He prescribed desipramine 10mg at night I've been reading about side effects and they honestly seem worse than my actual symptoms, although my symptoms still suck. Basically sore esophagus at various...
I've had this for years, I hear everyone that has heartburn has acid go up their esophagus as far up as their throat. I've had heartburn for like 9 years but it never once has gone up my esophagus. I...
If so, I'd love to hear your story, why you had it, how the procedure went, how you're doing now? I'm 27 and after 9 years of painful swallowing, constant pain around my lower esophagus, and trying...
Anyone??...
Also, how soon after taking it did you see noticeable relief? I've been on 30mg 3x a day for the last 8 days, I think I may feel some improvement, but I'm not sure, it's kind of hard to tell. I'm...
Thanks for the reply Sue The thing about my spasms is that they literally last for the duration of the swallow, which is why I'm hesitant about the diltiazem. I suppose I can give it a shot, your...
Yeah, my Gastro mentioned diltiazem, which is a calcium channel blocker. Scared to take it though as it seems like a serious medication...
Oh also, I'm vegan and shop at Whole Paycheck (Foods) mostly, and most stuff there says organic, no msg, no gluten, etc...
Thanks for the replies Thing is, 9 years in and I'm not quite sure what foods cause my symptoms, it seems random, and it's as if it previous meals can affect how I feel in subsequent meals, which...
Hello all, I'm 27 years old and since 2007, I've had painful swallowing. Doctors always pointed me to GERD medication (PPIs), that definitely helped, but never rid me of my symptoms. Last Tuesday, my...
Damn, you got me worried now Will look more into it, thanks...
Awesome, thanks!...
I've alternated between E/Omeprazole and Famotidine over the years. I feel the former has been more effective, although it has worn off over the years and I'm looking to make a change. I was...
No problem here...
Thanks Pat, I will look into it...
It has citric acid so I guess it's bad right?...
Like this one: http://www.amazon.com/ALO-Exposed-Beverage-Honey-Ounce/dp/B001LTZ7P2/ref=sr_1_4?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1411445155&sr=1-4&keywords=aloe+vera+tea ...
From my limited knowledge, heartburn/GERD is not a major risk factor for stomach cancer. It can be for esophageal cancer, Alex summed it up pretty nicely. I suggest you get an endoscopy if you are...
I've heard Manuka Honey is really good for that stuff...
Hi Hayley, one of my symptoms is exactly like the one you've described. A tightness in my chest as if someone were twisting my esophagus from the inside. The first time I felt it was around 2008 when...
Bump...
So last July there was a study published linking prolonged PPI use with Cardiovascular Disease. My doctor dismisses it completely and so I was wondering if there has been an update to that story...
Okay, so I've for years experienced painful (burning sensation) swallowing in my breastbone area, where stomach and esophagus meets. I've been on heartburn meds for years and while it helps, over the...
Thank you, I will look on Amazon for highly reviewed products. If anyone else has any feedback regarding esophageal spasms and how to deal with them, I would greatly appreciate it...
Would you recommend a specific product please? I don't know much about Magnesium supplements...
Hello, after several tests performed by my doctor (endoscopy, esophageal manometry, bravo ph study), it has been determined I have some sort of esophageal spasm, which causes painful swallowing next...