Actonel esophagus
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it seemed to bother my esophagus (bumping, reflux) so my doctor suggested actonel. i took one pill a week ago and since have had increasing sensation of a lump in my throat, and like I'm full of phlegm that I can't ever swallow down. I can eat so of course I am swallowing. I'm off all drug right now but throat/phlegm sensations feel settled in, especailly bad at night, and are anxiety provoking.
I am 3 years post breast cancer i had lumpectomy chemo rads i have taken tamoxofen for 2,5 years now on aromasil i had a bone density scan and was told i had low calcuim levels, now on calcuim sandox and actonel asked if i had osetoprosis and was told no have read around actonel and have not taken it yet as of the side effects please can you advice thanks.
I take once monthly Actonel. While I was pushing the pill through the foil blister, it broke. I did not take that pill for fear that it could cause stomach problems. My question is would it have been safe to take? Also, if I contact Proctor & Gamble, do you think they might replace the pill. If it was a daily pill, I wouldn't worry about, but I just lost a whole month of medicine due to a faulty package design.
i currnetly am taking actonel for my bones the past 3 years and klonopin i per night and take alot of vitamins such as B compex etc. no alcohol consumption but i do smoke half a pack of cigarettes per day no other medical conditions known 6 months ago all my blood workups were normal . ANY IDEAS WHAT CAN BE GOING ON WITH ME ?
Right hip replacement. I'm on requip, lyrica, cymbalta,celebrex, just starting actonel plus vitamins & calcium. thank you. I'm 76, female. I have osteoporosis of the right hip and osteopenia of the left hip. I have peripheral neuropathy (familial), and two bad knees.
I am just tired of taking medicenes that seem to cause other problems. I think I have the GERD from taking Actonel even though I followed the instructions to the letter for taking the Actonel. No longer take it. Just take calcium.
Non-hormonal biphosphonates (such as Fosamax and Actonel) increase bone strength and are available as once-a-week pills. These can also be taken.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
my esophagus is size of 12 yr old. Couldn't eat lost38 lbs.Been taking oxycodone for leg pain.Started eating. Does oxy do something for this? Confornted GP for lieing in my records. He cut me off. I will now stop eating and suffocate.What can I do?
I have taken fosamax and actonel and have had stomach problems and aching bones. My doctor is thinking about the yearly injection of reclast. How safe is it and will I have more problems with my bones aching - I can't sleep at night a lot from the pain.
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HAVE ACID REFLUX ALL THE TIME
HITAL HERNIA ALSO HAD ENDOSCOPY IT SHOWED THE ABOVE AND GASTRITIS, AND IRREGULAR Z LINE, AND FEW TONGUES IN THE ESOPHAGUS. DO YOU THINK I SHOULD BE SCREENED AGAIN EVEN THOUGH NO BARRETTS WAS SEEN??
hello: i have an inflamed esophagus. if i follow my anti GERD diet. How long before i feel my esophagus getting better?
Hi Merla,
The risk of developing cancer due to Barrett's esophagus is 40 times more than the general population. The risk is further increased because of the associated smoking.
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I will have surgury soon to remove my esophagus due to recent detection of cancer cells.
What are the effects or inconviences patients experience after the healing process and the and they have returned to normal activity.
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on sunday the 2nd vet saw she was having difficulty breathing did chest xrays and saw aspiration pnuemonia Temp R 106 + and she was struggling also called what she had mega esophagus. How can a healthy dog get mega esophagus? Please help me understand the vet was very good and honest but I am very scared and miss her so much I am a Registered nurse and hope I did the right thing for her.
was used to described the cell change, and think it involved the length of the cell change in the esophagus.
Obviously, the goal is stop the cell changes from getting worse. I had what is called a Nissen Fundoplication procedure which tightened the valve that keeps the acid where it belongs (stomach) and not in the esophagus, and it was quite successful. My Sister in Law is a Naturopathic Doctor but suffers with GERD and also got a Barrett's Esophagus diagnosis.
I decided to go off the medication after about 6 months and the heartburn came back so I was sent for a scope. The scope came back clear, no damage to esophagus or no signs of barretts. The recommendation from the gastroenterologist was to go back on nexium for 3 months and them use as needed. That was 5 years ago and I have been keeping the reflux under control since with combinations of ppis, Zantac and any antacids. Ocassionally I would have a flair up when I stopped the meds.
Hi Dr Lupo.
I had thyroid cancer and had surgery Apr 08, since then occasionally I felt like food still stuck on my throat, also lots of phlegm every day. Last month my doc lowered my syntroid from 0.125 to 0.112, a few days after that I started coughing, after every meals I can feel some food still stay at my esophagus which caused me to cough constantly. It's been a month coughing, got antibiotic but it doesn't help.
For the past couple of months, my 59 year old mother has been complaining off and on about esophagus pain when she swallows and I have been extremely worried about it. She did go to the gastro doctor in November and mentioned it to the doctor, but unfortunately isn't scheduled for an endoscopy until mid-January.
What is the prognosis for a person who has an inoperable perforated esophagus? The perforation is caused by a tumor and the spinal column is exposed and visible from the esophagus. How long is this person likely to survive with feeding by stomach tube?
I was told 3 yrs ago that I have both Nutcracker Esophagus and Achalasia. I was told the only help was botox, yes BOTOX shots in my esophagus. The water trick is great for those for whom it works. Unfortunately, if I attempt to put anything in my esophagus during a spasm, it comes right back out plus I get to choke on it. Not much fun and more painful than words can describe. I have a lot of chest pain and nitro is the only thing that even begins to help.
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