter valve that will fix my problem. Does anybody have any knowledge of this procedure and does it work. Reflux doesn’t worry me (or it seems not to) but I get a terrible feeling in my chest that radiates up into my throat. Also regardless of what I eat I always end up sick on the stomach. I have tried all sorts of diet but still nothing changes, if I eat I get sick even for hours after. Any advise would be appreciated. KLC PS Could my heart meds be contributing to the problem.
What medications are you taking for the heart and reflux? Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
What medications are you taking for the heart and reflux? For reflux: Zoton (lansoprazole) 30mg 1 per day I tried 2 per day (1 morn, 1 night) but made little difference. Was on prepulside but it didn’t help. For the heart: Metoprolol 50mg morn and night (this is a beta blocker) Karvea (irbesartan) 150mg morn (this is an ace inhibitor) Zocor (simvastatin, msd) 20mg night (for blood pressure) Lasix 20mg morn (for fluid retention) Aspirin (cartia) 200mg morn Cheers KLC PS I recently had a second heart attack and whilst in hospital I was treated with an anti inflammatory drug. When I came home I had no symptoms of anything for about 2 weeks and then it all came back with a vengeance. Now I’m worse than ever before.
The following medications have caused a small number of people gastric problems: Metoprolol Heartburn Karvea gastroenteritis Lasix Oral and gastric irritation Aspirin Heartburn Since you need these medications I would recommend talking to your doctor about switching to one of the other Proton Pump Inhibitors such as Prevacid or Aciphex. Some find that they respond better to one than the other. Sometimes the difference can be dramatic. You can find information regarding the various procedures to repair the lower esophageal sphincter at www.heartburn-help.com Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
Okay, they have nothing to do with each other, just two seperate points I want to make. better? Not cured, but relieved a bit? My doctor told me that smoking made it worse and I would notice a "vast improvement" if I quit. Well, I quit last october and I feel like it got worse! Either that or my Pepcid twice a day isn’t working like it should. Of course, no matter what I went to the doctor for, it was the fault of the cigarettes. LOL! I actually didn’t quit because of the heartburn. I found a small brown mark on the inside of my cheek one day and it scared me so bad that I quit that night and bought patches at 1 in the morning. LOL! Turned out to be nothing more than a of the night. maintenece type thing like Pepcid. Is this true? I tried my dad’s prevacid a few times and it was awesome! I could eat what I wanted for about a day and half with no heartburn at all! I really would rather be on that stuff!
I have talked to many people and giving up smoking did make a vast improvement in their gerd symptoms. Congratulations on kicking the habit! Prevacid can be taken long term. You might want to visit your doctor and see about a prescription for Prevacid or one of the other PPI’s. It sounds like you would be able to improve your quality of life based on your experiment. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
Before I quit smoking (5 years ago) I felt great and had no symptoms of heartburn or GERD. I got winded walking up a flight of stairs, though. Heartburn and GERD began about a year after I quit. Now, I’ve been diagnosed with GERD, gastritis and Barrett’s esophagus and I’m on Prevacid but still have some pain every day. Sometimes I wish I’d never quit smoking! I’ve told the doctors how much better I felt when I smoked and they all look at me like I’m crazy. Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. Up to 100 minutes free! http://www.keen.com
> Before I quit smoking (5 years ago) I felt great and had no > symptoms of heartburn or GERD. I got winded walking up a flight > of stairs, though. Heartburn and GERD began about a year after > I quit. Now, I’ve been diagnosed with GERD, gastritis and > Barrett’s esophagus and I’m on Prevacid but still have some pain > every day. Sometimes I wish I’d never quit smoking! I’ve told > the doctors how much better I felt when I smoked and they all > look at me like I’m crazy?
I believe that nicotine (sp) calms peristalisis and helps with colon distress. I can’t prove it. I’ll look for some info on the web about it or maybe someone in the group call fill in the blanks. It is only fair that I admit that I had esophageal spasms and GERD for a long time before I stopped smoking and was diagnoses with Barrett’s later. Before you buy.
My daughter has uncontrollable burping .. She has been tested for various things and had an endoscopi but still burping … What now? Has anyone got some good advice ? She is a vegeterian ,nonsmoker ,.nondrinker and not overweight ..
I first started with uncontrollable burping. It seemed to be caused by gastritis. Then it progressed to excess stomach acid and heartburn. I take Prilosec 20 mg a day and really watch my diet. No sodas, alcohol, onions, garlic, tomato sauce or anything real spicy. The diet is very individual. You have to experiment to see what bothers you. Check out www.heartburn-help.com for some other ideas and be sure that your daughter sees a doctor if the problem persists. Heartburn and Gastro Esophageal Reflux web page: http://www.heartburn-help.com
Nothing has worked for me like Pepcid.
Tagemet stopped working after a few years
I have an all natural product called DE-3 from Nutrition For Life International that works great and it only costs about $12.00 for 150 tablets, if you’re interested Email me.
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