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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
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Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.
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by kg110, May 01, 2008 06:44PM
Had an UTI and hence was put on levaquin. After the 8th day of taking levaquin, i had the problem of not able to swallow food.. Stopped levaquin and UTI went away. Since then, i had a feeling that something is stuck in throat and particularly at nites, i was not able to sleep properly. had mylanta and prilosec and the situation got improved.. doctor recommended aciphex and currently i am on that.. situation seems to get better but at times, the condition that I have something stuck in throat and a little difficulty to swallow flares up. Got a sore throat a couple of days back. but now it is better. feeling weak and has muscle pains occasionally.. any ideas? should i expect improvement only after a while? currently i am on the 15th day of taking aciphex... could it be allergies?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, May 13, 2008 09:58PM
, May 13, 2008 09:58PM
Hi kg110,
You are not adequetely responding to the treatment.
The reasons could be many. The one which you can correct are -
1. Taking Aciphex early morning empty stomach before you eat anything if you are taking once daily dose or once before breakfast and the other before dinner if you are on twice daily dose.
2. Life style modifications
If symptoms persist you may need UGI scopy to be done along with 24 hours pH monitoring.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
You are not adequetely responding to the treatment.
The reasons could be many. The one which you can correct are -
1. Taking Aciphex early morning empty stomach before you eat anything if you are taking once daily dose or once before breakfast and the other before dinner if you are on twice daily dose.
2. Life style modifications
If symptoms persist you may need UGI scopy to be done along with 24 hours pH monitoring.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Member Comments (2)
by heartfluttersflyawayplz, May 26, 2008 01:33PM
i took levaquin and it was 750 mg it threw me into panic attacks and anxiety i though i was going to die that night , i did not sleep for 24 hours straight, it was from the med i have took the 500 many times but that almost did me in , i will never take levaquin again google it you will not want to take again either . its a bad drug and cant hurt you .
