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Posted 9/9/2011 3:27 AM (GMT 0)
I just started Ascacol today, so only 9 pills (3 pills 3x a day). After I took it, I started getting heartburn. Is this one of the side effects? It seems weird that after one day, I'd already have a side effect. Speaking of effect, this this stuff really work for most Crohnies? I've always taken the Rowasa but apparently, that's not enough for me now as I can barely keep food in. I'm on day 5 of barely eating any solids.  Hope it's worth the money I had to fork over at the pharmacy. Even with insurance it was pretty pricey!
Posted 9/9/2011 7:32 AM (GMT 0)
Asacol typical gives heartburns.


Suggestion: try to use this enzym: Solaray HCL with Pepsin, 650 mg' capsules, take up to 3 each day, half an hour before meals.

I have been using acid blockers a lot, because I reacted to a lot of different food and medicines. Could stop using them when I found HCL. Hope this helps! //Bee
Posted 9/9/2011 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know how Asacol could bring on heartburn, since it is only active in the colon.

I think a lot of Crohnies have upper GI pain. I know I do. I use Prevacid to manage heartburn. You can get it OTC and you need to take it for a couple of weeks to push acid production down.
Posted 9/9/2011 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with kazbern, as I have been on Asacol for years and heartburn has never been an issue becuz of the Asacol. Many Crohnies also suffer with GERD. I do and have been using Prilosec for it for years. Hugs!
Posted 9/9/2011 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
No pun intended, ...but:

Side Effects
Any medication may cause side effects, and any side effects associated with Asacol should be reported right away to your doctor. Some of the most common side effects associated with Asacol are: constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, heartburn, nausea, abdominal discomfort or nausea. Some of the more serious reactions can be shortness of breath, swelling of the face, lips or throat, dizziness, bloody stool, vomiting and yellowing of the skin or eyes.



Read more: What Is in Asacol? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5037687_asacol.html#ixzz1XU7WaylO
Posted 9/10/2011 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I have bad experience with asacol
Posted 9/12/2011 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for advice. Turns out I think the crohn's had just moved up towards my esophagus, causing heartburn. I got the prolesic, took one yesterday and today and...no heartburn! Thank goodness, at least for now. It's enough to deal with the diarrhea and cramps!
Posted 9/12/2011 1:39 PM (GMT 0)
asacol makes me hicup when I first start eating, after awhile it goes away.

AG
Posted 9/12/2011 1:49 PM (GMT 0)
I kinda figured you would need something like Prilosec. As I said above, so many of us suffer with GERD and these meds really help. Hugs!
Posted 9/17/2011 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
I also suspect that I have had Crohns in my esophagus area. Have had trouble with food getting stuck, and have had episodes of almost choking. I guess the esophagus gets narrowed if there is an inflammation there.

I could also have GERD with too much acids coming up, this could irritate the esophagus area and lead to food getting stuck. So - it has to be either of them....:-)
Posted 9/18/2011 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
Could be an esophageal ring
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