Heart Medication

Nausea
I'm wondering what causes the nausea associated with GERD, especially on an empty stomach. I can understand a full stomach causing it but what is the mechanism that causes it on an empty stomach and what would help get rid of it? I can handle pain waaaaay better than nausea. Thanks, Amy ... 8 Jan 2007 12:17

Calcium Absorption with long-term PPI Use
Hi, I read this article in my local paper this morning and am concerned about the findings. The study was only done on the elderly but I'm wondering about it's implications for younger patients. I am a 34 year old female taking 80mg of Nexium and 300mg of ranitidine daily. Is there a way to measure my calcium ab... 29 Jan 2007 11:28

Gallbladder removal and weird sinus problems
Hi, I am crossposting this only to see if I can gain extra perspective.. alt.support.heartburn is the only digestive NG that has visitors so forgive me if its not appropriate! I had my gallbladder out a month ago. Since then EVERYTHING smells and tastes kinda different. Why would this be do you think? Q... 13 Nov 2006 13:27

fundoplication
Hello- I have been suffering from gerd for over a year. None of the PPI's or even the Stretta procedure have been of any any benefit. My GI doctor has given me a referral to a surgeon for a fundoplication. At my appointment today he was very short and curt, as I have found many specialists to be, so he left m... 14 Nov 2006 16:28

Endoscopy with Bravo
I just got home from having my endoscopy and Bravo. Right up until the last moment I was negotiating trying to protect myself from having any mood altering drugs being given to sedate me in order to try to protect my long term recovery from narcotics addiction. I am thankful the doctor was willing to try it w... 22 Nov 2006 08:34

Citrus Alkaline?
I've been looking into starting an alkaline diet due to my heartburn. I was reading that lemons and tangerines are alkaline, as well as most citrus fruits. These fruits almost kill me with the pain of heartburn they cause. What gives? ... 14 Oct 2006 22:03

Hill Repair?
Is the Hill repair considered valid for lpr remediation? I just learned about it today so I know almost nothing. Has it been around long enough to get a valid opinion of it? Does it have different post operative issues for the patient to deal with compared the lap nissan's issues of not being able to burp or... 19 Sep 2006 17:17

LPR and GERD differences.
I think I learned something new about my condition. I keep reading about GERD and wonder why that doesn't match what I'm feeling. But today I read about LPR--Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. http://www.ucdvoice.org/lpr.html Typical LPR presents with almost the exact symptoms that I'm feeling, GERD does not. ---- LP... 28 Aug 2006 12:16

esophagram results--finally!
I had a barium breakfast three days ago and finally got my results. The doctor says I have a slight hiatal hernia. That's what it is, that's what's been causing all this discomfort. She told me stay on 20mg of Aciphex for the next few weeks and see how it goes. Now, I told her that a lot of this started after I s... 26 Aug 2006 19:32

Young GERDs?
Dear all, My nephew wondered if you might be able to advise him. He's about 29 and has not suffered from chronic reflux in his life. He has suffered from irritable bowel syndrome on and off for a few years. He is a little overweight (only a stone or two) but did tend to rush his food a bit. Recently he has had w... 25 Aug 2006 21:55