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Kind of a messy, personal subject, but.... I started taking prevacid a few weeks ago for an esophogial ulcer (non-malignant), I had stomach aches for on about day four or five that went away. My heart burn and pain in my sides is gone. My stools went from normal to yellow and remain that way. I contacted my local GI who is not my hep c specialist. He acted like I was worrying too much and said this is normal because my food is going through me quicker then pre-previc acid.

Right now, I am taking Prevacid 30mg. My voice at times is hoarse, so I went to an ENT dr. and he sent me for a test to look into my throat, and I was told that I have swollen vocal cords, and the acid is still backing up. I took Prilosec OTC but it did not agree with me. I have rashes on my knees, elbows, back and my neck and back and head hurt, Is the Prevacid enough and could it be causing all these symptoms?

alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis and alcoholic cirrhosis, dr. said ALD is a broad spectrum and it is what it is. Hubby kept asking if he could drink alcohol twice a week, dr. said that shouldn't be a problem. If anyone could help me understand what stage he is at, or what complications may develop (which the dr. also didn't say), I would really appreciate it. Thanks again in advance.

Hi - Does anyone know whether it is ok to use prevacid (or that type of drug - (proton pump blocker) just for symptom relief of erosive gastritis, rather than as a drug that you take religiously every day. Does not seem to be anything about it in the literature.

They did a biopsy and they were not bacterial. I was put on prevacid for two months and feel sooooo much better wondering how this cures them and if it does if they are caused by acid would'nt you need to be medicated for life?? I'm 29 and afraid they will come back once off the meds. any info would be great. thanks. _____ Dear Joe, Most ulcers are related to H. pylori infection. Individuals with ulcers who are H. pylori negative, often took nonsteroidal agents e.g.

Posted By Dara on December 08, 1998 at 10:58:00: In Reply to: Re: re: prevacid and ulcers posted by HFHSM.D.-rf on November 30, 1998 at 17:17:32: I was recently diagnosed with duo ulcers multiple. They did a biopsy and they were not bacterial. I was put on prevacid for two months and feel sooooo much better wondering how this cures them and if it does if they are caused by acid would'nt you need to be medicated for life?? I'm 29 and afraid they will come back once off the meds.

28 yr old female in generally good health - started having severe acid reflux and heartburn at age 18 - had an upper GI at age 20 showing hietal hernia - put on then prescription Tagamet but could not afford so treated with over the counter antacids - problems have varied in intensity over the years but been manageable - within the past year symptoms have greatly intensified - have gone through 3 individual month long therapies for assumed ulcer using 30 mg Prevacid - during therapy all pain

But now, my GP does not want to allow me to continue the Prevacid stating that Prevacid COMPLETELY stops the production of stomach acid and without some acid, my body will not absorb the essential minerals it needs. He took me off Prevacid and I have been taking 300mg of Rantinidine daily. Although it helps somewhat with the reflux, the buring pain is back and my quality of life has deteriorated. I have not lost any weight, I am very fit, alll bodily functions work as they should...

I know this is vague but i find it difficult to be more specific. 3) if i drink alcohol now, i feel absolutely TERRIBLE for days after. Even if i drink small amounts i will feel rough for a couple of days, nauseous and totally drained of energy. 4) Some days my upper stomach pain feels much worse than offers. However it never seems to be related to hunger/no hunger, or what i have eaten. My question is really, did my alcohol consumption cause permanent damage to some area of my body?

I am 32m; history of social drinking no drinking problems. Suddenly I now have odd alcohol response. I don't think this is true for all liquors (so far only occurred after red wine, and mixed drink with vodka khalua).

Hi, Since January I have been having problem when I drink alcohol. I INSTANTLY retain water and can't pee it out! For years, whenever I drank alcohol I would pee it out all night and even feel lighter the next day. Now, after just a few sips I can feel the water coming on, and I will be a few lbs heavier over the next 2-3 days. It's horrible to not be able to enjoy drinking anymore and I love doing it socially! What can be causing this?

any one using protonix for acid reflux? I was on prevacid and it helped but gained weight. then tried zantac- didn't help. now on protonix... wondering how others are doing on this.

I have been put on prevacid to reduce stomach acid. I had an upper GI series done and nothing was found. I'm laying off acidic foods, alcohol , pop etc but I can't stop drinking coffee. Will taking caffiene pills instead of coffee reduce the acid level or should I just try to stop caffiene completely?

My bone density plummeted from 15% above normal to 25% below normal in 6 years (post menopause). Could Prevacid excellerate bone loss. I don't have many risk factors for osteoporosis, no family history. I take Synthroid, Verapamil, Prevacid. I eat lots of dairy, greens, almonds. I exercise daily. I eat a fairly low carb diet, minimal alcohol, caffeine, and cola. This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/236579'>Prevacid and Osteoporosis</a>.

