GERD Questions (Page 4)

Is there a way of preventing Acid reflux caused after taking Viagra?

Hi, I am a 34 yr male, every time I've taken Viagra, it has caused a good amount of heart burn... Initially I didnt realise it but it lead to acid reflux, due to which I had recurrent episodes of severe sore throat. This was caused due to the burns the acid caused in the throat due to the reflux.... read more

I've been taking Omeprazole 4 months. Skip 1 day acid reflux returns.Is it safe to continue taking ?

I have been on Lansoprazole for over 6 years, my joints are stiff and aching, coincidence?

Should I take an alternative

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

Why when I take my medicine Prozac do I get EXTREME heartburn immediately after I swallow it?

I do not have this problem with any other pill, whether it be rx or over the counter. I need this medicine (prozac 40 mg capsule) but tend to skip it every other day because of the agony that comes with it.

After taking sucralfate I don't eat at all?

GERD has absolutely ruined my life. Constantly suffering for many weeks now. Anyone else?

I’m a 62 year old woman on Zoloft, now weaning off, could be the cause, tried different meds, body is burning.

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?

Has anyone experienced frequent heartburn or indigestion on Loestrin 24 Fe?

I recently started on Loestrin 24 Fe (on second month) and have noticed that during the end of the 1st week & into the beginning of the 3rd week I have more frequent heartburn than normal. I was on Ortho-tricycline for a long time and experienced frequent and severe heartburn, but as soon as I... read more

Can heartburn be a side effect of victoza?

How do I take both gabapentine and Prilosec?

My new dr. is starting me on gabapentine 100 mg. for severe, chronic headache (24 yrs+), but I also take Prilosec for stomach ulcer/GERD problems. I don't know how to do both of these and she didn't give any advice. Also, I have a full-time job and am worried about side effects and driving/working.... read more

I have IBS, acid reflux, hiatus hernia and diverticulitis. I think now I've got Crohn's?

... disease what is good for these symptoms? I don't take anything except for tums and I eat them like candy when I have a flare up.

My husband is taking prilosec and complaining of dry mouth- bad taste- gas-bloating?

Is anyone else having this problem?

Can Nortriptyline help with acid reflux disease?

I was experiencing bad acid reflux (silent type with bad sore thoarts) for years. My Dr. prescribe nortriptyline for some chronic pain I was having and after one 10mg dose my sore throat was nearly gone and after my second dose, I was feeling great with my sore throat. However, the nortriptyline... read more

Bystolic - Did anybody experience stomach pain, indigestion, burping?

I get out of the blue flare ups of acid reflux, burping and stomach pain