can gastritis pains go down your sides

[livinabox]

as it says .....but leaving the beer for 2/3 weeks seems to make it subside...feels like you swallowed a cactus and its working its way down both sides from ribs to belt line. i get it under both ribs going accross. they did find h/pylori but not convinced its gone hence trying MASTIC GUM.....my doc recons im just a worryer

[DeeA]

So I assume you have been to a GI doctor and had the typical endoscopy correct?  

Are you having difficulty swallowing at this time? Female or male and what is your age, your background hx etc. How much beer do you drink daily, weekly or monthly? How was H-pyloric dx by blood test or endoscopy?

Your ribs start at you top of your torso and cover the lungs then all your other abdomen organs lie up under them. So you hurt as soon as you swallow and straight down in both sides of ribs? I am trying to get some data here.

Gastritis and esophagitis can and maybe the cause of your s/s I know this, however I would probably see a GI doctor for a work up if you have not already done this for comfirmation. H-pyloric can cause peptic ulcers did you know this? It is also erradicated by antibiotic therapy which I assume you are on sometimes antibiotics can cause stomach discomfort as well, but I recommend you talking to your your doctor or going to see a GI doctor and having a complete workup if you have not already!!!!!!!!

RN, C CLTC Telemetry certified

[livinabox]

im 44 male ....no probs swallowing ..the cactus is in my sides<G>i had 2 goes on antibios cos i didnt finish the first course (naughty boy) i used to dry heave at anytime during the day after a session on the beer.endoscopy was the method used and iv since spoke again to my doctor and she read out the results which mentioned gastritis (i was never told this)iv also had my liver checked again for any hepa probs and all clear, the gamma reading was 25.....i also asked what regenerates the mucosa and mentioned bannanas....i got no answer. i live near london (UK) so things are a little different over here...iv been  aheavy drinker for some years as i have spondylosis and no pain killers work for it but now do the exersizes to keep the pain away...catch22 i think. TIA steve hall.

[DeeA]

Steve,

     Did this cactus feeling start after antibiotic therapy? If so it could be the therapy and not to worry it will resolves itself once therapy is done.

     I know antibiotics sometime while helping us get better on one hand can makes us feel lousy on the other. Erthromycin is one antibiotic that if you do not drink milk or eat with pretty soon after therapy you will feel as if you have a knife in you stomach.


      Have you told you doctor about this feeling?

[DeeA]

Let me say this right now I have esophagitis and gastritis and I wake up at night feeling like a croche needle is sticking through my esophagus and my stomach fries sometimes, so yes to the answer it hurts terrible and believe me it can take forever to heal I've had it 3 months. I had to modify my lifestyle as you will have to do. I would look in to diet therapy and only eat things that are eaily digested by the digestive system, so find a dietitian and work on that. NO BEER OR ALCOHOL,CAFFINE, CARBONATED DRINKS, sorry cap lock.

Good luck.

[livinabox]

you seem pretty much like the same boat as me ...hmm my doc says that theres a flaw in the making of us in that theres no proper valve to stop things going back ......my next comment was "how do ya do gymnastics without it all falling out?"....my dads mum was a doc and had refux (not called that in them days)...she sat upright in the chair to get some sleep .....ya dont get old gracefully ..ya get old painfully ....well unless ya reallly possitively minded<G>.....i think ill go fly my planes and forget about the worries....transendential med has changed my life....i think ill mention this as a helping type topic on the group.

[DeeA]

You are so silly! I had fun reading that one. Yeah, I was told to buy a recliner chair and sit in it the first 3 hours of sleep then go to bed??  Oh well, I just sleep on a wedge.  You do not even want to know how bad I've sufferred with this stuff. I am only in my thirties but I feel 90 sometimes.  However, I am on Aciphex 20 mg once a day and it is helping, plus I drink a lot of Licorice root tea it really helps. You have to sip it slowly luke warm, of course you seep it first and let it cool off to luke warm. Go buy some. Oh by the way I read your comments about Milk Thistle wonderful stuff for the liver function I really believe in that one, great stuff!

[livinabox]

is aciphex the same as acidophylus.....if it is then im taking it to put back the friendly bugs....the cactus feeling has been with me for years so icant blame the antibios. metronidazol makes me have the shakes like an alcaholic and stools are loose and black (the hospital said this is normal as this antibio is very strong)i needed this type when i got bitten by some sort of bug and came up like a balloon....iv since found antihystamine is the best for that ...sorry to go off topic.

[DeeA]

Hi

  No they are not the same Aciphex is a PPI or Proton Pump Inhibitor, like Prevacid, Prilosec and Nexium. I do not know if I am getting better or this medicine just works better for me since I've tried all the others. It is for my erosive esophagus.

