Does anyone have any idea when the endostim will be available in the USA?? It has been taking forever and it would be nice to know something. Thanks...
Hi Lori, f you live in the United States you can buy Nexium 20mg over the counter. You can buy it anywhere. Walgreens, Sam's club and some grocery stores.. You can buy a bottle of 42 capsules for...
Steve, I have heard staying away from dairy products helps. I think it would be worth a try. Judy...
Yes Aciphex is a PPI. Maybe the Nexium stopped working for you and it's time to switch. For now the Aciphex is working good for me. Sometimes if I have a breakthrough I'll take a Zantac....
My insurance sent me a letter last month and said they would not cover Aciphex (generic) after March first. I didn't really know what I was going to do and thought about trying to get it though...
You don't even have your biopsy results yet, right? Just wait and see what he says. Maybe it's esophagitis, you just don't know until you get your results back. If you do have a small area of...
Is a endostim the same as a gastric pacemaker? I notice some places are putting them in and wondered if it was the same....
I have always heard that antibiotics are bad for reflux but I swear when I have had to take them I would take ethromycin (it's a old antibiotic but works great) and my stomach would feel so perfect...
Hi There, I have been taking Aciphex for awhile and it worked great for a few months and then stopped working just like some of the other ppi's I have been on. To get me through I have been taking 2...
Iberogast has great reviews, but I couldn't get past the taste. It gave me heartburn. I mixed it in a little water....
I am so sorry to hear this. I never chatted with her but have seen many of her posts and encouragements and kindness to others. I hope she is being kept comfortable and she is in my thoughts and...
It's always good to talk to your doctor before you start a exercise program. I could be you just haven't done anything in a while, may have a few extra pounds on you which makes it hard to go uphill....
Make a appointment with a doctor for a good workup. You may be swallowing to much air. That will cause burping. For that reason you shouldn't drink beverages with your meal because there is a good...
I was on the Reglan a few years ago and it did work well, but I was afraid of it so I stopped taking it. Motilium, (Domperidone) is the same type of drug and from what I have heard the side effects...
You might want to see a GI doctor and maybe have a scope done if you haven't all ready done so. I just went through a rough time myself a couple weeks ago and you have to baby your stomach find what...
Update on Nexium. It is available now to buy online from Walgreens....
It will be 20 mg....
This may have been posted already, but if not Nexium will be available OTC starting June 6th at Walgreens. For 42 Nexiums it will be $23.99. Judy...
I was on 60mg once a day of Dexilant and it totally stopped working. The doctor put me on Aciphex and it works like a dream. Maybe two Dexilant will work for you but it might make it worse. Like...
Hope you have good luck at the dentist. The ear and sinus pain could be related to the tooth especially if it is abscessed. See what you find out at the dentist and take it from there....
Denise, I have been taking calcium in the form of gummies. I just ordered some calcium, vitamin d and B12 in the powder for to mix with a liquid hoping it absorbs better. I have had two bone density...
I take calcium twice a day also. From everything I have read calcium citrate is the best for ppi users, and I also have read the liquid or powder that you mix absorbs much better than the pill form....
I have always heard that ppi's can interfere with calcium, vitamin d and vitamin B12 absorption and was wondering what would counteract the bad affects of ppi's on your bones. Does anyone know if...
I'm having a scope on Thursday and the only thing I'm nervous about is what they will find. I never had a problem with taking medicine after a scope . There is really nothing to it. Your sedated and...
I have heard that the EndoStim clinical trails would be starting in the United States at the end of this year. Does anyone know if they have started or when they will start and where?December 5th I...
A few years ago my doctor wanted me to take it. I was really afraid of it, didn't want to start twitching and have damage that couldn't be reversed. To bad there isn't something safe to take in it's...
Hi,I have some questions about ppi's. My understanding from what I have read is from ppi use your body can't absorb vitamin d, calcium, vitamin b-12 and magnesium and those vitamins are crucial for...
You should probably talk to your GI doctor. I have reflux and I take one ppi a day but there are different strengths and different types. I take dexilant 60 instead of two protonix 40 that I use to...
No, I have only seen a few that do....
I bought Iceland pure spring water ph 8.88 at Walgreens. Everytime I go into a store now I look at the ph....
I think it's great you can see Dr. Kaufman. I saw her on Dr. Oz and she seems like she really knows her stuff. I hope she can help you. I'm glad you were able to eat the rice. I give it to my dogs...
I don't know if this will help you or not but recently I have gone through a horrible time with heartburn to the point I was vomiting and broke blood vessel in my face due to violent vomiting. I have...
To bad you missed it. It was exellent. There were specialists on the show and they talked about how miss diagnosed people are. It showed the proper testing for it. There was one lady on there that...
FYI, Dr Oz is having a show today on silent reflux if anyone is interested....
Well for goodness sakes, she has been through alot. She is in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing her the best. Judy...
Sometimes I have had problems with regurging and with it I get the horrible burn that nothing relieves and have had times where I would get a mouth full of acid in a sound sleep and choke on it. I...
Hi Carrie, I have always had good luck with Ranch dressing. It's the only kind I can eat....
Hi there, I was wondering if any of you get heartburn from odors. At work there is a woman that wears cologne that give me heartburn. Has anyone experienced this? Does anyone know why a odor would...
Hi Michelle, Another place that has alot of surgeons is Froedtert Hospital. That is where I went to get a second opinion. They have specialists in every field. They also do the Davinci robotic...
Ritch, The doctor gave me a month of samples and did give me a coupon card up to $55.00. I guess I just assumed my insurance would pay for it. The doctor did say if there was a problem he could give...
I met with my new GI doctor and everything went well. He had all of my records and he went over my food journal I had for him. I also brought pictures of my last two scopes so he could see those too....
Hi Nolique, I have been drinking the Simply Smooth and haven't had any problem. I drink two 12oz cups every morning but I put milk in it. I think it tastes fine and with it I get my coffee fix. Judy...
Hi Tinlou, My main symptom was the heartburn and a few times I had the acid come all the way up and it came out of my nose. It was horrible. I haven't vomited or haven't had trouble breathing or...
Kitt and Denise, Thanks for your support and encouragement. I will let you know how my appointment goes. Iwill take in my food journal and my pictures from the last three scopes. Judy...
Hi Denise, Thanks for your reply. I just feel for me anyway surgery should be a last resort only to be done if nothing is helping. I don't feel I'm there yet. I'll take a list of questions with me...
I found a new GI doctor and have a appointment for a consultation and I hope it all goes well. Its scheduled for Sept 23rd I'm a little nervous about the appointment. I had such a bad experience with...
Thanks for the welcome Kitt. I'm planning on finding a different GI doctor. I'm so glad I got a second opinion. nofun...
Thanks for the welcome. I have been drinking Folgers Simply Smooth and haven't had any problem with it. Two cups a day is my limit....
Hi all, I have been a lurker on this forum for months and I must say there is a wealth of information here. I have suffered with heartburn for about 30 years. I had my first scope about four years...