Curious about GERD, Linz or someone?
#179536 - 05/17/05 07:04 AM
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Sheri01
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I finally made a GP appointment to get my acid reflux taken care of. I have had it since before my IBS, or around the same time, I think, about four years now.
Is GERD the same thing as acid reflux? Are there any meds I should get my doc to steer clear of? (one's that cause bad IBS side effects). Will I need to change to a low acid diet, even if I am on meds? I already have so many restrictions it seems, having IBS and being strict vegetarian. I was also considering going sugar free soon, but I don't know if I could give up my lunas! 
Any basic info would be appreciated, I am kinda wary about being diagnosed with something else, even though I know ther is something wrong with me, I can barely go a day without the 'throw up' sliding up and down my throat. 
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-Sheri
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Yes, reflux is pretty much the same thing as gerd. I also have issues with it. I was originally on Previcid, which is one of the stronger ones and it did cause some D (I'm usually C!) when I was taking two a day. When I went down to one a day, I was fine. I've since switched to an even milder one, a very low dose of pepcid and that seems to control my issues mostly. If I eat a big plate of spaghetti with red sauce late at night, sometimes I'll have a bit of reflux but its only when I over do things or lay down right after eating a big meal!
I would be sure to tell the dr you have IBS and start off on a lower dose first, you can always increase the dose if it isn't working!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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I think they just call it GERDs if it's more of a long-term problem - most people get acid refluz at some time.
I agree with Michele...start on a low dose of a PPI (proton pump inhibitor and see how you go). I was on a low daily dose of lansoprazole (prevacid) and did fine.
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Just my opinion, but I have taken both Prevacid and Nexium for GERDS. I thought Prevacid worked better, but thats just me!
And, Linz was really helpful with my questions about GERDS!
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I have GERDS and I took prevacid and it didn't touch my symptoms but Nexium is my miracle pill. I still get mild reflux if I eat something high in acid though but the daily discomfort is gone. I have a hiatal hernia which causes my GERDS and I will always have to take something but some people only have it for a period of time and then it goes away.
Good Luck,
Christie
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Christie
~Hoping and Praying for Sleep!~
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I have to stick to a low acid diet-even OJ kills me. I can imagine being a veg it's super hard as is. I know the throwup feeling. i call it the visiting of my supper. I'vce had it for years. I was just diagnosed in March.
You ahve to be so careful with GERD because it can lead to cancer and ulcers. We don't want that happenin, hon!
I found that penicillin is SUPER aggravating to my GERD. Oh, and the occasional yeast infection Diflucan pill is h-e-double-hockeysticks.
e-amil me if you need someone to vent to!
shan_the_webb @ yahoo.ca
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I take Prevacid 15mg and Hyoscyamine.375mg. They worked for about a year but when they try to increase the dosage I too get D. I still take them with Heather's diet, hopefully I'll eventually be able to get off some of the meds. Another thing I can't take at all without D is any form of cholesterol medications. Even Smart Balance margarine gives me D, weird?
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Franny
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