I also have IBS and my diet is soo limited now, Ive pretty much given up everything that was ever nice to eat =[ I dont drink alcohol anymore, no red meat, no spicy food, no chocolate, nothing to eat late at night. even water makes my symtoms worse. Doctors dont seem to have a clue imo. so I take the prevacid, tho still dont see any relief from symptoms =[ I have to go for blood tests tomorrow, and a liver function test. see what happens after that...

Will the precedure stop the chances of carcinoma? I also drink alcohol (red wine and some spirits). Can alcohol accelerate Barrett's turning into adenocarcinoma?

have the dr do a EDR just to rule out Barretts esophagus i just was diagnosed with it with similar symptons but i also had pain in my chest area just between my breasts tender to touch i have high grade dysplasia in my esophagus which is one step below cance im taking prevacid and have to stay away from caffeine chocolate mint alcohol and smokes

There are five PPI approved by FDA- Prilosec, Protonix, Aciphex, Nexium and Prevacid. Lifestyle modifications also needed to achieve good relief. Lifestyle modifications - 1. Head elevation while sleeping 2. Small frequent meals 3. Going to bed 2- 3 hours after food 4. Avoiding bed time snacks 5. Avoiding smoking and alcohol 6. Avoiding tight fitting clothes 7. Avoiding cola, citrus drinks, carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, spicy food 8.

She then said that what I had on my throat and vocal chords was compatible with GERD and gave me medication (BTW, she prescribed prevacid 30mg twice per day... isn't that too high?). Anyways.. among the things she said was to have my last meal 2-3 hours before going to bed. Now my question is... how on earth do people do that!?!?!? If I have dinner 2-3 hours before going to bed, then I get hungry before going to be and it's hard to fall asleep.

Check your blood electrolyte levels. Reduce alcohol consumption, if you take alcohol. Let me know the results of the sleep study.

My problems started in the upper GI about six months ago. Went on Prevacid which seemed to help with that. Now the diarrhea is the problem. I'm a little worried. I've had IBS in the past but this is worse. What I want to know is if I had colon cancer wouldn't there be blood in the stool? I also have a lot of undigested food in the stool, expecially vegetables. I'm 45 years old and beginning to experience symptoms of menopause. Is it common to develop colitis at this age?

I was prescribed drugs to get rid of the infection and Prevacid for the GERD. I took the Prevacide for about a year and do not take it any more. I seem to have a sore throat or kinda of raw feeling and also it gets very dry In my throat most days I do not feel heartburn. I also at times have a hard time swallowing hard food such as dry bread.

I get a sore throat from all the drip and can get hoarse too. Doc now has me on 30mg prevacid twice a day. I was having alot of GERD symptoms last week before she put me on the higher dose of prevacid. I feel alot better when it comes to GERD symptoms. but i dont gag, regurgitate or have food go up my nose. I can breathe normally. Have not had any aspiration of food or liquids. Hope its not something deadly.

I was hoping that all of you adults could help me understand what my little man is feeling, and how I can best help him. He's currently on 30 mg of prevacid a day, and this seems to help with the sudden bursts of screaming, but he's still very uncomfortable. He also gets constipated (from the prevacid?) so I have to give him mirilax regularly. He's currently 100% breastfed, and after doing an elimination diet, it seems as though he's also MSPI.

Chocolate Peppermint Fried and fatty foods Tomato products Foods and drinks that contain caffeine Alcoholic beverages. Coffee and alcohol actually stimulate your stomach to make more acid than usual. Alcohol, chocolate, and fatty foods are believed to cause the lower esophageal sphincter to weaken. Together, too much stomach acid and a weak lower esophageal sphincter can increase the symptoms of GERD.

I have had my enzymes tested and everything fine. On prevacid daily. Have Levsin - Hycosamine on an as needed basis. It helps some. Any alcohol, even socially and in moderation sets me off so I have cut that out. Coffee or caffiene seems to make it worse. My surgeon sent me to a GI in Feb of 07. GI has done nothing other than prescribe the prevacid and levsin. I am going back to surgeon next week to demand answers. Wish there was a place we could all talk.

t go up into my shoulder or jaw or down my arm. It is my stomach. I am on Prevacid...but it has not stopped it from happening. Or perhap it would be more frequent if I didn't take it. I intend to go to the Doctor the next A.M>, but at that time I am perfectly fine. It hard to work after being up 1/2 the night.Has any one else had this and can you offer me some advice? It never happens during the day.

I've tried Prevacid and it didn't work. If they do lose their efficacy, what's the next treatment? Thanks for your time.

Any ideas as to what could be ailing him? I bought him prevacid to try to help control the acid. His diet isn't the greatest either...yesterday he drank whiskey and beer all day then ate a large meal of leftovers before going to bed. He woke up in the middle of the night and chugged a glass of juice. Could this all be a result of acid reflux? I must also note that he is a smoker.

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