<BL><H1><b>Aciphex</h1></b></BL>

The active ingredient in ACIPHEX TM Delayed-Release Tablets is rabeprazole sodium, a substituted benzimidazole that inhibits gastric acid secretion. Rabeprazole sodium is known chemically as 2-[[[4-(3-methoxypropoxy)-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl]-methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole sodium salt. It has an empirical formula of C18H20N3NaO3S and a molecular weight of 381.43. Rabeprazole sodium is a white to slightly yellowish-white solid. It is very soluble in water and methanol, freely soluble in ethanol, chloroform and ethyl acetate and insoluble in ether and n-hexane. The stability of rabeprazole sodium is a function of pH; it is rapidly degraded in acid media, and is more stable under alkaline conditions.

ACIPHEXTM is available for oral administration as delayed-release, enteric-coated tablets containing 20 mg of rabeprazole sodium. Inactive ingredients are mannitol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium oxide, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, diacetylated monoglycerides, talc, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax, and ferric oxide (yellow) as a coloring agent.

  
INDICATIONS

Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

ACIPHEXTM is indicated for short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For those patients who have not healed after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8-week course of ACIPHEX may be considered.

Maintenance of Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

ACIPHEXTM is indicated for maintaining healing and reduction in relapse rates of heartburn symptoms in patients with erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD maintenance).

Healing of Duodenal Ulcers

ACIPHEXTM is indicated for short-term (up to four weeks) treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief of duodenal ulcers. Most patients heal within four weeks.

Treatment of Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, Including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

ACIPHEXTM is indicated for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

The recommended adult oral dose is one ACIPHEXTM 20 mg delayed-release tablet to be taken once daily for four to eight weeks. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE). For those patients who have not healed after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8-week course of ACIPHEX may be considered.

Maintenance of Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD Maintenance)

The recommended adult oral dose is one ACIPHEXTM 20 mg delayed-release tablet to be taken once daily. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE).

Healing of Duodenal Ulcers

The recommended adult oral dose is one ACIPHEXTM 20 mg delayed-release tablet to be taken once daily after the morning meal for a period up to four weeks. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE). Most patients with duodenal ulcer heal within four weeks. A few patients may require additional therapy to achieve healing.

Treatment of Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions Including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

The dosage of ACIPHEXTM in patients with pathologic hypersecretory conditions varies with the individual patient. The recommended adult oral starting dose is 60 mg once a day. Doses should be adjusted to individual patient needs and should continue for as long as clinically indicated. Some patients may require divided doses. Doses up to 100 mg QD and 60 mg BID have been administered. Some patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome have been treated continuously with ACIPHEXTM for up to one year.

No dosage adjustment is necessary in elderly patients, in patients with renal disease or in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. Administration of rabeprazole to patients with mild to moderate liver impairment resulted in increased exposure and decreased elimination. Due to the lack of clinical data on rabeprazole in patients with severe hepatic impairment, caution should be exercised in those patients.

ACIPHEXTM tablets should be swallowed whole. The tablets should not be chewed, crushed, or split.

HOW SUPPLIED

ACIPHEXTM 20 mg is supplied as delayed-release light yellow enteric-coated tablets.

The medication code number (E243) is imprinted on one side.

Bottles of 30 (NDC# 62856-243-30)

Unit Dose Blisters Package of 100 (10 x 10) (NDC# 62856-243-41)

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15- 30°C (59- 86°F). Protect from moisture.

[livinabox]

it amazes me that so many things are called a desease when it can be got rid of....i dont think gerd should have this title as i see it as a condition rather than some thing growing. sure scares the hell out of you though when you feel like a stilleto has just been pulled out from between your ribs.....im gonna try cayene pepper aparently its supposed to strengthen your stomach.....the japanese have used it for centurys.

[DeeA]

Well, I will agree with you on that one but here is what Mosby Medical Dictionary says. Okay Gastric reflux is involving the abnormal reflux of harmful acids back into the esophagus by either a weak LES or a completely incompetent one. We have specific S/S r/t this problem don't we? It maybe due to certain things as listed but can also be due to abnormality.


<b><h2><blink>Disease</Blink></H2></B>

1. a condition of abnormal function involving any structure, part, or system of an organism. 2. a specific illness or disorder marked by a specific set of signs and symptoms, it may be due to heredity, infection, diet, or environment.  Compare  condition, diathesis.

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Excerpted from Mosby's Medical Encyclopedia
Copyright (c) 1994-5, 1996, 1997 The Learning Company Inc. All Rights Reserved



<blink><b><h2>Condition</h2></b></blink>

1. a state of being. It refers to physical and mental health or well-being. 2. to train the body or mind. This is done through certain exercises and repeated exposure to a state or thing.  See also classical conditioning.

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Excerpted from Mosby's Medical Encyclopedia
Copyright (c) 1994-5, 1996, 1997 The Learning Company Inc. All Rights Reserved