Acid Reflux

Mrs_B Posted: Mar 20, 2005 09:13 PM

Acid Reflux

Anyone have this? If so, what over the counter meds would you recommend?

sarahthegreat Posted: Mar 20, 2005 09:17 PM

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pepcid or prliosec otc, would work.

FTRBRIDE Posted: Mar 20, 2005 10:01 PM

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FeliciaDA Posted: Mar 20, 2005 10:03 PM

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I was just diagnosed with this, and I was prescribed Nexium..

I've only been taking it for about 4 days and havent' seen a huge improvement yet.. but i was told to give it about a week and really watch my diet, and it should eventually do the trick

I think my case got SO bad before I sought medical treatment that it might take a little longer before it is resolved

FTRBRIDE Posted: Mar 20, 2005 10:04 PM

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girlygrl33 Posted: Mar 21, 2005 12:34 AM

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I have it and take Aciphex, but I hate taking meds. i stopped and if I get heartburn I take pepcid AC and it works well for me. but like said before you take it after you have the pain, stinks I know, but at least it works. Good Luck!

wood2be Posted: Mar 21, 2005 12:36 AM

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I take Nexium too, but it takes a while for it to work on me. Now, I've learned to take zantac BEFORE I eat something I know will bother me.

luvsbob4603 Posted: Mar 21, 2005 02:08 AM

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no! but a couple of years of ago i had a test done that said I did have acid reflux but 2 years ago well nov. will be 2 years that i had surgery done i had my gallbladder out because it was deceased and infected and after my surgery the doctor told me i never had acid reflux i was mistreated for it supposely its been my gall bladder the whole time. but when i did think it was acid reflux i took pepcid ac.

Danielle&Scott Posted: Mar 21, 2005 07:17 AM

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I had a very minor case of Acid Reflex, but I was prescriped Nexium and Monoclopramide, because the Nexium used to upset my stomach. Well both medicines helped me and I no longer have to take either.

My friend and his girlfriend take Nexium and Prevacid. The doctor told my friend to switch off taking the Prevacid and the Nexium....for his Acid Reflux...He gives him samples to take.
Scott

Mrs_B Posted: Mar 21, 2005 10:12 PM

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thank you all!!

lilmrs Posted: Mar 21, 2005 10:18 PM

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If the problem persists, you really should get to the dr. If you suffer from persistant acid reflux you can do some serious damage! The acid eats away at the lining of your esophogus which can lead to esophogial cancer. Bother of my dad's brothers passed away from this in their 50's