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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Barretts/Meds
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Barretts/Meds
by Randles, Aug 28, 2001 12:00AM
Iam currently taking 30mg of previcid dailey and 300 mg of
Ranitidine each night. I just recently started the 300 mg. my doctor said the pathologist my have noticed some change in my barretts. He does not think so. I have not had and pain for years. My brother died of esophogus cancer at my age 3 years ago, 41. With early detection how successful is surgery. I go in for another scope 10/19/01, 3 months after the last one.
Ranitidine each night. I just recently started the 300 mg. my doctor said the pathologist my have noticed some change in my barretts. He does not think so. I have not had and pain for years. My brother died of esophogus cancer at my age 3 years ago, 41. With early detection how successful is surgery. I go in for another scope 10/19/01, 3 months after the last one.
Member Comments (1)
by Dr. Erik, Aug 28, 2001 12:00AM
You may want to consider taking Prevacid 30 mg twice a day. You should discuss treatment options with your doctor. There are some newer procedures to freeze the cells of the affected part of the esophagus.
