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Esophageal Disease Questions
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Has anyone ever used Elavil for esophageal spasms [severe] along with severe hiatal hernia and re?
Also have reflux from both the esophogus and hiatal hernia. Has been about 3 years and is continuing to get worse. Spasms cause my throat to close and is nick named "nutcracker disease." This has been a drug recommened instead of surgery to try first. I need to know the pros and cons on this... read more
My gastro doc has perscribed Baclofen ( a muscule relaxer) for esophageal spasms. I do think I may?
... have had at least one of these spasms during a severe gerd attack. But due to also having been diagnosed with costochondritis (inflamation of the cartalidge in the ribs) I cannot tell if I'm still having mild spasms. All these issues happened after the severe gerd attack. I take PPI's and have... read more
How soon can I take sucralfate before I eat?
I'm taking sucralfate (as tablet dissolved in small amt of water) before meals and at bedtime for esophageal ulcer, not stomach ulcer. I have GERD. Do I still need to take it 1hr before meals? Or can I take it immediately before eating?
Esophageal Spasm - I have a lump in my throat and chest pain 24-7 from my esophageal muscle spasms?
what is the best medication and is the lump and pain normal to stay continous Thanks
What acid reflux medicine can I safely take with Plavix?
If someone is on Plavix and has acid reflexI would like to know the name of the acid reflex medication you are taking? Sunshine 2010
Isosorbide Mononitrate - How long does it take Imdur to relieve chest pain?
I just started Imdur yesterday for esophageal spasms and I am wondering how long it takes to get relief from the chest pains. I haven't gotten any relief yet. I am on the lowest dose available (30mg) to start with.