Heartburn

Is GERD common symptom for MS?

[maxthecat43]

I don't think it's a symptom of MS, but it is a common problem in general.

[Maks322]

I have all the MS symptoms.  I have awful GERD as well as dysphagia.  I have had a swallow test, as well as an endoctomy.  After the endoctomy they tried five different PPI's.   None helped the dysphagia, however I found that if I stay of the prescription Prilosec, I no longer take tums at all. I used to take them an awful lot at night.
I strongly reccommend you try it.  It's best to take at least a half hour before you eat.
Maureen

[Irene5353]

My Gastroenterologist told me years ago that GERD is a little known symptoms associated with MS.  It flares up just as the MS does.  Diet is the best way to control this with Prilosec to use as needed.  I had to stop drinking orange juice which really affect GERD.  Tomatoes are also hurtful off and on - those I refuse to give them up altogether.  

I was told this in the early 1990's at a very reputable Boston Hospital Clinic.

[Lulu54]

I have read recently that GERD is very common in MS - I'll see if I can find that reference and point you to it.  Yes, I have GERD, too.

[maxthecat43]

Very interesting...  I wonder why my gastro hasn't said anything.  I've had GERD for years.  At one point I was told that my GERD was responsible for my many cases of pneumonia.