XANAX and GERD

[the-wombat]

I have read anecdotal accounts of individuals deriving benefit from GERD symptoms by use of Xanax.  Anyone have any experience, positive or negative, with this?

[daw]

I wasn't suggesting that your cholesterol needed lowering. Those meds just happen to remove bile which is what CCK is all about. CCK or Cholecystokinin is the hormone secreted by the small
intestine that stimulates gallbladder contraction hence the bile which may be culpret in bile reflux. I never read anything about CCK affecting the LES. If you have that information I would be very interested.

[karie]

Thank you so much, and I will review,
When I was told to change my diet I did 6 years ago and lost 40 lbs. I am on a bland diet so I know I can't control with diet alone .
I have given up alot and do as directed and find comfort at my MVP support club. Wish me luck at the G.I. appt. today Hope to be eating a little more soon.........

[the-wombat]

Yes, I have seen those websites before.   My problem is primarily 'atypical chest pain' often associated with fatty food intake, so am interested in CCK inhibition.  Removing gallbladder and sphincterotomy did not help, in spite of gastroenterologist claims.

I would like to see if anything other than Xanax exists to inhibit CCK.  I would like to try something with less baggage.  No, I have not tried Xanax.

[daw]

Try reading the article at <http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Shipko1.html>
It's article #63 under Mental Health / anxiety.
Xanax is alprazolam. It's suppose to indirectly inhibit bile
reflux and some say it helps with transient relaxation of the LES.
It's a tranquilzer and can be addictive.

[daw]

lets try again....selfgrowth.com/articles/shipko1.html
also....algy.com/pdi/research.html

[karie]

Have you read any articles on this and did this offer relief from heartburn with meals as well?